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Profitable Photographic Equipment Company Investment Opportunity in Singapore

Highly profitable trading of vintage and rare camera equipment primarily Leica, Hasselblad, and Rolleiflex.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
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
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Partial Stake Sale
USD 58 thousand for 35.0% stake (Native Currency: SGD 75,000)
Reason: Need to buy additional inventory for 60-90 cameras with demand and add some support services to incr... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 19.3 thousand
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Business Overview
- Established in Singapore, the business specialises in trading collector cameras and lenses.
- 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.
Products & Services Overview
- Supply Leica, Hasselblad, and other vintage and rare camera equipment (bodies, lenses, accessories) to collectors and photographers in Singapore, SEA, Europe, Australia, and the US.
- 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.
Assets Overview
Current inventory including items that need repairs, network and goodwill.
Facilities Overview
The business is currently run from my home with sales generated online and in personal meetings with clients.
Capitalization Overview
The business is a subdivision of my household company and I have funded it with personal savings til now but my income from other projects has stopped so looking for an investment of $30k to $75k to scale up at get some supporting resources with the option for physical retail if the investor is interested.
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