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    Back Office Outsourcing Company for Sale in Chennai, India

    For Sale: Company providing outsourcing services to payroll companies in the US.
    BPO company catering to payroll industry clients. - We have 27 long-time clients. - Have 25% revenue growth YOY. - Was awarded India 5000 Business Awards 2 times and MSME Business Awards last year. - The company has a 100% retention rate with clients. - Have several prospects in the pipeline. - Capable of growing the business 3X in 2 years.
    8.6   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1 million
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 3 Mn
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    Recruitment Agency Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

    Recruitment placements and training provider and employment agency in staffing and supplying manpower.
    Currently catering to many clients from Chennai and Mumbai. - We charge a commission of 8.33% of CTC per employee. - We help in recruitment at all levels. - The promoter has 10+ years of experience in this industry. - We have 5 employees (3 HR, 1 admin, 1 accountant) - We have good name in the market especially for placements and internships. We receive many offers from BPO call centers. - Business is registered under MCA.
    Recruitment placements and training provider and employment agency in staffing and supplying manpower.
    7.4   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 40 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    10 %
    Business Loan
    USD 39 K at 10%
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    Software Testing Services Company Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

    Early-stage startup from IT, ITES, and R&D sector looking for funds to scale up business.
    We are cloud-based service provider providing multiple business solutions for different target customers established from Chennai in the year 2018. The company has six verticals: 1. "IT and ITES for SaaS, PaaS & IaaS products & services", 2. "Research and development" in the energy sector. 3. Electronic devices for aviation and investors. 4. Digital marketing and social marketing for all types of businesses in eCommerce. 5. Transportation services. 6. Import & export rice, mushrooms, cereals, spices, and dry fruits. We offer a wide range of IT-related services starting with the initial setup and configuration of any type of virtual office environment, hardware and finishing with the installation of niche-specific software. Have developed our own products, those are 3D printing, security devices for data communication, autonomous transport using drones or UAVs for eCommerce product deliveries, Pan India eCommerce business collaboration from different vendors from Panicha. In portal, free energy metal mixture solution for power generation from available light sources, and the other is an AI-powered platform that leverages the strength of machine learning to drive insightful and engaging service experiences. Most of the revenue contribution is through our software products. Our assets include a website, licenses, Intellectual properties, laptops, client database, software, electronic devices, batteries, and drone motors. Currently, we have tied up with Amazon for warehousing and selling products online, also we are looking for collaborated long-term business customers. And others are nearly 300+ reliable customers available through social marketing. We participated in Fintech Challenge and received a runner-up certificate with a cash Price of Rs. 25,000/-. The business will have a commission-based revenue model. We charge of % of total sales that have been done through our integration platforms. We currently have 2 employees. Our revenue is less as we still are at an early stage. We are planning to hire more employees. The company is registered in Kancheepuram, but our office is in Chennai. Since we are an early-age start-up and have diverse services, we are currently operating at a loss.
    5.9   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 3.34 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    Operating at loss
    Business Loan
    USD 56 K at 9%
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    Software Testing Services Company Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

    Early-stage startup from IT, ITES, and R&D sector looking for funds to scale up business.
    We are cloud-based service provider providing multiple business solutions for different target customers established from Chennai in the year 2018. The company has six verticals: 1. "IT and ITES for SaaS, PaaS & IaaS products & services", 2. "Research and development" in the energy sector. 3. Electronic devices for aviation and investors. 4. Digital marketing and social marketing for all types of businesses in eCommerce. 5. Transportation services. 6. Import & export rice, mushrooms, cereals, spices, and dry fruits. We offer a wide range of IT-related services starting with the initial setup and configuration of any type of virtual office environment, hardware and finishing with the installation of niche-specific software. Have developed our own products, those are 3D printing, security devices for data communication, autonomous transport using drones or UAVs for eCommerce product deliveries, Pan India eCommerce business collaboration from different vendors from Panicha. In portal, free energy metal mixture solution for power generation from available light sources, and the other is an AI-powered platform that leverages the strength of machine learning to drive insightful and engaging service experiences. Most of the revenue contribution is through our software products. Our assets include a website, licenses, Intellectual properties, laptops, client database, software, electronic devices, batteries, and drone motors. Currently, we have tied up with Amazon for warehousing and selling products online, also we are looking for collaborated long-term business customers. And others are nearly 300+ reliable customers available through social marketing. We participated in Fintech Challenge and received a runner-up certificate with a cash Price of Rs. 25,000/-. The business will have a commission-based revenue model. We charge of % of total sales that have been done through our integration platforms. We currently have 2 employees. Our revenue is less as we still are at an early stage. We are planning to hire more employees. The company is registered in Kancheepuram, but our office is in Chennai. Since we are an early-age start-up and have diverse services, we are currently operating at a loss.
    5.9   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 3.34 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    Operating at loss
    Business Loan
    USD 56 K at 9%
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    Testing, Inspection & Certification Company Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

    Chennai-based medical equipment testing laboratory is in search of financial support to grow its business.
    Electronic device testing company located in Chennai. - Specializes in testing medical devices. - Conducts more than 40 tests monthly. - Partnerships with over 20 clients. - The founder has nearly a decade of industry experience and has established several other reputable companies. - The laboratory is NABL accredited. - GST available.
    Chennai-based medical equipment testing laboratory is in search of financial support to grow its business.
    6.3   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 334 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    7 %
    Business Loan
    USD 334 K at 10%
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    Enterprise Software Startup Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    IT firm building cross-industry SaaS solutions with Zoho-level capabilities, seeks investment for development and marketing.
    IT solutions provider specialized in providing innovative, reliable, and efficient IT services to businesses, emphasizing quality and integrity in our service delivery. - We currently offer IT software development services, catering to diverse business needs with precision and expertise. - Our future business strategy involves developing and marketing our proprietary SaaS product, projected to contribute significantly to our revenue streams. - Presently, our primary client is a renowned Indian tech company, which underscores our capability to handle project-based IT solutions. - While our current revenue is project-based, we are transitioning to a subscription-based model for the SaaS product, offering flexible quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly plans to ensure steady cash flow. - We are developing a software web app designed to compete with platforms like Zoho, offering management engine solutions and remote desktop services to enhance business operational efficiency. - Our forthcoming SaaS solutions are designed to serve multiple industries, including healthcare and technology, broadening our market reach. - For our SaaS product, we are planning to employ effective marketing strategies, including digital marketing and partnerships with channel partners, to reach a broad audience. - Capable of catering to various industries such as healthcare, technology, and fintech, demonstrating a versatile approach to client solutions. - Officially registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), affirming its compliance and legitimacy.
    5.6   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 133 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    10 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 334 K for 50%
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    Consulting Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    Innovative deeptech platform leading the software-defined vehicle industry revolution seeks funding to start operations.
    Deep tech start-up that has identified the global megatrend of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and the digital transformation of the automotive industry. The evolution from keypad phones to smartphones can be likened to the current shift in the automotive industry towards smart cars, with Tesla leading the charge. Other automotive companies and their ecosystem partners are now striving to enhance their software capabilities to keep pace with this transformation. Building this unique capability (domain + technology) is highly challenging and there are not standard courses, curricula or content readily available as this disruption is cutting across different engineering systems and technology stacks. The demand for new talent is huge and we started working on the whole ecosystem and value chain of this industry with our different offerings (platform, data analytics, consulting & knowledge portal) The first of its kind in the globe catering to end-to-end knowledge needs for a futuristic and evolving industry. We have been in discussion with the top 5 automotive players in India who are very much interested in going with our offerings, we have 8 leaders including two co-founders leading the following verticals (Platform, Data Analytics, Capability Consulting, Knowledge Portal, Engineering, R&D, Design & Finance) We are launching our platform and consulting services in 2 months with our aligned partners (B2B), and globally we are the one among and only players to have such holistic all-round capabilities to cater for the Software Defined Vehicle Market. Revenue model: For the consulting vertical, we will charge a fee based on the project requirement. Our learning experience platform will charge a subscription fee to students and we will charge a premium from the employers for successful placement of job-ready candidates. We have got enough validations across the ecosystem. Signed MoU with NIT Trichy, very soon going to sign MoU with ASDC (Automotive Skill Development Council) the apex body for automotive in India for skills. We are registered with the MCA and have DPIIT certificate.
    Innovative deeptech platform leading the software-defined vehicle industry revolution seeks funding to start operations.
    7.3   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 133 K for 1%
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    IT Consultancy Company Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

    UAE-based IT implementation and support services company seeks funding to commence operations in Chennai.
    4 clients in the UAE, and we are yet to commence sales and operations in Chennai. - Implementation pricing starts at USD 30,000 and we cater to clients of all scales and industries. - The licensing pricing is set by Microsoft and we get a 40% commission for each license. - The owners have been in this market for 13-14 years and they leveraged their existing network to get the 4 clients. - The business owner is in Chennai and can be reached out on their Indian phone number.
    6.9   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 53 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    20 %
    Business Loan
    USD 33.4 K at 8%
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    Software Testing Services Business Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    Security assessment app with 65,000+ global downloads, seeks investment to expand and monetize.
    Business is a cybersecurity assessment company. - We have 3 apps that scan websites for security assessment, scan android apps for vulnerability (APK and API), and a security report generation tool, respectively. - The company was established in 2015 with the purpose of security assessment services and we started off as a consultancy service company. However, we have invested the last 4 years in developing these apps. - We seek investment for the website and API vulnerability scanning app. - The app is available for free after registering on our website and does not generate any revenue currently. - There are 65,000+ downloads globally. - Our app has won the second rank globally for a highly prestigious award in the category of vulnerability scanners. - It is very popular among web development companies. People add the use and reports of the same on their LinkedIn profile as a sign of creditworthiness. - We plan to monetize on this app by introducing paid plans by September 2021. - For this purpose, we need funds for digital marketing and promoting the business. - We have tie-up contracts in the pipeline with reputed IT companies. - The owner has 14+ years of experience in this industry.
    7.8   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 390 K for 40%
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    IT Infrastructure Business Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    IT infrastructure services company which provided Peripherals and Accessories on AMC.
    We are company that provides Desktop Computing Solution and Network Connectivity Solution. - We 45 experts we provide advisory services to our clients. - We also provide sales of servers, switches, desktops and laptops, - Our major clients have been - Gnutti Carlo India private limited, Arcelormittal, Dhamm processing private limited, TVS. - The proprietor has a Diploma in Computer science and Engineering and has 9 years of experience working on different IT and Non IT assignments.
    IT infrastructure services company which provided Peripherals and Accessories on AMC.
    6.9   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 67 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    10 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 28 K for 10%
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    Recruitment Agency Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    Multi-services provider company with 50 employees seeking financial investment for expansion.
    Established in 2016, the company has been operating globally and offering a wide range of services. - Renowned software exporters to the US and African countries for the past three years. - Also involved in the staffing for core banking and software companies. - We are a fast-growing and highly scalable company that has tie-ups with market leaders like Capgemini, BigBasket, HDFC life, etc. - The promoters have a good experience and are well-educated with an unmatched knowledge of the industry. - The business had a growth of about 1.75 times in terms of revenue post-pandemic. - The company is searching for investment in order to expand and reduce costs.
    Multi-services provider company with 50 employees seeking financial investment for expansion.
    7.1   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 400 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    38 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 560 K for 49%
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    Web Hosting Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    Tech company offering mobile app development, web hosting, and social media revenue streams.
    The business operates in the web and mobile development as well as web-hosting industry, with a focus on software development and providing software business services. - The business is located in Chennai, a prominent technological hub in India, which offers access to a skilled workforce and a growing market for technology services. - The business currently employs 5 individuals, indicating a small but potentially agile and cost-effective team structure. - The business's key offerings include mobile app development, website development, and web hosting, which are reported to be the most sold services. - The business generates revenue through various streams, including the sale of virtual gift credits and membership charges on a social media platform, advertising revenue, web hosting, and live-streaming party services. - The business currently serves 10 clients and has the potential for further growth in clientele. In the last year, the business has started to take up more projects helping in the increase in sales. - The business aims to increase its revenue from web hosting after implementing marketing strategies and plans to develop new applications to expand its project portfolio. - The business holds a valid GST certificate for its operations, indicating adherence to regulatory requirements.
    6.2   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 200 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 56 K for 40%
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    IT Infrastructure Company Seeking Loan in Madurai, India

    We offer end to end IT infra services to all enterprise customers.
    We provide end to end IT solutions that fit the business model. - We have tie ups with major companies HP, Dell for IT hardware. - We have more than 100 customers. - Promoters have a combined experience of more than 50 years.
    6.9   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 800 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    22 %
    Business Loan
    USD 28 K at 24%
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    HR Consulting Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    HR-consulting firm in Chennai with 800+ successful placements and 5 top IT clients; run remotely.
    The business is a well-established HR consulting company based in Chennai, specializing in IT staffing and consultancy services. - Company has a team of 5 expert professionals and has successfully placed over 800 candidates to date. - With an average of 4 to 6 candidates placed per month, the business has demonstrated consistent and reliable performance in the placement of IT professionals. - The company operates on a commission-based model, earning 5 to 8% of the candidates' Cost to Company (CTC) as commission. - The business has a strong client base, serving 5 top-level clients, including the top 3 IT companies in the country, indicating a high level of credibility and industry recognition. - Despite a temporary decline in sales due to the current market situation, the business is showing signs of recovery and a positive sales trajectory. - The company is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and holds a Goods and Services Tax (GST) certificate.
    6.6   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 60 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    17 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 56 K for 50%
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    Testing, Inspection & Certification Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

    Established marine surveying and NABL-accredited lab services firm seeking partial stake sale for Chennai operations.
    • Marine surveying company operating for over three decades with strong presence across East Coast ports. • Provides on-demand marine surveys, insurance loss assessments, and NABL-accredited laboratory testing for coal, coke, and related commodities. • Serves 500+ clients including ship owners, charterers, EXIM companies, property insurers, and trade intermediaries. • Founded 36 years ago by a sector expert with 35+ years of experience; incorporated as a private limited company 15 years ago. • Branch network covers Tuticorin, Karaikal, Ennore, Kattupalli, Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, and Vizag, enabling wide port coverage. • Team of around 100 professionals supports marine surveys, lab operations, and client servicing. • Generates approx. INR 5.8 crore in annual revenue with a stable client base and long-standing industry relationships. • Established reputation for independence, professionalism, and unbiased reporting, upheld consistently for over three decades.
    7.5   Chennai
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 650 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    6 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 670 K for 60%
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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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