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Social Network Website Investment Opportunity in Kingston, Jamaica

Next-generation dating platform connecting users through shared real-life experiences, seeking investment for development and launch.
Innovative dating platform designed to facilitate connections through shared real-life experiences, positioning it as a unique offering in the online dating industry, currently in pre-revenue stage. - Currently in beta stage, the platform is gaining momentum in the Caribbean and North American markets, indicative of its potential to capture a diverse user base. - Robust revenue model featuring freemium access, paid boosts, and featured event placements, with an eye on future brand partnerships—offering multiple income streams as the company progresses. - Founded by a seasoned designer and project manager with a rich background in film production, branding, and tech-enabled platforms, providing strategic leadership for the company's growth and innovation. - Early traction on platforms like Indie Hackers, Telegram, and adult lifestyle forums, highlighting effective marketing and user engagement strategies. - The platform ensures user trust and integrity with SMS verification and a secure onboarding process, which are incorporated from the beta stage. - Preparing for a soft launch with the current beta testing phase, and while the website is ready, app development is underway to enhance user accessibility. - The parent company is registered in Delaware, USA, but operations are centered in Jamaica, providing a strategic advantage for market penetration and business expansion in the Caribbean region.
Next-generation dating platform connecting users through shared real-life experiences, seeking investment for development and launch.
7.3   Kingston
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 62 K for 30%
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Online Marketplace Company Investment Opportunity in Kingston, Jamaica

Scalable Jamaican online marketplace platform for groceries with 1,000+ customers, supermarket tie-ups, and national reach.
Online marketplace selling groceries and household essentials to consumers across Jamaica. - Lists partnered supermarkets on the platform, allowing users to browse, order, and receive items conveniently. - Currently onboarded 5 supermarkets, fulfilling over 500 orders per month. - Serves over 1,000 active consumers, operating throughout Jamaica. - Revenue is generated through transaction and logistics fees from each order. Since the business operates online it does not need a high employee count. - Platform is built to scale, with capacity to support up to 500 businesses and 10,000 customers. - Minor dip in recent sales attributed to temporary financial constraints. - Promoter has over 7 years of experience in retail, technology, and e-commerce operations.
6.7   Kingston
Run Rate Sales
USD 560 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 560 K for 45%
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Online Marketplace Company for Sale in Kingston, Jamaica

Online ticketing platform with 10+ years of promoter experience for sale in Jamaica.
We are an online ticketing platform for event and attraction sharing. - How it works: Organizers list events on our platform, customers pay through our payment gateways, and we charge a percentage fee. - Our primary revenue source is event ticket sales. - Secondary revenue sources include digital marketing and social media content. - We sell tickets to concerts, plays, and outdoor events listed by organizers on our platform. - Our client base consists of 5 recurring organizers. - We conduct workshops in various locations to acquire new clients. - Our promoters have 10 years of industry experience. - The company is registered as an LLC in Jamaica and USA. - We promote both travel and virtual events. - Our digital marketing efforts are focused on low-key concerts and events through our Facebook and Instagram channels.
6.8   Kingston
Run Rate Sales
USD 4.1 thousand
EBITDA Margin
18 %
Business for Sale
USD 62 K
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Online Marketplace Company for Sale in Kingston, Jamaica

Online ticketing platform with 10+ years of promoter experience for sale in Jamaica.
We are an online ticketing platform for event and attraction sharing. - How it works: Organizers list events on our platform, customers pay through our payment gateways, and we charge a percentage fee. - Our primary revenue source is event ticket sales. - Secondary revenue sources include digital marketing and social media content. - We sell tickets to concerts, plays, and outdoor events listed by organizers on our platform. - Our client base consists of 5 recurring organizers. - We conduct workshops in various locations to acquire new clients. - Our promoters have 10 years of industry experience. - The company is registered as an LLC in Jamaica and USA. - We promote both travel and virtual events. - Our digital marketing efforts are focused on low-key concerts and events through our Facebook and Instagram channels.
6.8   Kingston
Run Rate Sales
USD 4.1 thousand
EBITDA Margin
18 %
Business for Sale
USD 62 K
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Travel Portal Investment Opportunity in Port Maria, Jamaica

Halal travel platform developing Muslim-friendly tourism in Jamaica through certification, curation, and destination management.
Pioneering, pre-revenue Halal tourism development in Jamaica, targeting the growing global Muslim travel segment. - Offers Halal Hospitality Training and Certification for hotels, restaurants, and attractions in collaboration with the Islamic Council of Jamaica and with support from the Ministry of Tourism. - Specializes in curating Muslim-friendly travel experiences including Halal food, guided tours, and accommodations that meet Islamic standards. - Currently working with 3 hotels, a coffee farm, and a cafe in Port Antonio; 5 local eateries already certified. - Incubator model launched in Portland, Jamaica, offering a lush, nature-based experience for Muslim travelers. - Featured in the Jamaica Observer and received formal interest from the Ministry of Tourism to integrate its training programs. - Preparing for a formal public launch event in October with Halal-compliant Jamaican cuisine. - Actively building public awareness to promote Islamic etiquette and cultural acceptance. - Revenue model includes destination management services, certification programs, and curated travel packages. - Operations expected to commence this year; currently pre-revenue.
7.7   Port Maria
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 150 K for 30%
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FinTech Startup Investment Opportunity in Hope Bay, Jamaica

Fintech company developing a superapp allowing users to conduct daily business transactions at their fingertips.
We are a startup company, however, we have started the app development using our own skillsets and resources. - The total transaction value in the digital payments segment in Jamaica was USD 885.59 million in last year and is projected to reach USD 972.40 million this year. - So this can be a very lucrative business if marketed properly, especially with the direction in which the world is going. - The business has 9 employees who have full-time jobs in other companies, they are working in the IT and technical departments, finance, and marketing departments of the business. They will soon leave their jobs once the business receives funding. - We have currently signed up 4 entities for the platform. - The business makes money through the payments made through its software. We will be charging a percentage commission per transaction. - Our team is highly skilled and they are currently working at the top-most organizations in the world.
7   Hope Bay
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 310 K for 15%
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Application Software Company Investment Opportunity in Portmore, Jamaica

Jamaican IT company seeks funding to launch and market its upcoming payroll software product.
Company offers IT and digital marketing services. - Our company offers remote & on-site IT support and a wide foray of digital marketing services. - We have 10 clients, that are all domestic clients. - Our in-house developers are working on 2 software products for the Jamaican market. All our financial resources have been diverted for this purpose. - The investor will receive a maximum stake of 30% in our company.
6.3   Portmore
Run Rate Sales
USD 7.5 thousand
EBITDA Margin
22 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 18.7 K for 30%
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Travel Portal Investment Opportunity in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe

Travel company with main focus on Caribbean islands with 3000+ packages seeking investment for expansion.
The company aims to connect the Caribbean islands by offering “ready-to-go” packages that combine transportation, accommodation, and cultural experiences. - The vision goes beyond tourism, focusing on promoting local cultures and building strong, lasting connections across the Caribbean arc. - Operations were paused a few months ago as the promoter shifted focus to other business interests, which has led to a drop in sales this year. - While active, we offered over 3,000 packages through a fully functional website that handled customer bookings directly. - We are registered under the RCS (Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés) – the French Trade and Companies Register.
6.4   Baie-Mahault
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 117 K for 30%
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Travel Portal Seeking Loan in San José, Costa Rica

Online listing platform offering hotel and sightseeing information to tourists and travellers.
A digital listing platform offering various services to tourists and travellers. - Our platform is used by business owners to list their business and services to generate leads. - We have 742 clients registered on the platform. Our clients are hotels, package tours, real estate rentals, restaurants, tour operators. - Started the business in Costa Rica and recently expanded in Panama and Nicaragua. - Have already added 200 listings in Panama and Nicaragua. - Expecting to add 10,000 listings in the next two years. - We generate revenue through listing fee from business owners and ads on the platform. - Sales increased compared to last year due to more marketing activities. - Business does not own any major physical assets apart from the website and laptops.
7.8   San José
Run Rate Sales
USD 59 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Business Loan
USD 40 K at 10%
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Travel Portal for Sale in Oshawa, Canada

All-in-one travel booking engine featuring 1,500+ global airlines, over 4.8 million hotels across 110+ countries.
Also included in the sale: - Proprietary booking engine and admin panel. - Integrated multi-currency payment gateways. - API-ready infrastructure for resellers and affiliate partnerships. - Trademark and brand assets (Canada-registered) - No outstanding debts or liabilities. - Low operational overhead and fully remote operability. Built with scalability at its core, the platform supports dual-channel architecture, one tailored for B2C with competitive pricing and one dedicated to B2B with net rates, commission control, and the ability to assign exclusive GSA rights per region. Its architecture allows easy expansion into additional GDS systems, OTA partnerships, or local supplier feeds.
7.4   Oshawa
Run Rate Sales
USD 87 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Business for Sale
USD 180 K
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Social Network Website Investment Opportunity in Saint Paul, Antigua

Social network app for hospitality businesses to connect with local communities, seeking investment.
The business is a social network app currently in a beta testing phase, designed for use by restaurants, bars, clubs, and venues to communicate offers, event news, and job vacancies directly to local communities. - It offers a variety of features and tools for both establishments and users, enabling the tracking of chef news, grand openings, special offers, daily updates, music events, restaurant profiles, and staff vacancies. - Establishments can post messages in a user-friendly format of up to 240 characters, with the ability to include emojis, links, and schedule posts. They can also attach photos and videos. The business offers both free and VIP plans for establishments. - The app provides localized feeds, with users setting their smartphone's GPS or manually entering their location to receive a personalized feed of relevant and timely posts within a 5-100 mile radius. - Users have the ability to filter results by region, food, and venue, allowing for personalized content based on their preferences or needs, such as dancing, pizza, or vegetarian options. - Users can engage with establishments by calling or messaging them, as well as commenting, liking, and favoriting posts. They also have the option to share posts with friends and customers. - The app includes detailed profiles of favorite establishments, encompassing address details, opening hours, closed holidays, and photos, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly experience. - The platform includes a dedicated jobs tab, allowing establishments to post job vacancies, adding value to both users and businesses. - Business has a diverse revenue model, including in-app ads and subscription-based VIP plans for establishments.
6.1   Saint Paul
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 250 K for 10%
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Mobile App Investment Opportunity in Toronto, Canada

Mobile app that will serve as an online marketplace for homemade food requires funding.
Business with iOS and Android prototype of a mobile app for ordering food from home chefs. The app is yet to get operational. The target audience will basically be any user who uses mobile apps for food delivery. The app will be a platform for individuals to sell their home-cooked food as well. The app will charge a small 5-10% percentage fee from the individuals selling food on the app. (The fee structure is not yet finalized and is subject to change) The prototype development was outsourced and the third party did a good job. We now want funds to set up a dedicated team of developers. After this, we will be able to make the app fully operational and launch it on the respective app marketplaces.
6.2   Toronto
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 102 K for 20%
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Job Portal Investment Opportunity in Santa Cruz, Aruba

Aruba-based software venture developing delivery apps and custom software solutions, seeking growth through tech-driven opportunities.
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.
7   Santa Cruz
Run Rate Sales
USD 10 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 110 K for 25%
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Online Marketplace Startup Investment Opportunity in Pleasanton, USA

Online video-based shopping marketplace connecting small businesses with customers, seeking investment and marketing support.
Innovative online marketplace facilitating virtual consultations between small business vendors and customers, enhancing online shopping experiences. - Completed over a year of rigorous development, including 12 months of platform creation and 4 months of design and prototyping. - Currently in the pre-revenue stage, with a structured premium plan aimed at monetization through vendor subscriptions, both monthly and yearly plans are available. - Hosted on a scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless expansion and performance scalability. - Introduced a unique marketplace experience by enabling businesses to offer exclusive, direct, and engaged customer interactions through virtual commerce. - Recently onboarded four local stores, demonstrating early traction and the platform's potential to support small businesses digitally. - Embracing the emerging trend of virtual conversational ecommerce, which promotes one-to-one customer engagement in the shopping process, addressing buyer reluctance through personalized assistance.
7.7   Pleasanton
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 25 K for 10%
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Job Portal Seeking Loan in Ottawa, Canada

Online video resumes and live interviews platform, looking for funds to market and expand.
We have an amazing platform, head Quartered in Canada with a focus on recruiting talent from Bangladesh. - We are designed to help talent acquisition teams to hire better quality candidates faster, while also decreasing the time they spend on screening candidates by 50%. - Through our website, the hiring teams can switch from traditional ways of interviews to video interviews. -Candidates can choose to answer from a pre-set pile of questions and employers can quickly evaluate their video interview. - Our revenue model is subscription based and we have paid plans for 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year subscriptions with different prices. - Woman owned businesses making an impact. We plan to expand within the next 3 years to other countries. - We have not started the operations yet but our current focus is to expand the business to Bangladesh and begin operations in Canada and Bangladesh shortly. - Our payment portals will be ready to operate by the end of this month and we are planning to launch operations by the end of this year.
6.4   Ottawa
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business Loan
USD 13.8 K at 5%
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Investing in Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

Investing in businesses is a strategic endeavor that can significantly grow your wealth if approached knowledgeably. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the intricacies of businesses for investment is crucial.

Understanding Business Investment

Business investment refers to the allocation of capital to a company with the expectation of receiving financial returns. This can occur through direct investment in a private company or by purchasing stocks and shares of publicly traded businesses.

Types of Business Investments

  1. Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.

  2. Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.

  3. Venture Capital and Angel Investing: These are types of equity investment where investors provide capital to startups and small businesses that have potential for growth.

  4. Crowdfunding: An innovative way to invest in businesses where multiple investors contribute small amounts of capital via platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

Advantages of Investing in Businesses

  • Potential for High Returns: Businesses have the potential to grow substantially, resulting in significant returns on investment.
  • Portfolio Diversification: Investing in various businesses can diversify an investment portfolio, reducing overall risk.
  • Active Involvement: Investors can actively participate in their investments, offering guidance and support to businesses.

Risks Involved in Business Investment

Even though investing in businesses offers attractive returns, it involves certain risks:

  • Market Volatility: Economic changes can affect business profitability and stock prices.
  • Failure Risk: Especially with startups, there's always a risk of failure resulting in loss of investment.
  • Regulatory Issues: Changes in laws and regulations can impact businesses adversely.

How to Choose the Right Business for Investment

  • Research and Analysis: Understand the business model, industry sector, and financial health of the business.
  • Growth Potential: Evaluate the business's potential for growth and scalability.
  • Management Quality: A competent management team can greatly influence a business’s success.
  • Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and economic conditions that might affect the business.
  • Competitive Advantage: Ensure the business has a unique selling proposition or competitive edge.

Conclusion

Investing in businesses for investment can be incredibly rewarding. However, it requires a thorough understanding of the market, diligent research, and careful selection. By weighing the potential benefits against the risks and conducting due diligence, investors can enhance their ability to make profitable investments. Always consider consulting a financial advisor to tailor your investment strategy to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance.

Invest wisely, and watch your investments flourish!

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