Tanzania - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Clean cooking energy at a click of a button

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

GasFasta is a start-up that provides a solution for convenient, faster, and cheaper access to cooking gas. Many households need help accessing cooking gas that is convenient, affordable, and reliable. Traditional cooking methods can be time-consuming, inefficient, and costly, and GasFasta addresses these challenges by leveraging technology and innovative delivery models. GasFasta offers customers the convenience of efficiently placing orders for gas refills through their platform, eliminating the need to travel to gas stations. The start-up ensures faster cooking gas delivery by optimizing logistics and minimizing delivery times. By streamlining the supply chain and reducing operational costs, GasFasta offers cooking gas at competitive prices, making it more affordable for households.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The biggest obstacle faced by people in Tanzania in their inability to access clean cooking energy is accessibility, affordability and the convenience to using gas. Culture is also a big reason why charcoal is still being used. Accessibility, affordability, convenience for the lower and middle class in Tanzania. We are trying to reach more than a million homes in and around Tanzania in order to make sure they are using clean cooking gas. Many Tanzanians in urban areas face issues of accessing clean cooking methods as gas is not available to them. Price is also a problem as many are unable to afford it.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Ordering: Customers can place orders for LPG through the GasFasta mobile app or via WhatsApp connected to the main portal. GasFasta offers convenience by allowing customers to order LPG with just a few taps on their mobile devices Vendor Network: Gas Fasta has a network of registered gas vendors located in various regions. These vendors act as distribution points for LPG cylinders. Gas Fasta maintains strong partnerships with these vendors. Inventory Management: Gas Fasta provides a complementary app for vendors to manage their inventory of gas cylinders. Delivery: Once an order is received, Gas Fasta arranges for the delivery of LPG cylinders to the customer's specified location. The company factors in the distance for delivery when setting prices. Payment: GasFasta's digital platform allows customers to make payments conveniently through various digital payment solutions, including mobile money and bank transfers. GasFasta has partnered up with Azam pay as an aggregator.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Households: GasFasta's primary customer segment consists of households seeking a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional cooking methods such as charcoal and firewood. Restaurants: GasFasta's services are also relevant to restaurants, cafes, eateries, and food stalls that require reliable and efficient cooking fuel. Institutions: Educational institutions, religious organizations, community centres, and other public institutions may be interested in Gas Fasta's services. Retailers and Wholesalers: While GasFasta's primary focus is on end consumers, the company may also collaborate with retailers and wholesalers in the LPG industry. Small Businesses: Small businesses such as bakeries, catering services, and food processing units can also benefit from GasFasta's efficient and reliable delivery of cooking gas.

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-07-23

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Mohamed Albeiti - Mohamed is a Chemical and Environmental Engineering Management expert with over 10 years working in the oil and gas value chains in Tanzania. He has vast experience working with local and international companies.

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.gasfasta.co.tz/home

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

By providing awareness to the local community on the health and cost effect of using firewood and charcoal and affordability of cooking gas. We have converted several customers from firewood and charcoal to clean cooking gas by making purchase of gas affordable.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

GasFasta is a digital solution of connecting vendors to the community, payment through mobile money, free delivery, service quality. Due to the challenges of accessing clean cooking gas and affordability, many people especially women look for alternative methods of cooking like firewood and charcoal which is a big hazard to their health and the environment. We also wanted to digitalize the solution to provide access to online payment, saving features and loans to the user.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

3

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

GasFasta is a digital solution of connecting vendors to the community, payment through mobile money, free delivery, service quality. It constitutes of: WhatsApp Chatbot: GasFasta has integrated an Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot into WhatsApp.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

2

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Gas Fasta addresses the challenge of limited access to clean cooking energy in Tanzania. Many households rely on traditional biomass fuels, leading to deforestation, indoor air pollution, and health hazards. Gas Fasta's solution is a digital platform for the distribution and delivery of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). By promoting the adoption of cleaner cooking fuels like LPG, Gas Fasta reduces reliance on biomass fuels, improving indoor air quality, mitigating environmental impact, and enhancing energy efficiency. Through streamlined logistics, innovative financing, and partnerships, Gas Fasta contributes to a more sustainable and efficient energy ecosystem in Tanzania.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

6

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

5

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

2

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

3

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

1. Traditional LPG Suppliers: - Traditional LPG suppliers have been serving the market for years. They typically operate through physical retail outlets where customers need to visit in person to purchase gas cylinders or refills. - These suppliers may not offer the same level of convenience, online ordering, or digital payment options that GasFasta provides. 2. Local Retailers: - Local retailers often sell small LPG cylinders or refills for daily household use. They cater to a more localized customer base. - These retailers may lack the technology-driven solutions and extensive delivery networks that GasFasta offers. 3. Competing Startups: - There may be other startups in the region with similar objectives to GasFasta, aiming to leverage technology for LPG distribution and customer convenience.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

We employ and empower the women in the organization. Key positions in the organization are held by women. By providing awareness to women to move from hazardous methods of cooking through charcoal and firewood to better clean cooking methods.