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Profitable Hardware Store for Sale in Kisii, Kenya
Profitable Kisii-based hardware store and FMCG retailer receiving 600+ daily walk-ins seeks full sale.
Well-established hardware and FMCG retailer located in Kisii, serving our community with a wide range of products.
- We sell and distribute hardware items and fast-moving consumer goods to retail customers, contractors, and local businesses.
- Our physical store sees an average of over 600 walk-ins every day, showcasing our popularity in the area.
- Our average order value ranges between KES 150,000 and KES 400,000, reflecting strong customer spending.
- We have a dedicated team of 250 employees, including 150 part-time staff, ensuring smooth operations and high sales.
- While we currently focus on in-store sales, we also have an online presence that can be expanded for future growth.
- The owner is looking to exit the business due to retirement, creating a great opportunity for new investors or buyers.
- Registered as a private limited entity, ensuring compliance with retail and wholesale activities.
Run Rate Sales
USD
65 million
EBITDA Margin
5 %
Advertising Agency Equity Stake For Sale in Cairo, Egypt
Seeking investment: Regional growth and advertising agency helping brands in Egypt and GCC increase sales.
Established advertising agency based in Cairo, specializing in integrated growth and marketing services for medium and large organizations in Egypt and the GCC.
- Offers a diverse range of products and services including growth retainers, performance marketing, brand strategy, market entry programs, and creative campaign production.
- Provides monthly strategic and performance-based programs that help clients, including real estate developers, FMCG companies, and financial institutions, generate customer demand and increase sales leads.
- Focuses on data-driven performance marketing to produce measurable results, aimed primarily at brands looking to directly boost sales and ROI.
- Implements high-margin consulting offerings to assist international brands and companies in developing effective market entry and product launch strategies, tailored for GCC markets.
- Develops impactful advertising campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and customer acquisition through video content and influencer collaborations for large clients.
- Boasts over 12 years of operational experience with a proven record of delivering successful campaigns, supported by deep regional relationships and a strong portfolio across various sectors.
- Generates predictable revenue through a combination of retainer agreements, performance-based projects, and long-term client engagements, ensuring a growing stream of income and sustainability.
- Business has a Commercial Registration Certificate.
Run Rate Sales
USD
1.84 million
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Automobile Parts Wholesale Company Equity Stake For Sale in Talatona, Angola
Automotive parts distributor and private-label lubricant brand based in Talatona, Angola, with pan-African expansion plans.
Operates as an automotive aftermarket distribution business with a growing private-label product portfolio.
- Top-selling products include automotive spare parts and consumables such as engine oils and lubricants, brake fluids, coolants, filters, RTV sealants, adhesives, PU sealants, and auto accessories.
- Products are sold under in-house private labels, alongside selected imported brands.
- Serves auto parts wholesalers, retail shops, mechanics, transport companies, fleet operators, and end consumers.
- Operates primarily on a B2B wholesale distribution model supported by direct sales and repeat distributor relationships.
- In operation since 6 years with an established customer base across Angola and early expansion links to Nigeria and the DRC.
- Preparing for local manufacturing to strengthen margins and support pan-African market expansion.
- Employs 12 staff and operates with established supply chains and brand assets.
- Promoter brings over a decade of experience in the automotive aftermarket and cross-border trade, with strong supplier relationships in Asia.
- The brand is positioned as a quality, affordable alternative in a price-sensitive market and is well accepted by mechanics and traders.
- Revenue generated through wholesale distribution and private-label product sales.
- Repeat orders from distributors and long-term B2B relationships form the core revenue base.
- Holds a valid registration certificate.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
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Automobile Parts Wholesale Company Equity Stake For Sale in Talatona, Angola
Automotive parts distributor and private-label lubricant brand based in Talatona, Angola, with pan-African expansion plans.
Operates as an automotive aftermarket distribution business with a growing private-label product portfolio.
- Top-selling products include automotive spare parts and consumables such as engine oils and lubricants, brake fluids, coolants, filters, RTV sealants, adhesives, PU sealants, and auto accessories.
- Products are sold under in-house private labels, alongside selected imported brands.
- Serves auto parts wholesalers, retail shops, mechanics, transport companies, fleet operators, and end consumers.
- Operates primarily on a B2B wholesale distribution model supported by direct sales and repeat distributor relationships.
- In operation since 6 years with an established customer base across Angola and early expansion links to Nigeria and the DRC.
- Preparing for local manufacturing to strengthen margins and support pan-African market expansion.
- Employs 12 staff and operates with established supply chains and brand assets.
- Promoter brings over a decade of experience in the automotive aftermarket and cross-border trade, with strong supplier relationships in Asia.
- The brand is positioned as a quality, affordable alternative in a price-sensitive market and is well accepted by mechanics and traders.
- Revenue generated through wholesale distribution and private-label product sales.
- Repeat orders from distributors and long-term B2B relationships form the core revenue base.
- Holds a valid registration certificate.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Gold Mining Company Equity Stake For Sale in Accra, Ghana
Ghana-based licensed gold exploration, mining, and engineering services company supplying gold to local buyers.
Business Overview.
-Operates as a fully registered and compliant Ghanaian company focused on gold exploration, mining support services, and engineering solutions.
-Engages in gold exploration and production activities supported by established local operating frameworks and partnerships.
-Maintains operational processing capability designed for consistent and scalable production, aligned with market demand and growth objectives.
-Supplies produced gold to approved local offtakers and licensed buyers, ensuring reliable market access and predictable sales channels.
-Provides end-to-end mining support services, including mine planning, engineering advisory, infrastructure development, and operational support for concession holders and investment partners.
-Benefits from strong working relationships with key regulatory institutions and local community stakeholders, supporting smooth operations and long-term continuity.
-Led by an experienced management team with over a decade of combined expertise across mining operations, engineering, and project development in Ghana.
-Generates revenue through a diversified model comprising gold production, technical support services, and project-based engineering engagements.
-Operates under a valid corporate registration and established business structure, offering a clear entry pathway for equity partners or strategic investors.
Run Rate Sales
USD
2.2 million
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Commercial Real Estate Assets for Sale in Mchinga, Tanzania
Tanzania-based titled beachfront land asset near LNG zone, offered for outright sale to developers.
Prime coastal land asset located at the point where the tarmac road from Dar es Salaam meets the Indian Ocean.
- The property comprises approximately 7 titled acres of pristine beachfront land with a direct beach frontage.
- Located less than 200 meters from the main tarmac road, providing strong accessibility to Dar es Salaam and Lindi.
- Positioned around 6 km from the designated LNG development zone, a major upcoming infrastructure and energy project.
- The land is commercially zoned, making it suitable for hospitality, residential, or mixed-use development.
- Fully secured with a brick boundary wall, enhancing safety and development readiness.
- The location benefits from anticipated demand driven by large-scale LNG construction and associated workforce housing needs.
- The land is valued at EUR 780k.
- The land has registration paper.
Ownership Duration
1-5 year(s)
Industries
Commercial Real Estate
Personal Loans Company Equity Stake For Sale in Wedza, Zimbabwe
RBZ-licensed microfinance institution seeking investment to scale lending operations in Zimbabwe.
The business is a regulated credit-only microfinance institution in Zimbabwe, licensed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), ensuring compliance and reliability in personal and commercial lending.
- It operates 8 branches strategically located across the Harare Province, focusing on providing personal loans specifically for government employees and collateral-backed loans.
- The hybrid lending model combines disbursement from its own balance sheet with loans facilitated through partnerships with banks and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
- The loan offerings include personal loans for government workers with an average ticket size of USD 500, and collateral-based loans averaging USD 1,000, attracting a diverse customer base.
- Acceptable collateral includes movable assets like vehicles and electronics, as well as immovable property such as residential homes, enhancing security and loan approval rates.
- The company employs a strong multi-channel customer acquisition strategy, utilizing walk-ins, agents, referrals, and social media marketing to reach new clients effectively.
- Revenue is generated primarily through interest income, with rates of 12% per month for personal loans and 15% for collateral-based loans, alongside establishment fees applicable to collateral loans.
- The current outstanding loan book stands at approximately USD 200,000, with historical loan disbursements exceeding USD 5 million, reflecting steady growth in the lending sector.
- The business enjoys a healthy average monthly loan disbursement of about USD 50,000, with a reported 7% non-performing asset (NPA) rate, demonstrating a conservative and responsible lending approach.
- The company has shown consistent growth, achieving approximately 20% annual disbursement growth since 2020, despite recent challenges related to delayed government remittances.
- The decrease in run-rate sales is due to delayed repayment remittances from the Government. As a result, the business relied on short-term borrowings for on-lending, which offered lower margins compared to lending from its own balance sheet. Consequently, the shareholders decided to reduce loan disbursements.
Run Rate Sales
USD
480 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Newly Established Telemedicine Company Equity Stake For Sale in Yenagoa, Nigeria
Healthcare startup in Yenagoa offering telemedicine and home healthcare, seeks investment for website development.
Run Rate Sales
USD
8.9 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Newly Established Solar Projects Business Equity Stake For Sale in Walvis Bay, Namibia
Namibia-based renewable energy startup seeks investment for developing 20MW solar PV plant in Hardap region.
The business is focused on developing a 20MW solar PV power plant located in the Hardap region of Namibia, providing a sustainable energy solution.
- The project is currently in the ideation and planning stage, with full development activities scheduled to commence upon successful award of the government project bid.
- Currently in the pre-revenue phase, the company is actively preparing for a total of 6 solar energy projects, aiming to secure investment for 1 of those opportunities.
- The estimated annual revenue for the completed project is projected to be around N$500 million, contributing significantly to Namibia's renewable energy sector.
- The business is seeking a strategic partner with expertise in photovoltaic (PV) solar project development to enhance project implementation and operational efficiency.
- Revenue generation will be primarily through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the government, allowing for consistent and predictable income through regular billing cycles.
- Once the project secures the necessary contracts, the business will obtain all required industry-specific licenses and certifications to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- The investment opportunity presents a chance to contribute to Namibia's green energy initiatives while capitalizing on the growing demand for renewable energy solutions.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Newly Established Battery and UPS Manufacturing Company Equity Stake For Sale in Harare, Zimbabwe
Developing solid-state chemical-free power source converting ambient energy into stable DC electricity.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Newly Established Inter-Modal Passenger Transport Company Seeking Loan in Benin City, Nigeria
Pre-revenue university-focused transportation startup in Edo State with essential assets seeks funding to launch operations.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Microfinance Company Equity Stake For Sale in Nairobi, Kenya
Strategic partnership opportunity in a lending/microfinance company led by an experienced ex-banker.
Run Rate Sales
USD
1.16 million
EBITDA Margin
5 %
Newly Established Nonprofit Organisation Equity Stake For Sale in Kigali, Rwanda
Women-led Rwandan NGO empowering vulnerable women and families through community support, advocacy, and donor-funded initiatives.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Digital Marketing Company Seeking Loan in Lagos, Nigeria
All in one social media app with multiple revenue streams. Registered in UK, USA &Nigeria.
Run Rate Sales
USD
177 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Enterprise Software Company for Sale in Johannesburg, South Africa
Enterprise digital commerce platform with proprietary IP offering B2B route-to-market and AI-driven automation solutions.
Run Rate Sales
USD
280 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
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