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    Newly Established Film Production Company Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles, USA

    Independent film and television production company, seeking investment for a high-tension thriller/horror feature film.
    An independent film and television production company based in Los Angeles, specializing in horror and sci-fi genres. - Has relationships with experienced consultants and crew in all aspects of film production. - The company's activities include writing and producing films and television shows for in-house production, as well as selling film and television scripts to mainstream production studios. - Currently seeking investment for a high-tension thriller/horror feature film in the preparation phase, with plans for a theatrical release. - The total projected gross revenue for the first 18 months after release is estimated to be $10,800,000. - To keep budgets low, production staff will be kept at a minimum until production is underway. - The company was registered 5 years ago.
    7.8   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 4.5 Mn for 15%
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    Branding and Design Business Investment Opportunity in San Francisco, USA

    AI-driven, innovative solutions for branding, intellectual property services with 25+ years of promoter experience.
    Company is dedicated to providing businesses with AI-based tools/solutions in branding strategies and intellectual property management. - Branding starts with a name, and the website offers a domain marketplace for buying and selling. The company also helps customers find a good name for their business. - Our service offerings include brand creation, brand development, brand growth, trademark registration, and brand protection strategies. - Our target audience includes startups, small businesses, and larger corporations seeking to establish a strong brand presence in their respective industries while safeguarding their intellectual property rights. - The promoter has 25+ years of experience in technology, branding, and domain names industry. - Has sold domains worth more than $200,000. - Company makes revenue by getting brokerage in domain name sales. The company also generates revenue by providing branding, trademarking, and patenting services. - The company will attract a lot of startups and also wants to launch a startup advisory and accelerator program.
    5.9   San Francisco
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 120 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 500 K for 20%
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    Film Production Company Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles, USA

    Los Angeles-based independent studio producing blockbuster movies on micro budgets.
    * Founded and based in Los Angeles, our studio is in the heart of the global film industry, providing access to top talent and industry resources. * In a groundbreaking move, the studio is merging two long-standing motion picture production methods - leveraging the cost-driven independent model to produce studio motion pictures at a fraction of studio cost, creating studio blockbusters on micro budgets and maximizing profit potential. * Following the model of Walt and Roy Disney, the brand is producing powerfully uplifting blockbuster entertainment, telling timeless universal stories poised to become beloved classics. * Targeting global audiences, the business will utilize theatrical exhibition as the primary distribution method for its films, followed by worldwide distribution across streaming, home video, television, and ancillary platforms. Will further maximize revenue streams by robustly monetizing merchandising, soundtracks, music publishing, and licensing corridors for prequels, sequels, spinoffs, specials, and episodic series. * The groundbreaking approach of producing high-quality studio blockbusters on an indie cost basis presents a trailblazing investment opportunity in the highly lucrative film production industry. * The studio's flagship movie, the musical epic is based on two critically acclaimed books to which it owns exclusive rights and is now in the pre-production phase. * The script has received critical acclaim from two of the industry's leading script coverage houses, Scriptapalooza and Coverfly. Actors cast to date include a Tony-winning Broadway celebrity. The composer of the epic soundtrack is a six-time Grammy-winning artist. * As projected by the industry's leading box-office analytics firm, the California-based Nash Information Services, the movie's projected net revenue is forecast at between $103 million (low) to $800 million (peak). * Investment partner will receive a substantial equity stake in the movie and screen credit as a Producer. * The offering and executive summary have been prepared in partnership with Culhane Meadows PLLC / CM Law PLLC.
    8.4   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 20 Mn for 50%
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    Film Production Company Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles, USA

    Los Angeles-based independent studio producing blockbuster movies on micro budgets.
    * Founded and based in Los Angeles, our studio is in the heart of the global film industry, providing access to top talent and industry resources. * In a groundbreaking move, the studio is merging two long-standing motion picture production methods - leveraging the cost-driven independent model to produce studio motion pictures at a fraction of studio cost, creating studio blockbusters on micro budgets and maximizing profit potential. * Following the model of Walt and Roy Disney, the brand is producing powerfully uplifting blockbuster entertainment, telling timeless universal stories poised to become beloved classics. * Targeting global audiences, the business will utilize theatrical exhibition as the primary distribution method for its films, followed by worldwide distribution across streaming, home video, television, and ancillary platforms. Will further maximize revenue streams by robustly monetizing merchandising, soundtracks, music publishing, and licensing corridors for prequels, sequels, spinoffs, specials, and episodic series. * The groundbreaking approach of producing high-quality studio blockbusters on an indie cost basis presents a trailblazing investment opportunity in the highly lucrative film production industry. * The studio's flagship movie, the musical epic is based on two critically acclaimed books to which it owns exclusive rights and is now in the pre-production phase. * The script has received critical acclaim from two of the industry's leading script coverage houses, Scriptapalooza and Coverfly. Actors cast to date include a Tony-winning Broadway celebrity. The composer of the epic soundtrack is a six-time Grammy-winning artist. * As projected by the industry's leading box-office analytics firm, the California-based Nash Information Services, the movie's projected net revenue is forecast at between $103 million (low) to $800 million (peak). * Investment partner will receive a substantial equity stake in the movie and screen credit as a Producer. * The offering and executive summary have been prepared in partnership with Culhane Meadows PLLC / CM Law PLLC.
    8.4   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 20 Mn for 50%
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    Scrap Metal Company Investment Opportunity in Fresno, USA

    Scrap metal trading and export business in Fresno, seeking investment for inventory procurement and expansion.
    Scrap metal trading and export business located in Fresno. - Procured from scrap processing factories. - Sold to steel-based industries. - The current client base includes 6 clients from the US, Japan, and Korea. - Has a current volume of supply order in hand at 100k tonnes. - There are 6 permanent employees, in addition to a few contract employees. - Fresno's strategic location offers convenient access to transportation networks, enabling efficient logistics for the trading and export activities of the business.
    5.8   Fresno
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 500 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 5 Mn for 40%
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    Tour Operator Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles, USA

    Luxury tour operator in Tulum, Mexico with 15 years experience and 20k+ followers seeks investment.
    The company operates as a luxury concierge service and event organizer catering to black travelers in Tulum, Mexico. - Services encompass luxury villa accommodations, transportation, private yacht rentals, and curated excursions. - Due to economic challenges in the current year, the company has experienced a decline in sales. - Have established partnerships with various entities, including yacht providers, villa rentals, and nightclubs. - The peak season for their services runs from January to June. - The promoter of the company boasts 15 years of experience in the field. - We outsource some of their operations and collaborate with travel agents. - The company has a social media following of over 20,000 followers. - Service offerings have a broad price range, starting from $2,500 and extending up to $50,000. - The company holds the necessary regulatory licenses for its operations.
    5.8   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 144 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    35 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 50 K for 15%
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    Profitable Art Gallery Investment Opportunity in Santa Monica, USA

    Contemporary and blue chip art gallery located in high profile area in Los Angeles County.
    • Contemporary art gallery located in high profile area in Los Angeles. • Over the years we have built a staple of contemporary artists with high demand. • Located in an art center in Santa Monica with 18 other art galleries. • Business has two employees to run day to day operations. • Our main visitors are contemporary art enthusiasts and paint lovers. • We receive good number of walk-ins on a daily basis and it varies. • Destination of fine art in Los Angeles County. • Established a reputation for providing high-end artwork. • Unique environment for art enthusiasts to discover new works.
    Contemporary and blue chip art gallery located in high profile area in Los Angeles County.
    8   Santa Monica
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 396 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    14 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 200 K for 30%
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    Telemedicine Company Investment Opportunity in Dublin, USA

    Invest in a ready-to-launch telemedicine platform with a telehealth marketplace and EMR for clinics.
    Our telehealth platform is a telehealth marketplace connecting patients and doctors. The platform is ready for use, looking for investors to help launch the product, for marketing and some enhancements of the software.
    7   Dublin
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 30 K for 20%
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    Mobile App Investment Opportunity in San Francisco, USA

    Disruptive startup in mobility space with 4,500 users for beta program /$126M expected year-2 revenue.
    First-mover advantage. - Co-founders spent USD 150K. - Unique business model. - Fully-automated restaurant rideshare app that offers free rides to dine-in customers. - The first company to provide free rides. - World-class management team; deep roots and experience in app software. - Within 3 years, the ride-hailing market size is expected to be USD 74.45 billion. - Beta testing was done in San Francisco with 4.5K users and 32 drivers. - Increased restaurant’s AOV by 30% - Product is done in-house with the current team (really important because we own the technology). - USD 50k investment received from the most active accelerator in the world (Plug and Play Accelerator) - We charge 20% of the customer spending (If a customer spends USD 100 at the restaurant, we charge USD 20) - Drivers make 70% of how much the rider or the restaurant pays. - We won’t own the cars. Drivers drive their own cars.
    Disruptive startup in mobility space with 4,500 users for beta program /$126M expected year-2 revenue.
    7.4   San Francisco
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1.2 Mn for 10%
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    Radio Station Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles, USA

    Full digital broadcasting studio with 400 production videos seeking funds and a partner to grow.
    Our studio is located in a prime location with a growing audience and a strong commitment to producing high-quality content. - With investment, we will be able to expand our operations and reach even more listeners.
    Full digital broadcasting studio with 400 production videos seeking funds and a partner to grow.
    7.2   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 60 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 60 K for 35%
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    Sport Goods Company Investment Opportunity in Marina del Rey, USA

    Fitness products company selling the revolutionary spring loaded stability board seeks a partner.
    We have designed and developed a unique workout product for fitness customers. We have a presence in many LA fitness locations, Iron Company, various major league sports, and several thousand gyms all over the country. Growth has been steady and good but not to its potential. Sales are done through social media. We use social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) marketing to reach consumers who want to be fit and improve their balance and posture. We also sell on Amazon and are in LA fitness gyms across the country. Generating around $100k in sales annually in the last two years. The years before that were $200k-$300k. Manufactured by a 3rd party producer. We are established to a point but need more reach and distribution. We are currently active only in the USA. We have many countries wanting to carry us but we do not have the money to make that happen. Our product is patented and the company also holds another patent.
    8.1   Marina del Rey
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 168 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    20 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1 Mn for 80%
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    Profitable Used Car Dealers Company Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles, USA

    Used car dealers selling 10-15 cars monthly seek investment for business expansion.
    Plans to expand 4 to 5 folds by next year. - We deal with around 10- 15 cars per month. - Company has 2 part-time employees and 4 full-time employees. - The promoter has over 15 years of experience in this industry.
    7.1   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.1 million
    EBITDA Margin
    16 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1 Mn for 49%
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    Toys & Games Company Investment Opportunity in Laguna Beach, USA

    Business develops party games built for and by communities across the US seeks investment.
    $2.2M in sales lifetime-to-date. - 70% gross margins. - Wholly owned IP and trademarks. - Distribution in major US retail stores. - Received Target Business Award this year. - Also have Amazon and DTC sales. - 2 titles in the Top 10% sold at Barnes & Noble. - Sold thousands of games through online and offline sales. - Games are designed and manufactured in partnership with other vendors and communities. - We collaborate with writers, comedians, artists and cultural tastemakers from all backgrounds, communities to create games. We hire them on a contract basis.
    8.4   Laguna Beach
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 600 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1 Mn for 20%
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    Application Software Company Investment Opportunity in San Francisco, USA

    Product engineering company group with products and services looking for investment to expand.
    The company is a product development company and serves clients in US. - The company provides services to the clients and also have built own Products. - the company has built teams and processes for software engineering, data engineering, creative and digital marketing, quality assurance & manual research. - The services business is more than $1Mn without much marketing or sales efforts. - The company is capable of sponsoring H1B visas. - The company has clients from the finance, healthcare, sports & business services industries. - Company is currently providing the following services: - - Creative Services, logo, web, creative designs, DM services - SEM / SEO / PPC, content writing, animation video, product engineering services, web / mobile application development, e-commerce development, software development, data engineering services, data ETL / integrations, data warehousing, business intelligence, big data technologies, & data science - AI/ML. - The company has launched a Branding platform targeting startups and companies. - The company is building a AI technology platform for healthcare Industry.
    7.1   San Francisco
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.1 million
    EBITDA Margin
    30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 2 Mn for 20%
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    Profitable TV Production Company Investment Opportunity in Dana Point, USA

    Company creating film, television & media content for Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
    The current writer strike in Hollywood has increased the demand for and value of our ("unscripted" documentary) projects. - We offer long-term investment opportunities for an ownership stake in our company and short-term investment opportunities with an ROI of 20-60% in 12-18 months. (Investments range from USD 100K - USD 6M) - We have a rich history of media and music development and production. Our work has been broadcast on all major networks and streamed on Netflix, Disney+, Nickelodeon, and numerous others. - We currently have 9 sought-after projects in various stages of production with numerous high-profile attachments. - Have completed over 5 projects to date. - Majority of the revenue is generated through media production. - If we sell the rights to a streaming service (Netflix, HULU, etc. ) today, (prior to completion), we will receive USD 1X. But if we finance independently and offer only completed projects, then we will receive USD 2-3X.
    7.3   Dana Point
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 360 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 950 K for 49%
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