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    Seafood Processing Company Investment Opportunity in London, UK

    A mission to be the no. 1 choice for sustainable, responsible, socially acceptable canned tuna.
    De-risked with £268K self-funded to prove operational viability: MVP developed, lab-tested best-in-class nutrition, and 1,000 consumer samples with over 80% positive feedback compared to existing brands. - UK/EU market: £4.3B TAM | £750M SAM. - CAGR: 5.1% / 10-year growth: 32.7%. - Brand is registered as a trademark. - Go-to-market (GTM) strategy for consumer acquisition and retention has been thoroughly researched over 2-years. - SEIS & EIS tax eligible in the UK.
    7.5   London
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 2.67 Mn for 25%
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    Newly Established Chocolate and Confectionery Company Investment Opportunity in Welwyn Garden City, UK

    Business specialising in aphrodisiac chocolates seeks a partner to help with business expansion.
    Aphrodisiac chocolate for couples looking for intimacy. - Started 3 months ago. - Over 200 boxes sold. - Package production, and manufacturing are currently outsourced. - Currently, revenue is equally distributed between retail and e-commerce website. - Tied up with one of the largest retail store chains in the UK. - In talks with 25 local retailers. - With Christmas and Valentine's Day coming, sales are sure to see a big jump. - A massive retail chain has decided to join them and bring out a special Valentine's Day edition, which will help with additional marketing for the brand. - Holds Certificate of Analysis and is HSFS compliant.
    6.5   Welwyn Garden City
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 96 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    25 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 334 K for 12%
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    Profitable Nutrition Food Company Investment Opportunity in Northampton, UK

    UK turmeric supplement wholesaler and distributor seeking investment to initiate clinical trials for market authorization.
    The company currently sells two innovative turmeric supplement products to individuals such as doctors and health-conscious customers. - We operate as a distributor and not a manufacturer. - An MoU has been signed with a manufacturer in Kerala, India. - We distribute these products through platforms like Amazon and eBay. - We also supply clinically proven supplements via CICs and charities. - The company has more than 50 clients. - The company is registered in the UK as a private limited entity.
    7.1   Northampton
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 16 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 134 K for 49%
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    Profitable Nutrition Food Company Investment Opportunity in Northampton, UK

    UK turmeric supplement wholesaler and distributor seeking investment to initiate clinical trials for market authorization.
    The company currently sells two innovative turmeric supplement products to individuals such as doctors and health-conscious customers. - We operate as a distributor and not a manufacturer. - An MoU has been signed with a manufacturer in Kerala, India. - We distribute these products through platforms like Amazon and eBay. - We also supply clinically proven supplements via CICs and charities. - The company has more than 50 clients. - The company is registered in the UK as a private limited entity.
    7.1   Northampton
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 16 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 134 K for 49%
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    Profitable Frozen Food Company Investment Opportunity in Sheffield, UK

    15 year old established ice cream brand specialized in East Asian flavors serving 200 clients.
    An established ice cream brand that specializes in manufacturing and supply of East Asian flavors and has been in operation for 15 years. - The majority of sales are directed towards business-to-business (B2B) channels, supplying to food service and retail sectors. - Has a diverse client base of 300, including multi-site chain restaurants, Japanese restaurants, and independent retailers. - With an average of 10 supplies per day, the brand demonstrates consistent and ongoing demand for its products, showcasing the potential for growth and increased market penetration. - Production capacity is 600 litres/day. - There are 6 permanent employees and additionally, contract/temporary employees are hired on a need or demand basis.
    8   Sheffield
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 530 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 430 K for 30%
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    Profitable Nutrition Food Company Investment Opportunity in London, UK

    A supplement brand selling premium quality supplement products.
    A premium brand selling high quality shilajit. Started sales on Amazon UK in October and since then have done up to £8,000 in sales. Importing shilajit from Afghanistan. Have recently expanded the business to US through Amazon US and soon looking to expand the business to other European countries i-e Germany and France. Have planned to introduce 2-3 more products in 2024. Actively in contact with nutrition and other supplement brands for collaboration. Supplement sector is massive and the demand for shilajit in the Western world is growing rapidly. Our product is different than other brands selling shilajit because of the fact that we are monitoring every step in the business from the extraction of raw material until we pack the product in the UK and personally monitoring every step to make sure I present the highest quality supplement to customers. We are looking for investment to expand the business further, the funds will be used for inventory, amazon PPC and social media marketing to grow and build the brand.
    6.8   London
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 40 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 53 K for 20%
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    Aquaculture Business for Sale in Wyke, UK

    For Sale: Seaweed farm that has a production capacity of 280 metric tonnes per year.
    Business is involved in growing Seaweed. - We have MMO, Crown Estate, and Harbour licenses. - All navigational markers and buoys and floats are part of the sale. - 5m work boat and engine are also available. - Triploid Oysters license is pending for 150,000 juvenile oysters. - We are the biggest seaweed farm in the UK. - Seaweed is grown on 6 hectares of land which is equal to about 10 football pitches. - Machinery in the business is worth GBP 174k pounds all of which was purchased recently. - The production capacity of seaweed is 280 metric tonnes per year out of which we grew 195 metric tonnes last year. - Business is involved in multiple activities in aquaculture across the UK. They wish to sell only one of their farms in the Isle of Portland.
    For Sale: Seaweed farm that has a production capacity of 280 metric tonnes per year.
    6.1   Wyke
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business for Sale
    USD 480 K
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    Chocolate and Confectionery Franchise Opportunity

    Sugar Threads Gourmet Cotton Candy, 17 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, New Delhi HQ
    • 10000+ Page Views
    • 5000+ Investor Views
    Sugar Threads is an organic gourmet cotton candy brand. We offer natural hand-spun premium cotton candy, with the objective of enabling customers to relive their childhood memories of cotton candy in healthier manner. We use the finest ingredients to ensure perfect taste, texture and colour and have more than 25 exciting flavours and 15 fun toppings on our menu. We experience daily footfalls of around 150 to 200 people and have tied up with delivery partners like Swiggy and Zomato for home delivery. Our business has a high demand, involves minimum risk and good returns making it ideal to partner with us and we wish to expand our presence by giving out franchise.
    Sugar Threads Gourmet Cotton Candy, 17 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, New Delhi HQ
    7.1   Expanding in London
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 5.1 thousand
    Space Required
    12 - 90 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 5.1 - 9.4 K
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    Tobacco Business Investment Opportunity in London, UK

    UK based cannabis company with 30+ years of promoter experience seeks funds to launch operations.
    We will primarily offer cannabis, with flavored tea and coffee as secondary products. - Our company plans to launch operations at the end of July. - We will feature an exclusive own-brand product line. - The company has established a supplier network with homegrowers in England, Germany, and Thailand. - We have secured all necessary licenses in London. - Our promoters bring 30 years of experience in the cannabis industry.
    6.3   London
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1.34 Mn for 50%
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    Health Food Store Franchise Opportunity

    Bellena Resources SDN BHD, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2020, Kuala Lumpur HQ
    • 900+ Page Views
    • 400+ Investor Views
    Bellena Resources is a nutrition food and general trade business in Malaysia. We sell our products through Amazon, Shopee, and Lazada. We have suppliers in the USA that manufactures and stores the products specifically for our brand. We are looking for a franchise partner for our business in gulf countries, the UK, and Australia.
    Bellena Resources SDN BHD, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2020, Kuala Lumpur HQ
    7   Expanding in UK
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 4.7 thousand
    Space Required
    80 - 200 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 11.8 - 23.7 K
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    Snack Manufacturing Franchise Opportunity

    Nutreat, 3 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Malikipuram HQ
    • 5000+ Page Views
    • 2000+ Investor Views
    Nutreat Internet's only brand handcrafting & customizing foods for all age groups. We are trying to restore our indigenous traditional food processing techniques with the help of rural women and natural farmers for real radiant health. Here at Nutreat, you find tons of recipes curated for this modern age inspired by our traditions. "We believe that our tradition & culture are the strong roots for our country's unique & anchored health. With the same belief, we have 10000+ happy customers who agreed & joined our journey of "having handcrafted foods made traditionally" We already are an online established brand. We have our own online store and sell our products through Flipkart and Amazon. Currently, we are trying to establish ourselves as an offline store with franchises in various cities of India. We receive orders from different cities in India, and because of our brand reputation, customer feedback, and quality of our products we have the potential to generate high sales and have a high-profit margin. Our current manufacturing capacity is around 100 units daily.
    Nutreat, 3 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Malikipuram HQ
    7.2   Expanding in UK
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 11.3 thousand
    Space Required
    120 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 3.9 - 6.2 K
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    Spice Distributor Opportunity

    Spices Retail, 1 Distributor, Est'd in 2021, Ja-Ela HQ
    • 3000+ Page Views
    • 1000+ Investor Views
    The origin of Spices Retail was a mission of providing authentic Sri Lankan spices and herbs of exceptional quality, to countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. With the website, we accept orders from all countries. Our commitment to excellence begins from the starting point and is consistent throughout the whole process of being prepared in Sri Lanka. We devote a significant amount of time and resources to ensure that all things are completely safe for utilization. As part of this process, we inspect our suppliers to ensure that they meet the requirements of industry-leading GFSI models for food security, quality, and ethical work practices. For our clients, we ensure to deliver the finest products with enticing spices and flavors, which provide impressive results. ​
    Spices Retail, 1 Distributor, Est'd in 2021, Ja-Ela HQ
    5.9   Expanding in UK
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 2 thousand
    Space Required
    0 - 200 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 500 - 3 K
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    Food Processing Sales Partner Opportunity

    Native Organica, 1 Sales Partner, Est'd in 2021, Gurgaon HQ
    • 3000+ Page Views
    • 1000+ Investor Views
    Native Organic is a complete end-to-end organic food supply chain company. We work with certified suppliers and direct farmers for all our products. We are in process of getting our NPOP license for India organic certification. We are also pursuing NOP (USDA) certification as we aim to get into export possibilities in markets like the UAE / Gulf countries, China, Australia, and others.
    Native Organica, 1 Sales Partner, Est'd in 2021, Gurgaon HQ
    7   Expanding in UK
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 1.7 - 3.4 thousand
    Space Required
    100 - 300 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 3.4 - 17 K
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    Bar Investment Opportunity in Coventry, UK

    Seeking funding for a sports-themed bar with signed contracts and an identified location.
    The business is a well-established brewery in England and has been running for the past 9 years. - Prior experience in the hospitality industry, including hosting live streams with over 10,000 fans and managing them effectively, demonstrates the team's capability. - Seeking funding for a sports-themed bar with signed contracts and an identified location in Coventry. - Hospitality proposition offering food and drinks in a family-friendly bar setting, with a focus on in-house brewed beer as the top-selling product. - The business has secured contracts with international partners and big-name brands, positioning it for a strong launch. - The business has already signed a contract with a sporting enterprise, establishing a strategic partnership for the sports-themed bar. - A location has been identified, and negotiations with the property owner are underway, making the business poised for rapid development pending funding. - All necessary government-related documents will be in place before the commencement of operations, ensuring compliance and regulatory readiness for the new establishment.
    Seeking funding for a sports-themed bar with signed contracts and an identified location.
    8.1   Coventry
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 2.67 Mn for 10%
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    Distillery Investment Opportunity in Preston, UK

    Investment opportunity in bespoke distillery with premium whiskey and gin production expertise.
    This distillery stands out with a unique still design and distillation method. - It offers a premium selection of high-end spirits, specializing in both whiskey and gin, appealing to discerning customers. - With only six employees, the business combines craftsmanship with scalability, allowing for personalized service and attention to detail. - The uniqueness of the product offerings and the established patent positions favour this business in a competitive market, promising good returns on investment. - The business made GBP 70 thousand last year but incurred a loss of around 100% of this value. But after getting the investment, the business can turn profitable quickly. - The total production capacity is 5 barrels a month and currently, on average, only 10% of this is being utilized.
    6   Preston
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 93 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    Operating at loss
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 530 K for 25%
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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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