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Press release: Nahavio Central advances certification and market activity with FasterCapital support

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea & Dubai, UAE

Nahavio Central Limited is reporting a set of operational and commercial milestones for March 2026, supported by FasterCapital’s ongoing collaboration through launchup. Key items include an active Forest Industry Participant Certification process, confirmation of New Zealand contractors’ site visit to the company’s concession after Easter, stakeholder meetings involving the Department of Forestry, resource owners, and logging partners, and an internal website review of www.nahaviocentral.com. Commercial movement also continued with a Tahiti transaction for Singapore clients and discussions with a Fiji client around a sandalwood pitch.

With ongoing support from FasterCapital through launchup, Nahavio Central is focused on certification progression, preparing for on-site contractor engagement, and advancing market development for timber and sandalwood offerings.

What the Startup Delivers?

Nahavio Central Limited operates in Papua New Guinea’s forest products sector, focusing on concession management, timber and sandalwood product development, and market-facing commercial activity. The company balances operational readiness such as certification and concession site management with market engagement efforts targeting regional buyers.

Current FasterCapital Support:

FasterCapital continues to provide ongoing support to Nahavio Central through launchup that includes:

– Milestone planning and execution follow-up tied to certification and site readiness

– Fundraising readiness guidance and pitch refinement where appropriate

– Pitch and communication refinement for regional market engagements (e.g., Tahiti, Fiji)

– Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders and contractor contacts

– Strategic prioritization assistance to align operational and commercial sequencing

Current Execution Priorities:

Nahavio Central’s current priorities focus on completing the Forest Industry Participant Certification process, hosting the confirmed New Zealand contractors’ site visit, and coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings with the Department of Forestry, resource owners, and logging partners. Parallel efforts include refining the corporate website and advancing commercial discussions for sandalwood and other timber sales.

Papua New Guinea’s forestry sector requires close coordination among resource owners, government bodies, and contractors to meet certification and market-entry expectations. Nahavio Central’s March activities reflect this coordination moving certification and site due diligence forward while pursuing buyer engagements in nearby island markets.

Customer Validation:

Recent commercial developments include a Tahiti transaction serving Singapore-based clients and active discussions with a Fiji client regarding a sandalwood pitch. These engagements demonstrate ongoing market interest as Nahavio Central aligns operational readiness with buyer requirements.

Leadership Comment:

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Nahavio Central Limited through launchup. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”

About Nahavio Central Limited:

Nahavio Central Limited is a Papua New Guinea-based company working in forestry concession management and timber product commercialization, including sandalwood. The company combines certification, site readiness, and targeted market engagements to advance its operational and commercial objectives.

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 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 launchup program is designed to help early-stage startups build scalable solutions with mentorship, strategic guidance, and network support.