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Profitable Winery Investment Opportunity in Paarl, South Africa

Boutique Cape Winelands winery seeking partial stake sale to scale and operate at full capacity.
• 35-hectare wine farm in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa. • 18 hectares under vine (Chenin Blanc, Malbec, Tannat, Chardonnay) with 10 hectares still plantable. • Boutique winery with current production of ~8,000 liters per year, with significant capacity to expand. • Assets include ~100 French oak barrels, vineyards, winery, and multiple hospitality facilities. • Event space to be converted and manor house to be restored into a 120-seat restaurant. • Planned additions: bottling plant, wine shop, tasting room, and restaurant to expand hospitality and retail revenue. • Licenses in place: Export, Manufacturing, WOSA, SAWIS, Vinpro. • Experienced team of 6 permanent farm workers (with housing), ~50 seasonal workers, 2 winemakers, and 1 guest manager. • Opportunity to expand production, diversify revenue, and enhance visitor experience. Competitive Edge: • Prime Cape Winelands location with established vineyards and hospitality assets. • Diversified revenue model across wine sales, luxury guest accommodation, events, and planned F&B outlets. • Clear expansion pathway supported by licenses, infrastructure, and brand positioning for domestic and export markets. • The business operates with a valid operations license.
Boutique Cape Winelands winery seeking partial stake sale to scale and operate at full capacity.
8.1   Paarl
Run Rate Sales
USD 690 thousand
EBITDA Margin
28 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 2.9 Mn for 40%
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Newly Established TV Production Company Investment Opportunity in Cape Town, South Africa

Founder-led animation studio with 20+ years' experience creating original 2D series and films globally.
1. Business overview: The company is a dynamic 2D animation production house based in Cape Town, South Africa, delivering a 26-episode 2D animated series (3 minutes per episode), with 7 episodes completed and ready for distribution. Founded by industry veterans, the studio blends local talent with global collaboration to create high-quality animation for domestic and international markets. 2. Number of clients: Currently engaged with 4 clients, including a South African broadcaster, an international streaming platform, and two advertising agencies seeking animated content. The studio is actively pitching to additional regional and global partners to expand its client portfolio. 3. Revenue model: Revenue is generated through: - Licensing the 26-episode series to broadcasters and digital platforms. Contracts for custom animation in advertising and short films. Potential future income from IP licensing and merchandise tied to the series. Initial projections estimate ZAR 720k - ZAR 1.44 million from licensing the completed 7 episodes, with significant growth potential upon full series completion. 4. Promoter experience: The studio is led by founders with over two decades of combined experience: - Promoter 1: A producer with 10 years in television, advertising, and short films, skilled in managing animation projects from concept to delivery. - Promoter 2: A writer and director with nearly 20 years of experience, bringing creative vision and storytelling expertise to the studio's productions. Together, they've built a robust foundation for the company's success. 5. Business relationships: The studio collaborates with a global creative team, including Middle Eastern artists and South African professionals, writers, designers, animators, music composers, and voice actors fluent in native and international languages. Partnerships include a local post-production house, a Cape Town-based voice-over agency, and remote contributors worldwide, ensuring a diverse and scalable production pipeline. 6. Growth potential: With a mission to meet South Africa's growing demand for domestic animation and compete globally, the studio aims to complete the remaining 19 episodes of its series and expand into additional projects. Investment will accelerate production and unlock distribution opportunities across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
6.2   Cape Town
Run Rate Sales
USD 11 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 200 K for 49%
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Content Management Software Startup Investment Opportunity in Durban, South Africa

Invest in innovative cloud inspection software supporting flexible reporting for various industry needs.
Located in Durban, this innovative startup specializes in cloud-based inspection reporting software and a mobile app. - Offers a versatile inspection reporting solution suitable for individual users or companies, enhancing the inspection process for various sectors, including energy. aviation, automobile, factories and so on. - Provides seamless data storage and remote access capabilities, ensuring transparency and accessibility throughout the inspection process. - Features a subscription model with flexible online billing options on a monthly or yearly basis per user, promoting scalability for clients. - Generic templates designed for customizable use across diverse inspection industries, catering to the unique needs of businesses. - Enterprise-level packages available, allowing for custom branding and additional features, further enhancing client satisfaction and brand identity. - Currently, at a product-ready stage with a validated inspection solution, the business is poised for market entry and further software development with plans for additional innovative features. - Company is registered with an incorporation certificate.
7.5   Durban
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 173 K for 50%
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Content Management Software Startup Investment Opportunity in Durban, South Africa

Invest in innovative cloud inspection software supporting flexible reporting for various industry needs.
Located in Durban, this innovative startup specializes in cloud-based inspection reporting software and a mobile app. - Offers a versatile inspection reporting solution suitable for individual users or companies, enhancing the inspection process for various sectors, including energy. aviation, automobile, factories and so on. - Provides seamless data storage and remote access capabilities, ensuring transparency and accessibility throughout the inspection process. - Features a subscription model with flexible online billing options on a monthly or yearly basis per user, promoting scalability for clients. - Generic templates designed for customizable use across diverse inspection industries, catering to the unique needs of businesses. - Enterprise-level packages available, allowing for custom branding and additional features, further enhancing client satisfaction and brand identity. - Currently, at a product-ready stage with a validated inspection solution, the business is poised for market entry and further software development with plans for additional innovative features. - Company is registered with an incorporation certificate.
7.5   Durban
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 173 K for 50%
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Profitable Distillery Investment Opportunity in Parys, South Africa

South African Whisky Distillery focusing on Innovative and African Style Whisky and spirits.
The company was founded 6 years ago and has achieved significant milestones. The distillery developed proprietary techniques for the whisky ageing process and launched its first product years ago, after overcoming the severe restrictions and delays in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key achievements include the release of the 3-year-old single malt whisky last year, which sold out within a month, and the creation of the first-of-a-kind African whisky, made from indigenous African grains. Financially, the company secured early investments and utilizes a variety of B2B and B2C models for revenue, with the long-term aim of export.
South African Whisky Distillery focusing on Innovative and African Style Whisky and spirits.
7.4   Parys
Run Rate Sales
USD 31 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 115 K for 10%
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Digital Marketing Company Investment Opportunity in Kempton Park, South Africa

Seeks investment: Transforming security industry by listing 15k+ companies on our innovative e-business platform.
Pioneering online platform that connects homeowners and individuals (B2C) with compliant security companies (B2B) in South Africa. - The platform/website went live with an update done by a third party. - We have a total of 485 vetted and compliant security companies signed up on the platform/website. - Our target till October this year is to onboard 3,500 compliant security companies. - An article published on the platform 'My Broadband' article (targeting both B2B/B2C) resulted in 700 consumers to the website in August last year. This further led to 3,500 users visiting our platform/website (B2C) by January this year. - Our (B2B) marketing growth within a year we have brought in 1,200 security company leads. - From August last year to this February, with the marketing efforts we have reached over 614,129 Facebook accounts (B2C) and our paid media ads engagements have been 505,897 through plays (B2C). - We are a compliant and CIPC-registered business. We do not require any licenses or regulatory approval to operate. - There are 10 permanent employees. No additional contact/temporary employees.
Seeks investment: Transforming security industry by listing 15k+ companies on our innovative e-business platform.
7.8   Kempton Park
Run Rate Sales
USD 100 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Operating at loss
Partial Stake Sale
USD 290 K for 17%
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Resort Investment Opportunity in Pretoria, South Africa

4-year-old resort and restaurant seek funds to introduce a water park slide.
The resort and restaurant, located in Pretoria, is a well-established business with a 4-year track record in the industry. - The business currently employs 5 individuals, providing a lean operational structure and potential for scalability. - The resort offers a diverse range of products and services including booking rooms/houses, day visit packages, hiking, paintball, hosting weddings, and functions, and providing a party hall, catering to a broad customer base. - The business has a strong track record of hosting events, including an average of 5 weddings per month, and has hosted high-profile individuals and companies such as AKA, Blackkie, Zinger, and BMW Roslyn. - With a 90% occupancy rate, the resort consistently attracts customers and has become a popular year-end function destination for corporate clients, such as PTA Geepers. - The restaurant, which operates on weekends, draws walk-in customers and complements the resort's offerings, contributing to the overall revenue generation. - The resort and lodge segments are consistently in demand, with an average of 20 bookings per day, indicating a steady inflow of customers and potential for further growth. - The business seeks funding to introduce a water park slide, aiming to enhance the. - Business has all the required permits.
4-year-old resort and restaurant seek funds to introduce a water park slide.
6.5   Pretoria
Run Rate Sales
USD 48 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 290 K for 20%
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Sports Facility Investment Opportunity in Hazyview, South Africa

Seeks Investment: Adventure sports company that served 4k+ customers to date located in Hazyview.
1. Adventure travel business delivering premium luxury adventure experiences. 2. Located in Hazyview, serving over 4,000 customers to date, both local and international. 3. Offers a range of services, including white water rafting, paintballing, quad biking, archery, team building activities, horse riding, boat cruises, and Kruger National Park game drives. 4. Started during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to grow. 5. Aims to build lodges to further expand the business. 6. Can serve up to 100 customers on a busy weekend. 7. On a daily basis business receives around 20-50 customers. 8. Ideal investment opportunity for those looking to get involved in the adventure sports industry.
Seeks Investment: Adventure sports company that served 4k+ customers to date located in Hazyview.
7.1   Hazyview
Run Rate Sales
USD 138 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 144 K for 30%
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Distillery Investment Opportunity in Johannesburg, South Africa

Distillery producing premium gin & rum under own brand seeks investment for market expansion.
After a dedicated journey of nearly 10 years aimed at refining our products, we proudly present a trio of premium offerings that have garnered prestigious accolades as exemplary spirits of the highest quality. Embarking on the expansion of our brand into new horizons, including exporting to European markets, began around 2 years ago. During the past 15 months, we've successfully translated these preparations into concrete sales figures. While the customer base remains ripe for expansion, our existing clientele has proven to be a valuable source for both sales and meaningful communication. Evidenced by a steadily increasing growth rate, our firsthand experience confirms the excitement surrounding the reception of our products. This enthusiasm extends not only to the general consumer base but also captures the discerning palates of experts such as bartenders and beverage directors. This widespread acclaim, including the appreciation from our network of distributors, further underscores the excellence of our offerings.
Distillery producing premium gin & rum under own brand seeks investment for market expansion.
7.6   Johannesburg
Run Rate Sales
USD 140 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 217 K for 21%
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Software Company Investment Opportunity in Johannesburg, South Africa

Software development for field data collection, presentation and analysis, logistics visibility and local government.
Our field survey product is used by a wide range of clients in fields ranging from asset management to environmental auditing. - The number of clients in this area has grown rapidly from one client when we started, to approximately 40 completed or ongoing projects. - Our local government software assists organizations in complying with legislation for reporting and managing projects and assets. The software is widely utilized in KwaZulu-Natal where we have 10 clients utilizing the software for the management of projects and both moveable and immovable assets. - The logistics software is the bridge between the manufacturing company and the customer, providing visibility of shipments from dispatch through ERP and warehouse systems through to delivery. This is achieved through integration with the majority of vehicle and asset-tracking companies in South Africa. - Our revenue model is on a per-project basis, but we also intend to start a subscription-based model in the future. - The owner is currently in the UK, but the business is registered and operational in South Africa. - The business had a contract last year which has been completed due to which the sales have dropped marginally.
7.5   Johannesburg
Run Rate Sales
USD 345 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 115 K for 49%
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Recruitment Agency Investment Opportunity in Johannesburg South, South Africa

Diversity & Inclusion Solutions Company seeking partnerships for business growth and expansion of ICT department.
Female designated entity engaged in the transformation of the lives of specially-abled people by providing diversity & inclusion solutions to clients that make a significant impact on client productivity and bottom line. - We have successfully completed nine projects and intend to take up four more this year. - Have signed up big corporates such as Ericsson, Britehouse, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa in the years we have been operational. - We have successfully placed more than 350 of our deaf candidates in various programs including skills development, employment equity, and enterprise development. This success has been achieved in spite of exclusive practices in the market against deaf employees. We have a strong database of more than one thousand deaf candidates still to be placed. - Deaf candidates have been placed in various sectors including the following; hospitality, construction, ICT, electoral operations, food and beverage, laboratory, health, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, and transport. - We have produced a core of 16 deaf software engineers and are training 35 more (this is no small feat given the challenges with deaf education in South Africa) - We aim to expand on our ICT offering and we are currently developing an e-learning system using open source, that will be developed by our deaf software engineers. - We plan to expand into aquaponics farming to provide employment opportunities to our deaf candidates and leverage food security in our country. - We have witnessed steady growth in our revenue from ZAR 4.5 million in the 2018/2019 financial year to ZAR 9.2 million in the 2019/2020 financial year. With the right investor on board, we project growth of up to ZAR 50 million in the next 5 years. - Promoter has 25 years of experience and has gained it in the development and corporate sector.
Diversity & Inclusion Solutions Company seeking partnerships for business growth and expansion of ICT department.
8.6   Johannesburg South
Run Rate Sales
USD 370 thousand
EBITDA Margin
50 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 460 K for 39%
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