FasterCapital-backed Laser Card Disc advances data-sovereignty pilots
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & Dubai, UAE — April 18, 2026
Laser Card Disc, an Ethiopian startup participating in FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program, is reporting a set of commercial and operational milestones as it advances retail pilots, sports monetization models, and digital-asset consolidation. With ongoing support from FasterCapital, Laser Card Disc continues to refine product-market fit for its LCD (Laser Card Disc) technology as a tool for data sovereignty and asset intelligence.
FasterCapital and EquityPilot are supporting Laser Card Disc’s current execution priorities, including pilot deployments with retail food and beverage players, commercialization of a sports royalty model, and consolidation of intellectual property and digital assets.
What the Startup Delivers?
Product Snapshot Laser Card Disc is advancing the LCD (Laser Card Disc) technology as a mechanism to convert fan engagement and consumer interactions into measurable, monetizable assets. Recent activity includes strategic approaches with Cervecería Regional (Grupo Cisneros) and Natulac to pilot LCD as a data-sovereignty tool, and a sports-focused “Costo Cero” royalty model presented to stakeholders tied to Leones del Caracas.
Current FasterCapital Support
FasterCapital continues to support Laser Card Disc in this phase through:
- Milestone planning and execution follow-up to keep pilots aligned with product goals
- Fundraising readiness guidance and pitch refinement for commercial rollout
- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders and industry nodes
- Strategic prioritization of retail versus sports commercialization tracks
- Market positioning support focused on data-sovereignty value propositions
Current Execution Priorities
Laser Card Disc’s current focus is on advancing retail pilot negotiations, operationalizing the sports royalty model, and consolidating intellectual property and digital assets under the “Nueva Era de la Publicidad” framework. The team is also activating a LinkedIn-focused outreach network (+25k specialized contacts) to position LCD as a regional standard for intelligence and asset ownership.
Ecosystem relevance
Activities span retail, consumer packaged goods, and professional sports franchises across the Latin American and African markets the team targets. Regional players are increasingly receptive to solutions that combine customer privacy with direct monetization channels.
Customer validation
Laser Card Disc has initiated strategic approaches with Cervecería Regional (Grupo Cisneros) and Natulac and presented its royalty-driven sports model to executives linked to Leones del Caracas, with a projected revenue scenario of $550,000 per inventory rotation for the sports use case.
Leadership Comment
“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Laser Card Disc through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”
About Laser Card Disc
Laser Card Disc develops LCD technology designed to convert consumer and fan engagement into measurable digital assets, emphasizing data sovereignty and alternative monetization approaches. The company is focused on retail pilots, sports commercialization, and consolidating intellectual property under a “Nueva Era de la Publicidad” approach.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global venture builder and online incubator dedicated to co-funding and co-founding innovative startups. Established in 2014, we are now #1 venture builder in terms of number of startups that we have helped, money invested and money raised. It supports startups worldwide through various programs, including funding assistance, business development, and technical support. The EquityPilot program is designed to help early-stage startups build scalable solutions with mentorship, strategic guidance, and network support.