Business Investment Opportunities

• Civil engineering and construction firm based in Uttar Pradesh specializing in road works, railway station buildings, and horticulture projects. • Executes projects directly for the state (UP) and central government through tenders, as well as subcontracting. • Track record includes 3 major projects and 20–25 smaller civil and horticulture works. • Upcoming pipeline includes 4 projects for railway station development. • Expertise spans complete road construction, PWD works, station infrastructure, and horticulture/landscaping solutions such as wall gardens and parks. • Promoter brings 5 years of experience in construction and project execution. • Holds a valid PWD license and labor license.

Business type: Independent beauty salon and hair studio in Bergen offering haircare and styling services aimed at neighborhood clients and walk-ins. - Experience: Owner-operated with 25 years of industry experience and a track record of serving 1,655 clients to date, signaling an established local reputation. - Team size: Small business with 11 employees, enabling personalized customer service and consistent client relationships. - Core services: Shampoo, conditioner, haircuts, and color services focused on haircare, hair coloring, and styling for everyday grooming and special occasions. - Target customers: Local residents seeking affordable, non-traditional salon experiences and value-conscious clients who want to feel well and look good. - Pricing strategy: Adorable/practical prices (affordable salon pricing) to attract repeat customers and walk-in traffic. - Revenue model: Service-based revenue from haircuts, color services, and hair treatments; income mix from walk-ins and 10–15 scheduled appointments per day. - Recent performance factors: Sales decline linked to owner illness and staffing challenges, indicating sensitivity to personnel availability and operational continuity. - Monthly revenue depends on the exclusive pricing of services and the number of customers, rather than the number of employees.

Business: SaaS platform based in Vadodara, and registered in Ahemdabad, Gujarat, providing cloud software and photography tools for professional photographers and studios. - Core products: AI galleries, automated portfolio sites, album management, face recognition and seamless photo delivery features for photographer workflow automation. - Customers: Target users are wedding photographers, school photographers, studio and enterprise photography teams across India and broader geographies. - Traction: Launched with 120+ registered users and early pilots; monthly active users currently 2–5 (early traction stage). - Monetization: Planned subscription plans and add-on fees, plus platform/marketplace commission model once marketplace launches; currently pre-revenue. - Team & operations: Six employees including three co-founders; office on rent in Vasna, Vadodara; monthly burn ~INR 1 lakh; no disclosed liabilities. - Tech & IP: Proprietary codebase and domains exist (not disclosed); no patents declared; product focuses on cloud storage, portfolio generation and delivery management (photorage). - Financials: Monthly sales and last year’s annual revenue are not available as we have only recently launched operations, despite incorporating the business a few years ago.

Business name: A small UAE based catering business operating from Abu Dhabi serving Dubai and nearby areas. - Industry: Catering and food services specializing in Arabic cuisine and local Emirati dishes. - Team size: 11 employees, including experienced chefs with 7–8+ years of professional catering experience. - Core services: Event catering for birthday parties, social events, coffee breaks, and private gatherings. - Monthly order volume: 15–20 catering orders per month, indicating steady recurring demand. - Customer base: 30–35 active repeat customers, showing strong customer retention and repeat business. - Revenue model: Charges per-event catering fees (menu packages, per-head pricing, and add-ons such as coffee break service), generating predictable monthly revenue from recurring orders. - Competitive strengths: Local Arabic cuisine expertise, experienced culinary staff, and established repeat-customer relationships—useful for investor pitch and foodservice expansion. - Growth opportunity: Scale by increasing marketing in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, offering corporate catering contracts, and expanding menu packages to boost monthly orders and average order value.

Business that provides tracking solutions for school fleets and private transportation. - We already have signed contracts with 2 French schools (50 students) and the United Indian school (1,200 students). - We charge KWD 1 per student per month from the schools. - Our software lets parents easily track their children and lets schools obtain important analytics about their drivers and fleet. - We are also in talks with Kharafi Global and the International School of Kuwait, and they have about 1,500 students each. - All the tech was developed in-house by us. - Business was incorporated and started development last year and has commenced operations this month only. - Its been more than 8 months now working on the business and we have got a good response to our product from schools as well as B2B corporate companies for yearly commute on day to day basis. - The business has an active trade license.

The company is a DPIIT and MSME-recognized startup. - The promoters have over 20 years of experience in education and technology. - The team has developed a drone curriculum aligned with NEP 2020 and CBSE guidelines. - The company has a strong network with schools, government bodies, and publishers. - It has published a book that is available on Amazon and Kindle, with over 1,000 copies sold. - Currently, around 50 students are enrolled in drone training programs conducted at schools and through YouTube. - The revenue model is based on training fees, book sales, and online courses. - The company has applied for government startup seed funding and has four permanent employees to ensure smooth operations. - It is a private limited company registered with GST.

Business: Small food ingredients company in Davao City producing a versatile seasoning and dipping sauce for Filipino cuisine. - Team: Micro-business with 5 employees handling production, packing, sales and distribution. - Product: A unique all-around seasoning and dipping sauce designed to complement 100+ Filipino dishes (condiment, flavoring, dipping sauce, tabletop seasoning). - Food safety: Product tested at the Department of Science and Technology food product laboratory to verify consumer safety; seeking FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval to scale and expand distribution. - Customers: We sell to grocery stores, restaurants, and direct household users, addressing both retail and food-service markets. - Revenue model: The business earns sales revenue from packaged retail units, bulk restaurant orders, and repeat household purchases; margin driven by low labor headcount and scalable recipes. - Distribution: Existing local distribution channels in Davao City and surrounding areas via grocers and direct deliveries to restaurants and consumers. - Market opportunity: Positioned in the Filipino condiments and seasonings market with wide product-fit across everyday Filipino cooking and street-food vendors. - Use of funds sought: Scale production capacity, invest in packaging and quality control, and secure FDA approval to enter larger retail chains and expand regional distribution.

Mobile app and software development company based in Aruba, focused on modernizing local job opportunities. - Core offering is a delivery services app designed to bring tech-enabled logistics solutions to the community. - Expanding into custom software development projects for businesses and individuals to improve convenience and efficiency. - Operates with a small, skilled team of 4 entrepreneurs with expertise in app development and business strategy. - Established this year with 2 client partnerships already secured and 2 projects completed in the first year. - Positioned as a first mover in Aruba’s digital employment and logistics sector, with potential to scale regionally. - Operates with a valid registration certificate.

Business: Food items manufacturing focused on bakery products (cookies, cakes, bread) with existing noodle & ketchup lines. - Location: Tezpur, Assam — serving local and regional markets. - Track record: Currently operates a noodle and ketchup manufacturing unit with distribution across ~130 outlets. - Revenue: Generated annual revenues exceeding INR 1 crore under its own brand label (proven brand strength). - New venture: Planning a dedicated food manufacturing plant to produce cookies, cakes and bread with combined capacity of 8–10 quintals per day. - Products & branding: Bakery line will be sold under the same proprietary brand name to leverage existing brand recognition. - Distribution strategy: Targeting wholesalers and retailers for broad market coverage, enabling retail shelf placement and bulk supply to stores. - Compliance: FSSAI license to be acquired upon launch to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Highlights: • Premium boutique model with a capacity limited to 150 active members to ensure exclusivity. • Strategic location in an area of ​​high potential demand. • Competitive prices for the premium market, with sustainable margins. Revenue model: • Monthly, quarterly, and annual memberships (recurring income). • Additional services: personalised training, nutrition, specialized classes. • We plan to generate USD 100 - 200 thousand annual turnover once the operations start. Promoter experience: • Experience in the fitness industry, personalized training, and client management. Permits: • The business will have the corresponding municipal, health, and legal permits to operate. Projected clients: • In the initial phase, it is projected to reach between 100 and 120 active clients in the first few months, with growth to 150 stable clients.

Company: Mohali-based web & mobile development studio offering software development, app development, and web development services. - Team: Small technical team of 2 employees led by an IIT alumnus with 18 years of industry experience. - Track record: Completed 5–6 projects for 4–5 clients, demonstrating delivery capability in custom software and mobile app projects. - Target customers: SMEs, startups, and local businesses seeking custom web applications, mobile apps, API integration, and maintenance services. - Current challenge: Sales have declined due to limited funding, restricting hiring of competent developers and impacting capacity to take on new projects. - Growth opportunity: Additional capital would enable hiring skilled developers, scaling software engineering capacity, accelerating delivery of web apps and mobile apps, and expanding client acquisition efforts. - Competitive edge: Founder’s deep industry experience and IIT pedigree support trust in technical leadership and complex software delivery. - Legal status: Registered with MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs).

Business type: Agro-products import/export trader based in Vapi looking to serve international markets (Dubai, Sharjah). - Product range: Fresh vegetables, rice, onions, potatoes and spices caters to foodservice, retail, and bulk commodity buyers. - Supply chain: Sources products from 3rd-party suppliers and local farmers maintains relationships with 5–6 primary suppliers for crop diversity and volume. - Customers: Export distributors and wholesalers in Dubai and Sharjah with 4-5 pre-orders for scheduled shipments. - Revenue model: Will earn a margin on wholesale trade and export logistics by buying farm produce and reselling in bulk to international distributors, invoiced per shipment and pre-order contracts. - Operations: Small team (2 employees) handling procurement, order management, export documentation, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs. - Our monthly sales and last year’s annual revenue are not available, as we have not commenced operations yet.