Sumorai Production Joins Fast Capital Equity Pilot to Scale Youth Sumo-Entertainment.
Imagin participating in a scalable global enterprise that not only generates substantial commercial returns but also delivers measurable benefits to children and families in local communities worldwide.
BUFFALO, NY & Dubai, UAE - October 21, 2025
Sumorai Production and FasterCapital today announced a strategic
partnership through FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program to accelerate
Sumorai’s expansion across North America and international markets.
The collaboration pairs Sumorai’s live-action CGI Sumo kids franchise
with Equitypilot’s capital, mentorship, and go-to-market resources to scale
clubs, events, and media distribution.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Youth in underserved communities face bullying, instability, and a
shortage of positive role models. The children’s entertainment and youth-
development market spanning after-school programs, family streaming
content, and licensed merchandise is a stable multi-billion-dollar category
with rising demand for active, values-driven programming. Current
offerings either entertain passively or deliver activity without integrated
mentorship; Sumorai targets this white space by combining sport,
storytelling, and community coaching.
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Startup solution & differentiation
Sumorai Production transforms Sumo-inspired sport, animated
storytelling, and live events into a transmedia youth-development
franchise. Core elements include a live-action CGI motion-capture
cartoon series, Sumorai Kids Clubs, regional tournaments, and mascot-
led school outreach. Field-tested since 2005 in cities including Buffalo,
Detroit, Toronto and Washington, D.C., Sumorai reports improved
attendance, reduced suspensions, and stronger student engagement in
pilot schools. Differentiators: participatory animation (kids become
characters), a values-first curriculum (discipline, respect, non-violence),
and an integrated merchandise and live-event revenue model.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through Equitypilot, FasterCapital will provide seed capital, product-
development support, business-model refinement, and introductions to
streaming and licensing partners. FasterCapital’s selective screening and
global acceleration network validate Sumorai’s traction and de-risk the
path to syndication and merchandising. The program will fast-track pilot-
to-series production, national club rollout, and a planned touring festival
with an 8-month promotional cadence leading into the first broadcast
window.
Executive quotes
“Harnessing entertainment to solve social problems is where impact
meets market opportunity,” said Hesham Zreik, Founding Partner at
FasterCapital. “Sumorai’s combination of participatory media and proven
community outcomes fits our Equitypilot criteria strong founders,
defensible IP, and measurable social return.” “FasterCapital’s resources
let us move faster and smarter,” said Charles Bray, Founder & Producer
of Sumorai Production. “This partnership accelerates our vision: turning
kids into on-screen heroes, building clubs that change neighborhoods,
and creating a scalable franchise that funds local impact.”
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Growth trajectory & near-term plans
Over the next 12–18 months Sumorai and FasterCapital will complete an
animated pilot, roll out Sumorai Kids Clubs in five major cities, execute
the Sumorai Night touring festival, and secure strategic distribution and
licensing agreements. The alliance will pursue follow-on funding to scale
internationally, beginning with targeted markets in Canada, Japan, and
Europe.
About Sumorai Production
Sumorai Production builds youth-focused entertainment and development
programs that combine Sumo-inspired sport, animated storytelling, and
mentorship to empower children aged 6–17. Founded by Charles Bray,
Sumorai has been field-tested across North America and aims to scale as
a global multimedia franchise.
About FasterCapital
Faster Capital 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 Equity pilot program is designed
to help early-stage startups build scalable solutions with mentorship,
strategic guidance, and network support.
Media Contact:
Rasha Almasri
rasha.almasri@fastercapital.com
+1 (512) 400-0256