St Jamefas updates: marketplaces, digital finance and energy pilots
Lusaka, Zambia & Dubai, UAE — 20 April 2026
St Jamefas Trading Excel Money and Mining Transactions Limited is reporting ongoing operational progress across mining, microfinance, clean cooking and general supply lines as it advances product development and market-readiness with support from FasterCapital through the EquityPilot program.
With continued collaboration from FasterCapital and EquityPilot, the company is focused on compliance and value-added services in mining, digital payment and loan product development in microfinance, and pilot deployments of clean cooking and community energy solutions.
What the Startup Delivers?
The company is advancing multiple workstreams in parallel: securing compliance and certification for mining value-added services and an online precious-stones marketplace; designing loan, savings, insurance and payment products alongside digital payment platforms and financial literacy programming; and sourcing biogas, solar and improved cookstoves while planning microgrid and energy-as-a-service models for institutions.
Current FasterCapital Support
FasterCapital’s ongoing contribution includes:
- Milestone planning and execution follow-up aligned to cross-sector pilots
- Fundraising readiness support and pitch refinement
- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders, coordinated with Hesham Zreik
- Market positioning advice and communication support
Current Execution Priorities
The company’s current priorities are: finalizing regulatory certifications for mining operations and marketplace readiness; concluding design and legal processes for loan, savings, insurance and payment products; deploying digital payment infrastructure and financial literacy pilots; securing supply agreements for clean cooking and solar systems; and integrating AI/ML for demand forecasting, predictive maintenance and supply-chain transparency.
Ecosystem relevance
St Jamefas is engaging ministries (including small and medium enterprises and commerce), ZDA, ZEMA, local traditional leaders, NGOs and other microfinance houses in Zambia to align pilots with local priorities. These collaborations aim to smooth regulatory compliance, extend community reach for financial services, and identify institutional pilot sites such as schools, clinics and markets.
Funding readiness note
With FasterCapital’s ongoing support on fundraising readiness and pitch refinement, the startup is preparing materials and investor-facing narratives. This support focuses on clarity and execution readiness; it does not guarantee funding or specific outcomes.
Leadership Comment
“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting St Jamefas trading excel money and mining transactions limited through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”
About St Jamefas trading excel money and mining transactions limited
St Jamefas is a multi-sector Zambian company developing solutions across mining value-added services, microfinance products and digital payments, clean cooking and community energy, and sustainable supply-chain distribution. The company is piloting marketplace platforms, financial products, and energy systems while building partnerships with public and private stakeholders.
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.