Business Investment Opportunities

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.

Trading business specializing in cement and TMT steel distribution. - Current cement trading volume: 1,500 tons sold monthly. - TMT steel trading volume: 10,000 tons monthly. - Products are sold directly through dealer networks, ensuring consistent bulk demand. - Revenue model is B2B with a focus on supplying to builders, contractors, and distributors. The business operates with a low employee count since it handles large order values, and trading as its nature, means there’s no need for a high number of staff. - Business is GST certified and fully compliant with trading regulations.

Trading business specializing in cement and TMT steel distribution. - Current cement trading volume: 1,500 tons sold monthly. - TMT steel trading volume: 10,000 tons monthly. - Products are sold directly through dealer networks, ensuring consistent bulk demand. - Revenue model is B2B with a focus on supplying to builders, contractors, and distributors. The business operates with a low employee count since it handles large order values, and trading as its nature, means there’s no need for a high number of staff. - Business is GST certified and fully compliant with trading regulations.

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.

Two-wheeler manufacturer focused on remanufacturing existing vehicles to run on hydrogen fuel. - Plans to remanufacture 100 two-wheelers per month with eco-friendly, sustainable fuel technology. - Positioned to serve the growing clean mobility segment, targeting cost-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. - Operates with a valid certificate of incorporation and is compliant with regulatory norms.

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.

Newly established rotavator blade manufacturing company operating from the last 8 months. We directly manufacture all types of blades (C & L which occupies 80% of the blade market) for rotavators. Mini to 8 foot rotavators are manufactured with the help of our local vendor tie-ups. Our customers include dealers, distributors, and OEMs. Our target market include states like Maharashtra, Bihar, UP, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Punjab, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. We have a capacity utilization of 40,000 units per month, with 3L units being the maximum capacity. The peak season for the business lasts for 8 months in a year from Sep-Jan and Apr-June. Our current sales have been limited sample loads, and we have made sales of INR 18 lakh since inception. Have 6 part-time staff in addition to the 2 permanent employees. The business has MSME, and ISO certifications and licenses including GST, and Imports & Exports.

Newly incorporated private limited automobile services company based in Bagdol, Lalitpur, Nepal, currently pre-revenue and seeking growth capital. - Core activities will include buying and selling second-hand motorcycles, repair and maintenance services, and sale of bike accessories and spare parts (aftermarket parts and replacement parts). - Additional services will include exchange programs for used bikes and planned future offerings of vehicle rental services and electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. - Target customers are retail riders, fleet operators, and corporate clients requiring vehicle maintenance, parts supply, and bike rental solutions. - Revenue will be generated from bike sales (used-bike margin), repair and service fees, parts and accessories sales, exchange transaction commissions, and future rental and charging station fees. - Operations will start in Lalipur/Bagdol with plans to expand across Nepal; growth strategy includes franchising or branch rollouts and partnerships with local workshops. - In talks with 16 workshops for service tie-ups to extend repair network and expand service coverage for roadside assistance and workshop referrals. - Founder has ~10 years’ experience in the automobile industry who oversees operations, supplier sourcing, and workshop integrations. - Seeking NPR 2.5 Crore investment to fund working capital, inventory acquisition (used bikes and parts), setup of rental fleet, and initial buildout for charging station pilots. - The business will be operating as an in-person service center in Bagdol, Lalitpur providing diagnostics, mechanical repairs, parts retail, and customer service for walk-in and scheduled maintenance.

Business: Bangalore-based pest control company offering residential and commercial pest management services across Bengaluru. - Team: Small operations with 6 employees handling service delivery, scheduling and client relations. - Core services: Cockroach management, rodent control, mosquito control and related pest extermination and pest prevention services. - Service model: Primarily contract-based for commercial clients (2–3 corporate accounts and 50+ commercial clients); one-off and recurring residential customers. - Revenue streams: Service fees from recurring commercial contracts, one-time residential treatments, periodic maintenance packages, and inspection/consultation charges. - Market presence & lead generation: Listed on Justdial and Google, receiving leads and references from online listings and local referrals. - Growth objective: Business is stable in Bengaluru with plans to expand services and client base beyond current footprint.

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.