Douala, Cameroon & Dubai, UAE – Sep 01, 2025
Ekose Holdings SARL, a pioneering digital health innovator transforming healthcare access in Francophone Africa, today announced a strategic partnership with global startup accelerator FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This collaboration aims to fast-track Ekose’s mission to unify fragmented healthcare services across Cameroon and neighboring countries by leveraging FasterCapital’s global resources, mentorship, and capital-raising expertise.
Addressing a Critical Market Need in Francophone Africa
The digital health market in Francophone Africa is rapidly expanding, driven by rising mobile penetration, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and increasing demand for integrated, accessible care solutions. Despite this growth, healthcare services remain fragmented—patients struggle with disjointed appointments, prescription fulfillment, lab testing, and insurance verification. Ekose Holdings addresses these inefficiencies by offering Ekose-Rx, a modular, scalable platform that integrates teleconsultations, pharmacy ordering, lab coordination, emergency response, and health wallet payments into a single, mobile-first ecosystem. With a projected $100 million revenue opportunity within five years and plans to expand into Gabon, Ivory Coast, Togo, Burkina Faso, and Senegal, Ekose is uniquely positioned to lead healthcare digitization in the region.
Innovative Solution with Proven Traction
Ekose-Rx’s core value proposition lies in its seamless interoperability and patient-centered design, enabling real-time secure data sharing between providers, insurers, pharmacies, and patients. The platform’s modular architecture supports legacy system integration, insurance validation, and a prepaid health wallet, ensuring accessibility even in low-resource settings. Since inception, Ekose has generated over $10,000 in revenue despite regulatory challenges, demonstrating early market validation. Its all-in-one approach differentiates it from competitors focused on single services, positioning Ekose as the indispensable healthcare aggregator in Francophone Africa.
FasterCapital Partnership Accelerates Growth
Through FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program, Ekose gains access to a global network of mentors, technical resources, and investor connections tailored to health tech startups. FasterCapital’s rigorous selection process underscores Ekose’s potential as a high-impact venture. The partnership will provide strategic guidance, capital-raising support, and operational acceleration, enabling Ekose to scale rapidly across multiple markets. The collaboration is designed to reduce time-to-market and enhance product-market fit while supporting Ekose’s goal of achieving profitability by year four.
Executive Quotes
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital:
“Ekose Holdings exemplifies the kind of innovative, mission-driven startup that we seek to empower through our EquityPilot program. Their comprehensive digital health platform addresses critical gaps in Francophone Africa’s healthcare ecosystem with a scalable, patient-first solution. We are excited to support Ekose’s journey to becoming a market leader and driving meaningful impact in the region.”
Monica Mesame, CEO of Ekose Holdings SARL:
“Our partnership with FasterCapital marks a pivotal milestone in Ekose’s growth trajectory. With their expertise and global reach, we are well-equipped to accelerate our expansion plans, enhance our technology, and deepen our impact on healthcare accessibility across Francophone Africa. Together, we will transform fragmented healthcare into a seamless, connected experience for millions.”
Growth Trajectory and Future Plans
In the next 12 months, Ekose will focus on scaling its platform within Cameroon, refining user experience through pilot programs, and expanding strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, insurers, and government agencies. By 2027, Ekose aims to enter five additional Francophone African markets, targeting a 25% market share and 10% penetration rate. The company is actively raising $250,000 in pre-seed funding to support these initiatives, with plans to break even by year four. Long-term, Ekose envisions becoming the leading digital health ecosystem that empowers patients and providers across Africa with seamless, data-driven care.
About Ekose Holdings SARL
Founded in Cameroon, Ekose Holdings SARL is a digital health innovator dedicated to simplifying healthcare access in Francophone Africa. Its flagship platform, Ekose-Rx, integrates telemedicine, pharmacy, laboratory, emergency, and insurance services into a unified mobile application designed for scalability and interoperability. Driven by a mission to enhance healthcare equity and efficiency, Ekose combines technology and local expertise to improve patient outcomes and system-wide coordination.
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.
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