Profitable Photographic Equipment Company Investment Opportunity in Singapore
Established | 1-5 year(s) |
Employees | < 2 |
Legal Entity | Private Limited Company |
Reported Sales | USD 116 thousand |
Run Rate Sales | USD 140 thousand |
EBITDA Margin | 35 % |
Industries | Photographic Equipment |
Locations | Singapore |
Local Time | 11:12 AM Asia / Singapore |
Listed By | Business Owner / Director |
Status | Active |
- Deep network of supplies from Europe and the US from collectors, distressed dealers, private estates, and auction houses in over 10 countries.
- Average net margins exceed 70% on average sale of approx $1500 ($400-$10k + selling price).
- Selling is done through Carousell, Facebook, and repeat clients/referrals.
- Completed over 110 transactions for $150,000 in the initial 10 months as a 20-hour per week side business, with 30% repeat business.
- Over 150 collectors, dealers, and photographers follow the postings.
- Overheads and variable COGS are very low, including home office, minor repairs, and shipping, totalling less than 15% of sales.
- The business can be scaled as is, expanded online for global clients, or turned into bespoke retail with limited real estate and staff required.
- Currently ranked number 1 or 2 in the photography category (130 competitors) for views on Carousell, with 100% 5-star reviews.
- Sells better condition and rare pieces at 20-30% lower prices than other dealers, with higher margins due to sourcing and knowledge.
- Turnover of capital is every 60 days due to lower prices.
- American expat in Singapore for 20 years with a 35+ year track record as an entrepreneur across multiple industries.
- Founder, investor, advisor, and mentor with a focus on finding safe and profitable opportunities.
- Former photographer and long-time Leica collector with a unique ability to source and access supply.
- Simple high-margin trading business with growing demand, requiring unique knowledge and access to supply outside of Asia.
- Needs small capital to grow.
- The business has valid registrations from the local government body.
- Growing demand for 20–30-year-olds getting into film for the first time and 50+ year olds returning to their earlier passion.
- Supply is limited and prices are escalating year on year, leading collectors globally to buy top rare pieces.
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Earlier than 15 daysSenior Product Manager, Software Development Services, Singapore, Individual Investor / Buyer connected with the Business
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