Business Investment Opportunities in Chikmagalur

Established homestay located in the picturesque region of Chikmagalur, offering a potential investment opportunity in a high-demand tourist destination. - Current accommodations include 12 well-appointed rooms and 2 spacious dormitories, fully maximizing capacity during peak seasons from June to December with a consistent 100% occupancy rate. - Weekend booking rates during peak periods remain strong at 90-95%, highlighting robust demand and potential for expansion into resort offerings. - Off season occupancy maintains a healthy range between 45-60%, providing stable revenues throughout the year. - The homestay offers diverse amenities catering to both families and individual travelers, including kid-friendly games, adult recreational activities, badminton court, volleyball court, and a playground. - Fully equipped kitchen and dining areas offer guests the convenience of on-site meal options, enhancing overall customer satisfaction and stay experience. - Expansion potential into resort development can capitalize on thriving ecotourism and the growing demand for experiential stays in Chikmagalur.

The company established 7 years ago, is a pioneer in biodynamic and organic coffee production, offering specialty coffee varieties like Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Operating on 7.4 million sqft of direct farming land, 108 million sqft under Public-Private Partnerships, and managing 348 million sqft in total, the company has a robust global presence in countries like India, Ethiopia, and Peru. Key highlights include: • Client base: Strong B2B relationships with renowned buyers across 15+ countries. • Revenue model: Revenue streams include green coffee exports, roasted coffee sales, and speciality coffee certification programs, with an annual turnover exceeding ₹21.36 crore in the last financial year. • Promoter expertise: Led by a team of certified Q graders, specialty roasters, and experienced professionals with decades of experience in sustainable farming, quality control, and global coffee marketing. • Milestones: First Indian company to export Demeter-certified biodynamic coffee to Japan, with a consistent supply for four years; achieved flawless organic product certifications with no rejections. • CSR and sustainability: Funded a school in Ethiopia, restored microclimates, and pioneered carbon-negative coffee initiatives. • Awards and recognition: Partnered with global organizations like Demeter International and Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), ensuring the highest standards in biodynamic and specialty coffee. • The business with permanent employees also hires contractual employees for semi-skilled labour. The company aims to expand its operations, scaling direct sourcing, enhancing farm-to-cup operations, and entering new markets while maintaining its commitment to sustainability and social impact.

Business with two operational resorts in India seeking a partial investment to fund the construction of a new resort. 4 acre land has been purchased in Chikkamagaluru. Staring construction in 2 months and the property will have 30 rooms. Company has a running resort in Bangalore that spans 22 acres, has 44 rooms, and maintains an 80% occupancy rate, generating Rs. 2.75 crore in monthly sales. It offers amenities including 11 swimming pools, a restaurant, a banquet hall, and 50 activities such as horse riding and zip lining. The funds are intended to support construction on the new resort property. Business is in the process of acquiring the required licenses and registrations for the new project.

Business with two operational resorts in India seeking a partial investment to fund the construction of a new resort. 4 acre land has been purchased in Chikkamagaluru. Staring construction in 2 months and the property will have 30 rooms. Company has a running resort in Bangalore that spans 22 acres, has 44 rooms, and maintains an 80% occupancy rate, generating Rs. 2.75 crore in monthly sales. It offers amenities including 11 swimming pools, a restaurant, a banquet hall, and 50 activities such as horse riding and zip lining. The funds are intended to support construction on the new resort property. Business is in the process of acquiring the required licenses and registrations for the new project.

Business: 85-year-old, family-run marine logistics company (4th generation) headquartered across Singapore, India and Dubai with ~1,000 employees and a debt-free balance sheet. - Core offering: Integrated sea logistics with complementary air cargo and on-road transport, end-to-end freight forwarding, chartering, vessel acquisition and fleet leasing. - Port services: Large, long-established cargo stevedoring and dredging operator in Mangalore serving bulk and general cargo. - Shipping fleet: Vessel-owning and chartering division (HQ Singapore) provides global shipping including Handy-to-Cape bulk carriers for dry bulk and charter services. - Air cargo: Dubai-headquartered air cargo division with contractual agreements with DHL across 11+ countries for international air freight and express logistics. - Warehousing & distribution: Smart warehousing, last-mile delivery and on-road transport for multimodal supply chain and distribution management. - Customs & compliance: Customs clearance, documentation and regulatory liaison leveraging strong government relationships across multiple countries. - Customer base: Large industrial and trading clients including Maersk, ArcelorMittal, Essar, Glencore, CMA CGM, Qatar Govt, IFFCO and major steel, mining and commodity houses. - Revenue mix: Dry bulk shipping focused on iron ore and coal (~40% each of dry bulk volumes) with remaining 20% from steel and other bulk goods; additional revenue from freight forwarding, chartering, stevedoring, warehousing and last-mile services. - Global network: Partners and associates across Europe, USA, Gulf, Far East and Africa enabling international trade lanes and cross-border logistics. - Fundraising use: Raising growth capital to expand fleet, scale air/road operations, enhance smart warehousing and deepen global service coverage (full details available to introduced investors). - While the monthly revenue may appear high relative to the employee count, it is driven by the volume of shipping orders received and the size of bulk consignments. - The advisor handling the transaction is not in the country right now but will be available to handle the transaction.