Tanzania - Startup under 3 years old

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Clean cooking energy at a click of a button

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

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 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

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 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 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 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

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 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

23/07/2021

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

2

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, 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 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

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

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Énergie (équipements, services, énergie durable et fossiles)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

4

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

3

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02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma 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 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

3

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

4

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02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma 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 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

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02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

6

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma 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 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

3

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

3

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02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

2

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02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma 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 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

3

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02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

1 = Pas du tout d'accord

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

6

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

5

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

2

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

3

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

6

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

06.09 Analyse compétitive

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 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes 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.