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TV Station Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

24 / 7 Kannada news channel require funds to start a Kannada entertainment channel.
A news channel based in Bangalore, that started operations in 2016. - We have not been operating for 2 years due to financial reasons, and have re-launched the channel this year. - It is a 24 / 7 local Kannada news channel covering all general news. - We are available on all major cable networks and cover 82% of Karnataka. - Have 28 reporters in 28 different districts in Karnataka. - Have a strong online following with 2K subscribers on Youtube and 23K likes on Facebook. - Looking to start an entertainment channel in Kannada in the future, where we broadcast TV series and reality shows. - Revenue is generated through advertisements. - We did not generate any revenue last year as we were not operational. - Physical assets include interior set up of office and equipment.
7.2   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 420 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 580 K for 49%
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Newly Established Film Production Business Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

Seeking investor for upcoming feature Kannada movie with renowned director collaboration.
We have produced many short films till date and now we are working on a feature film with theatrical release. We have collaborated with the industry's top production companies and with award-winning directors who have experienced many successes for a decade. The project will be helmed by a renowned director with a decade of experience, recognized with the Karnataka State Award and SIIMA nominations. We will start working on the cast and crew once the funding is in place. Business has Udyam Certificate.
Seeking investor for upcoming feature Kannada movie with renowned director collaboration.
6   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 58 K for 50%
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Film Production Company Seeking Loan in Bangalore, India

Film production company seeks funding to produce English movie; pre-production work completed, quick turnaround expected.
The film production company is based in Bangalore and operates with a small team of 4 dedicated employees including 2 VFX designers, a manager, and the promoter. - The company specializes in VFX works, film distribution, cartooning, magazines, and the creation of comic books, showcasing a diverse range of creative services. - Has a successful superhero character comic that has gained international recognition, highlighting its potential for global reselling and adaptation into films. - Plans are underway to produce their first full-length English-language drama-thriller film, which will be available on both OTT platforms and in theatres, indicating a dual revenue stream. - The company boasts efficient production timelines, with shooting for film projects completed in 15 to 20 days, and they anticipate returns within 2 months post-production. All the pre-production work has been completed, and the shooting will start immediately after receiving the funding. - The promoter has significant industry experience, being an Assistant Director in the Kannada film industry for a decade, adding expertise and credibility to the team. - Incorporated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the company is well-positioned for expansion and attracting potential investors interested in the entertainment and media industry.
7.8   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 14 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business Loan
USD 29 K at 15%
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Film Production Company Seeking Loan in Bangalore, India

Film production company seeks funding to produce English movie; pre-production work completed, quick turnaround expected.
The film production company is based in Bangalore and operates with a small team of 4 dedicated employees including 2 VFX designers, a manager, and the promoter. - The company specializes in VFX works, film distribution, cartooning, magazines, and the creation of comic books, showcasing a diverse range of creative services. - Has a successful superhero character comic that has gained international recognition, highlighting its potential for global reselling and adaptation into films. - Plans are underway to produce their first full-length English-language drama-thriller film, which will be available on both OTT platforms and in theatres, indicating a dual revenue stream. - The company boasts efficient production timelines, with shooting for film projects completed in 15 to 20 days, and they anticipate returns within 2 months post-production. All the pre-production work has been completed, and the shooting will start immediately after receiving the funding. - The promoter has significant industry experience, being an Assistant Director in the Kannada film industry for a decade, adding expertise and credibility to the team. - Incorporated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the company is well-positioned for expansion and attracting potential investors interested in the entertainment and media industry.
7.8   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 14 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business Loan
USD 29 K at 15%
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Photography Company Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

Bangalore-based video production company that also gives out their studios for rent, seeks investment.
We are one stop solution provider for video, music, VFX, video editing, dubbing, composition, rerecording, photography, video, corporate live streaming, and media production services. - We also offer rental services of our studios, through which we generate 40% of our revenue. - Currently, we offer our green and white studio out for rent. The charges are INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 for a day. We have 45 to 48 regular clients for the same. - Offering live video streaming services to corporates as well as short films have 3 clients for the same and 30% of our revenue comes from this. - Rest of our revenue comes from video editing and photography services. - We hire freelancers for the projects as per the demand. - The business does not have any loan or any overdue. - The business has a sole owner.
Bangalore-based video production company that also gives out their studios for rent, seeks investment.
6.5   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 49 thousand
EBITDA Margin
18 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 35 K for 15%
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Photography Business Seeking Loan in Bangalore, India

Professional photography and videography business with B2B clients seeks funds for expansion.
The business operates in the photography industry, specifically specializing in professional photography and videography services in Bangalore, India. - The business has a team of 2 employees dedicated to providing a range of services including corporate headshots, business portraits for corporate and IT professionals, fashion and portrait photography, and product videos. - The business has a track record of serving a mix of one-time and ongoing clients, including IT professionals, small business owners, and MNCs, with a total of 5-6 clients served last year and 3 clients currently engaged, and a strong pipeline of potential clients. - The studio is well-equipped and spacious, providing a conducive environment for delivering high-quality photography and videography services. - With a slightly evolving business model, the business anticipates an increase in revenue going forward, positioning it for growth and expansion in the market. - Business has raised 90 invoices to date, demonstrating a consistent track record of generating revenue and conducting business transactions. - The business has diversified its services to include the production of product videos, catering to the needs of clients who sell products, thereby expanding its market reach and revenue potential. - Business has a GST certificate. - Business has a lot of electronics for operations that cannot be liquidated.
6.5   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 14 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Business Loan
USD 35 K at 12%
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Film Production Business Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

Content and film production house with deeply incubated and highly new-age marketable prongs.
A content and film production house running successfully in Bangalore. - Provide complete video process services and have served over 30 clients. - Some of our well-known clients are Amazon, HDFC, Manipal, Art of Living. - Few clients have us on retainer basis, while others hire us for one-time projects. - Projects depend on the client requirement. There have been times that our business has delivered 20 videos in a month, while other times we have delivered only 1 video. - Looking to get into short films and developing Ed-Tech videos for clients. - The founder has 25+ years experience in the same domain. - Revenue has reduced due to covid-19.
Content and film production house with deeply incubated and highly new-age marketable prongs.
8   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 28 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 23.4 K for 15%
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Sports Franchise Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

High-potential sports start-up seeking to aggregate India's highly fragmented sports clubs.
This ultra scalable sports club aggregator start up is seeking too expand to 30 clubs (in one year), 90 (in year two) and 200 clubs (in year three) from the present two clubs in Bangalore. Seeking investments from angels / HNIs and VCs for this ultra scalable start-up business. - Promoter with 30 years of top-level experience in varied industries and has now founded this India's most exciting sports start-up with great scale-up potential. - The business has been operational from the past few months. - We have already taken 2 sports clubs on lease in Bangalore. - The business is planning to have at least 30 clubs running under its brand name by the end of this year. - Mainly focus on badminton clubs for the first year of acquisition. - Our projected EBITDA by the end of the year is 35%. - The business has 2 directors, 1 CTO, and 2 people for sales. - The business started its operation very recently and is already generating very good sales.
High-potential sports start-up seeking to aggregate India's highly fragmented sports clubs.
6   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 21 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 35 K for 4%
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Entertainment Production Franchise Opportunity

Glitters Film Academy, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2001, Hyderabad HQ
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  • 4000+ Page Views
  • 2000+ Investor Views
Glitters Film Academy is established in Hyderabad, dedicated towards the promotion of career oriented education for the public, brings the multifaceted artists under one roof. The academy is aesthetically designed with all required amenities in sufficient space. Spaciously built lecture rooms fully equipped with all ample opportunities for overall development of its budding professional students. We are here to do capturing of movies. We have a training Academy in which many people are improving their talents in acting / Direction skills. Our training deals in inspiring learners to grow actor / Directors. Our sessions will help learners in elevating his / her sensitivity, creates awareness and improve their skills. Indians in every part of the world seem to be obsessed with entertainment and fame, which makes us extend our limits to every possible sort of entertainment in creative circuit. Glitters Film Academy has eagerly waited to spread creative entertainment in India. Rewind almost a decade ago entertainment was critical only for masses, A decade after understanding level and better exposure has given Indian form of entertainment many avatars. GLITTERS has stepped forward to take an opportunity to spread spot light on various entertainment forms, Film Academy, Celebrity & Event Management, Ad Film Making, Film Productions, AND first of Its Kind Pay & Play a Role in Film. We offer best training with 100% success rate and many awards to our name, students from all across India reach Hyderabad to get train in film education.
Glitters Film Academy, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2001, Hyderabad HQ
7.7   Expanding in Bangalore
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 4.7 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 2000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 9.3 - 11.7 K
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Entertainment Production Company Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

Media and Promotion company having 200+ clients serving major institutions and public personalities.
Media and Entertainment Company. - We have our own production house in Bangalore for TV shows. - We conduct major events related to women empowerment, educational events and health fests. - Have tie ups with 200 clients. Some of them are major brands. - Promoter has 30 years of industry experience. - Our intangible and digital assets are valued to be around INR 3 crore.
Media and Promotion company having 200+ clients serving major institutions and public personalities.
7.2   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 210 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 234 K for 25%
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Concert Production Company Investment Opportunity in Bangalore, India

Bengaluru based Company which provides a dedicated platform for Latin Hip-Hop dance events.
We organize an annual Latin Hip-Hop dance event hosted in Bengaluru. - Our 2015 edition recorded a total of 720 sale of passes from Indian Amateur dancers, and a total of 268 sale of passes from Overseas Amateur dancers. - We have the largest line-up of international A-list Artists including names like “The mambo king” Eddie Torres Sr, Billy Fajardo, Adolpho Indacochea, Alien Ramirez, Tania Cannarsa and many more. - The company has the most number of bootcamps and workshops compared to any other 4 day dance festivals. - We organize 18 solo and team performances which is the highest amongst any 4 day dance festival. - We have the best fun quotient with as many as 6 parties in 4 days. - Total Number of Attendees Till date (2012 - 2017): 22,000. - We have a strong media presence as well.
Bengaluru based Company which provides a dedicated platform for Latin Hip-Hop dance events.
6.3   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 154 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 470 K for 70%
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Animation Company Seeking Loan in Bangalore, India

2D & 3D animation house that has produced 1,500+ minutes of work.
We are an animation house that deals in 2D and 3D animation services. - Have 29 active clients and have produced over 1,500+ minutes of animation since inception. - Works have been published on Amazon Prime, YouTube and CDs / DVDs. - 40 member staff has vast experience in delivering animation services. - We provide animation works for various industries like children content (stories & rhymes), corporate explainer videos, advertisements, E-learning, campaigns, animated films, AR-VR. - The firm owns more than 40 high end systems that it uses for its animation work.
8   Bangalore
Run Rate Sales
USD 210 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business Loan
USD 117 K at 15%
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Cable Service Business for Sale in Dharwad, India

For Sale: Cable and Internet service provider for 500+ active customers in Dharwad.
We have been operating our cable business since 1995 in Dharwad. We also recently started to provide Internet services. - Have tied up with one company for broadcast signal in Karnataka, and tied up with RailWire and BSNL for providing broadband services. - We have 500+ customers in the cable business, and 30+ customers have subscribed to our broadband services. - Revenue model: Monthly subscription fees ranging from INR 200 to INR 700 based on the selected package. - Revenue split: More than 80% of our revenue is from cable services and the remaining is from broadband. - Our broadband connection services were started a few months ago to convert customers who started working from home due to the pandemic. Broadband services can be provided across Dharwad and we have the potential for expansion to nearby cities. - Our area is fully educated and sophisticated and provides the potential to covert 5,000 to 7,000 homes as customers for cable and Internet. - Selling price includes full business, licenses, and cable & broadband equipment.
For Sale: Cable and Internet service provider for 500+ active customers in Dharwad.
6.9   Dharwad
Run Rate Sales
USD 21 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 57 K
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Small Film Production Business Seeking Loan in Kolkata, India

Post-production company that has completed 75+ projects and promotor having 24+ years experience seeks loan.
Post-production company offering dubbing and editing services looking to expand its business. - We have completed 75+ projects of films, web series, game shows etc for Zee 5, Hoichoi, cinema halls, etc. - The main line of revenue is from Bengali films and Bengali web series. - We charge our customers on an hourly basis. - Provided services to Venkatesh films, Zee 5 projects, and many other famous Bengali films. - The promotor has 24+ years of experience in the film industry. - 20-30 dubbing sessions take place in our studio on a monthly basis. - We have employees in charge of dubbing, sound mixing and also editing. - We are not able to generate profits yet since the pandemic, but the expansion of the business will greatly result in improving our revenue and profits.
Post-production company that has completed 75+ projects and promotor having 24+ years experience seeks loan.
7.2   Kolkata
Run Rate Sales
USD 7 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business Loan
USD 1.75 Mn at 10%
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Cable Service Distributor Opportunity

Siti Networks Limited, 400 Distributors, Est'd in 1991, Noida HQ
  • 4000+ Page Views
  • 800+ Investor Views
Siti Networks is a part of the Essel Group, which is one of India's leading business houses with a diverse portfolio of assets in media, packaging, entertainment, technology-enabled services, infrastructure development and education. SITI Networks is one of India's largest Multi System Operator (MSO) with 15 digital head ends and a network of more than 33,000 km of optical fibre and coaxial cable, it provides its cable services in India's 580 locations and adjoining areas, reaching out to over 11.3 million digital customers. SITI Networks deploys state-of-the-art technology for delivering multiple TV signals to enhance the consumer viewing experience. Its product range includes digital & analogue cable television, broadband and local television channels. SITI Networks has been providing services in analogue and digital modes, armed with the technical capability to provide features like video on demand, pay per view, over-the-top content (OTT), electronic programming guide (EPG) and gaming through a set top box (STB). All products are marketed under SITI brand name. We are looking for joint venture partners for one of the largest media conglomerates in India for operations in the Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu region. Today internet is part of the media business and we are expanding to become the biggest service providers.
Siti Networks Limited, 400 Distributors, Est'd in 1991, Noida HQ
7.1   Expanding in Karnataka
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 4.7 thousand
Space Required
1000 - 2500 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 234 - 584 K
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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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