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Hobby Class for Sale in Venice, Italy

Business offers specialized training programs in art and architecture for businesses, government organizations, and individuals.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 2 - 5
Legal Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Reported Sales USD 600 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 440 thousand
EBITDA Margin 7 %
Industries Hobby Classes + 1 more
Locations  Amsterdam + 1 more
Local Time 4:29 AM Europe / Amsterdam
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
Overall Rating
Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 760 thousand (Native Currency: EUR 650,000)
Reason: The reason for the sale is that one partner is retiring, another wants to focus on their third child... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 58 thousand
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Business Overview
- Founded as an independent, self-funded education provider, focusing on art, architecture, and design programs.
- The business is registered in the Netherlands, with 98% of its activities taking place in Italy, and operates in Venice, Amsterdam, and Barcelona, establishing a unique presence in key cultural and educational hubs across Europe.
- Recognized for its international orientation and creative industry focus.
- Client base: Over 1,000+ creative participants annually from various backgrounds (art professionals, students, educators).
- Revenue model: Direct Tuition Fees: Students pay for short-term, intensive programs.
- University Partnerships: B2B revenue from faculty-led architecture studios (Rhode Island School of Design, PRATT, Oxford, University of Melbourne, UAE University, etc. ).
- Corporate & Institutional Collaborations: Projects with ministries of culture, foundations, and the creative industries.
- Erasmus+ funded programs: Supporting educator training courses with hundreds of teachers joining via EU funding.
- Custom & private courses: Special commissions for groups, including educators and industry professionals.
- Awards from EU Department of Education and ECC.
- Despite a slight decline in independent operations that is affecting sales, the institution's high valuation is supported by its strong reputation and accrued goodwill in the educational sector.
Products & Services Overview
The business offers the following services:
1. Teacher training available with EU-funding.
2. Summer schools in partnership with universities (students get credits for some)
3. Short courses for artists promoted by influencers.
Assets Overview
Tangible Assets:
Office Furniture & Equipment:
Tables and chairs for classrooms.
Screens and projectors (sufficient for 100+ students)
Technology & Hardware:
Computers.
Data storage hardware.
Vehicles:
6 cars.
Intangible Assets:
Educational & Institutional Recognition:
Registration as an Erasmus provider.
CRKBO registration (recognition for VAT-exempt educational services in the Netherlands)
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with universities (long-standing agreements with partner institutions)
Established reputation in the education and cultural sectors.
Course Portfolio & Intellectual Property:
Extensive portfolio of well-developed courses in art, architecture, and design, including:
Complete curriculum and structured lecture materials.
Fully designed programs ready for delivery.
Marketing materials for program promotion.
Database of 85,000 contacts (students, alumni, professionals, and partners)
- Brand & Digital Presence:
Website.
Instagram account with an engaged audience.
Brand goodwill and recognition in the art, architecture, and education sectors.
Long-standing relationships with influencers in the creative and academic industries.
- Business & Corporate Structure:
Holding structure in the Netherlands (one operational company + three holding entities, each with 5+ years of existence)
Existing work company to manage operations.
Facilities Overview
Historic palace in Venice, Italy and creative spaces in Amsterdam and Barcelona (all rental and flexible).
Capitalization Overview
Self-funding via revenue, small outstanding loan of 60k, Erasmus grants from EU.
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