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    Financial Market Operator Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

    Innovative platform for securities trading and derivatives exchange.
    In-House Developed Innovative Derivative Product. - Our platform has been patented. - Founder has 10 years of experience in banking and technology sector. - Validated by Market Experts from Big 14. - FCA Approvals to be Obtained.
    7.3   London
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 18.2 Mn for 20%
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    Trade License for Sale in London, UK

    Online college license with many international accreditations is for sale in the United Kingdom.
    UK-registered private educational institution, specializing in online diploma and professional development programs. It is officially listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers and accredited by the European Organization for Education Accreditation (EOEA). Additionally, the college holds accreditations from UK Education Quality Management (UKEQM), the CPD Group, and is certified under both ISO 21001 and ISO 9001 standards. College is also eligible for obtaining several other international accreditations. The college name was officially acquired and registered in the UK commercial registry 13 years ago, under a business record originally established 19 years ago. The name has a strong legacy, with a history of educational reference since 1990, and its current estimated market value stands at approximately £30,000. College has been operating in its current form for about a year and has rapidly built a strong online presence, with nearly 20,000 followers across various social media platforms. Both its Facebook and Instagram accounts are verified with the blue badge. The institution focuses entirely on online education, offering digital diplomas and training programs, in addition to internationally recognized Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) services, which start from $2,000 USD. These services have gained widespread attention and popularity among professionals and learners worldwide. We are only looking to sell the intangible assets such as licenses, accreditation, brand name, domain.
    8.6   London
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business for Sale
    USD 135 K
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    Newly Established M&A Advisory Business for Sale in Potters Bar, UK

    UK-based business brokerage firm with active website, live listings, and support, offered for quick sale.
    • Newly established business brokerage firm with a professional live website and brand presence. • Positioned to connect entrepreneurs and investors with business sellers across the UK. • Currently, there is no revenue due to the promoter’s unexpected health issue. • 100% ownership with clean intellectual property rights. • Industry focus: Business brokers, transfer agents, and related services. • Fully developed platform, launched and ready to scale. • Website already hosts 12–14 business listings and cross-advertises on other platforms. • First client onboarded; consultancy and support services offered post-transaction. • Business model: Revenue from charging business owners seeking to sell. • SEO groundwork in place via Google Search Console; site live and indexed for several months. • Asking price reduced to £12,500 for a quick sale. • Buyer will receive 12 months of consultancy and unlimited post-sale support from the founder. • Holds a data protection certificate; no additional approvals required.
    8.4   Potters Bar
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business for Sale
    USD 16.4 K
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    Newly Established M&A Advisory Business for Sale in Potters Bar, UK

    UK-based business brokerage firm with active website, live listings, and support, offered for quick sale.
    • Newly established business brokerage firm with a professional live website and brand presence. • Positioned to connect entrepreneurs and investors with business sellers across the UK. • Currently, there is no revenue due to the promoter’s unexpected health issue. • 100% ownership with clean intellectual property rights. • Industry focus: Business brokers, transfer agents, and related services. • Fully developed platform, launched and ready to scale. • Website already hosts 12–14 business listings and cross-advertises on other platforms. • First client onboarded; consultancy and support services offered post-transaction. • Business model: Revenue from charging business owners seeking to sell. • SEO groundwork in place via Google Search Console; site live and indexed for several months. • Asking price reduced to £12,500 for a quick sale. • Buyer will receive 12 months of consultancy and unlimited post-sale support from the founder. • Holds a data protection certificate; no additional approvals required.
    8.4   Potters Bar
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business for Sale
    USD 16.4 K
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    Payment Services Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

    FinTech startup seeks investment to facilitate electronic banking and remittance with Canadian money service license.
    Company has developed an end-to-end funds transfer platform. The software is connected to mobile money payment channels and is ready to be launched as B2B/B2C as well as P2P. - A sustainable borderless payment platform that drastically undercuts the incumbents by allowing customers to save on transfers in 70+ currencies, and real-time exchange rates. A way to pay and get paid from 190 countries. - We are a registered money service business in Canada which is a branch that offers money transfer services to individual customers. - We are registered with FINTRAC in Canada to offer our services and are looking for investors to start with the FCA approval in the UK and Lithuania. - We spent most of our time designing and developing the product post-company incorporation. - We have a customer-facing website, iOS, and Android apps and it is AWS cloud-based. Our mobile app is in the beta testing stage with over 1400 early users. The app supports both business clients and individual users as well. - Software has a robust reporting and monitoring system. - Platform has multilingual micro-services and APIs- (over 300 API endpoints) - Has direct integration with payment gateways for credit and debit payments. - Company is incorporated in Estonia, Poland, the UK, Canada, and the United States. - Revenue will be generated through commissions of 1-2.5% on payments and subscriptions ranging from EUR 4.99-10.99. - This is a lucrative multi-stream business with different revenue models and has a steady cash flow. - Our team comes with 17+ years of experience in finance, technology, and business. - Company has 2 directors with 90% and 10% shareholding and has no debts or liabilities. - The director is based in Poland and manages the operations remotely.
    6.5   London
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 197 K for 10%
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    Payment Services Company Equity Stake For Sale in Nottingham, UK

    Start-up fintech company providing digital wallets and digital financial transactions seeks seed funds.
    Seed stage company which has the prototype ready for a digital payments portal. - Looking for investors to start with the FCA approvals and compliance and then followed by app development. - App will be hassle free and a one stop solution for customers' all payment needs from recharge to store/shopping payments. - Transactions will also lead to cashback and rewards helping us to have a good relationship and interaction with customers. - We have already developed a website to advertise our services and app will be compatible with both Android OS and iOS. - Intend to start from beginning of next year and planned to have the app released in the market by end of next year or early 2023. - We have put together around 1 year of research and development in this prototype. - Promoter has more than 12 years of work experience and expertise.
    6.3   Nottingham
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 98 K for 5%
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    Newly Established Asset Management Company Seeking Loan in Wales, UK

    Asset management firm in Wales, specializing in luxury lending market funding, seeking funds for expansion.
    Asset management firm located in Wales, specializing in providing funding to companies operating in the luxury goods market. - The business model involves the clients investing in the company and in return the company re-investing in other firms, and as of now, the company has 5 clients, comprising both individual investors and investment companies. - Currently invested in one firm and is seeking to expand its investments to more companies in the near future. - The company retains 14% of the returns from its investments. - The company's approach to funding differs from traditional pawnbrokers, as it does not deal directly with individuals seeking finance through the pledge of assets. Instead, it provides funding to companies that engage in this type of financing. - The average global rate for pawnbrokers is estimated to be 5% per month; however, the company's focus on higher echelon assets and operating at a secondary level leads to its decision to use this rate. - Business has a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) license. - There are 3 permanent employees, additionally, there are agents stationed at various locations.
    7.9   Wales
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.57 million
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business Loan
    USD 330 K at 12%
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    Investment Bank Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

    London-based neo-investment bank seeks investment for growth in the APAC alternative investments space.
    Located in London, the neo-investment bank specializes in connecting institutional investors with alternative investments, enhancing market access. - A lean team of 4 permanent employees ensures streamlined operations and focused service delivery, tailored to clients' unique needs. - The firm currently manages 20 mandates across key markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia, demonstrating its global reach. - Median transaction size exceeds USD 5 million, indicating strong demand for their services, with mandates valued at over USD 500 million in both ECM and DCM sectors. - Service offerings include private placements, private-to-liquid transitions, and cross-border M&A, catering to a diverse clientele. - Additional capabilities in restructurings, global underwriting, thorough research, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) broaden the bank’s service portfolio. - Neo-investment bank’s innovative approach positions it as a vital player in the evolving landscape of alternative investments.
    7.2   London
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.1 million
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 350 K for 10%
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    Newly Established Payment Services Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

    Fintech business with robust EMI license for sale, ideal for scaling digital finance operations.
    The business is a London-based fintech company with a fully authorized Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license sanctioned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering a solid regulatory foundation. - Collaboratively linked with Ebury Partners UK Ltd, the company has an active partnership for Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions and payment gateway services, enhancing its service offerings and customer reach. - Equipped with active UK bank accounts and a compliance-ready infrastructure, this firm ensures seamless financial operations and adherence to regulatory standards. - The company has developed proprietary AML/KYC software and transaction monitoring tools, emphasizing its commitment to security and risk management in the digital finance sector. - An operational fintech platform and backend that is API-ready positions this business as a tech-driven entity poised for integration and scalability. - With an established domain name, brand identity, and digital presence, the business possesses necessary digital assets to amplify its market visibility and reputation. - A draft asset/share purchase agreement is in place, valued at £2.5M, indicating substantial investment potential and clear valuation prospects for prospective buyers. - This is a client-owned company. The advisor is currently based in London for business purposes but frequently travels between Dubai and London as needed.
    7.4   London
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 19.7 Mn for 40%
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    Holding Company Seeking Loan in Glasgow, UK

    Seeking GBP 10-25 million funding via debt and equity partners for business acquisitions.
    We pride ourself in our ever growing team of investment partners, executive partners, private lenders, and advisory industry experts, whose combined efforts help to generate a substantial creation of opportunities and wealth. Together we are looking to acquire profitable SMEs ranging between £1m and £25m in price and are seeking investment partners to join us in order to increase our footprint.
    6.9   Glasgow
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business Loan
    USD 33 Mn at 10%
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    Payment Service Sales Partner Opportunity

    ITIO Innovex, 35 Sales Partners, Est'd in 2015, Ghaziabad HQ
    • 3000+ Page Views
    • 1000+ Investor Views
    ITIO Innoved offers state of the art for payment gateway business. We have the software ready to help sales partner launch their own payment gateway business using our technology at the backend. The sales partner will refrain from investing in creating the technology from scratch and hiring top talent at annoying pay demand. Sales partner can start their own payment gateway business with white-label software. Please note: A. We are a software company offering white-label software, which does not include the acquiring facility which allows the sales partner to accept the payment methods. The sales partner needs to check with the bank/acquirer for the same. B. We do not offer permission from the related regulatory body. Consult with a lawyer for the exact regulatory requirements of this business in the country. You may require legal obligations before launching the payment gateway business. C. ITIO Innovex does not control the fund flow between you and your bank/acquirer. We only act as a software vendor. D. To use this software, You must have experience in the merchant service/payment gateway business. E. ITIO Innovex reserves the right to accept or reject the offer anytime before signing MOU.
    ITIO Innovex, 35 Sales Partners, Est'd in 2015, Ghaziabad HQ
    7.7   Expanding in UK
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 2.5 thousand
    Space Required
    0 - 100 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 0 - 2.5 K
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    Commercial Loans Company for Sale in Birmingham, UK

    Credit brokers operating as authorised representatives of a principal firm FCA registration and investment Introducers.
    We have a referral fee arrangement with one of the famous groups to promote their property Investments. - The business has FCA registration. Members of: 1. Federation of Small Businesses. 2. National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) 3. Financial Intermediaries and Brokers Association (FIBA) - Registered with Information Commissioner's Office for GDPR compliance. - The business pays GBP 350 per month as a support fee to the franchisor. - Major part of the revenue is expected to be obtained from commercial lending activities. Target market: Businesses and Individuals requiring commercial finance, mortgages, insurance products, and auto finance. - The reason for no revenue is late start as regulatory approvals came significantly later than expected and the sole Director's health deteriorated hence moving back to his home country. The advantage for the purchaser is they get a company which already has regulatory approvals saving time and also fòt print of marketing done. The territory to generate business is UK-wide. We can also consider joint venture kind of arrangement with reduced capital outlay.
    7.4   Birmingham
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business for Sale
    USD 98 K
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    Commercial Loans Company Seeking Loan in Cardiff, UK

    Providing small businesses with short-term business loans with a loan recovery rate of 100%.
    UK-based startup providing short-term funds between GBP 2,500 & GBP 20,000 to small businesses. - The current owners have disbursed a total of GBP 365,000 amount of short-term loans to small businesses in the last two years. - Average ticket size of the loan is around GBP 10,000 for an average period of about 9 months. - Charge 4 percent per month as interest on the loans. - Have had around 200 clients since inception and currently have 9 clients. - Current value of the loan book is around GBP 330,000. - Proving that the SME is being overlooked for short-term cash to propel their business forward. - Our loan recovery rate is 100%. - Company has a debt of GBP 25,000 currently.
    7.3   Cardiff
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 236 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    30 - 40 %
    Business Loan
    USD 66 K at 14%
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    International Trade Finance Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

    Seeking-Investment: Trade finance company in the UK with a global presence, with 10 bank partnerships.
    Established trade finance company with 27 years of experience. - Specializes in providing services such as Letter of Credits, SBLCs, and Letter of Guarantees, assuming associated risks. - Supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by offering SBLCs and letter of credits when they approach a bank for a loan (with no collateral) and charge a fee for the same. - Recognized as one of the leading firms in the market for over 25 years. - Revenue model primarily relies on banking fees and service charges. - Served over 1,000 clients with a portfolio of 10 partner banks. - Engages a network of over 100 freelance agents (working on a contract basis) - Registered with the UK financial regulator, ensuring compliance and credibility.
    6.5   London
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.94 million
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 3.5 Mn for 50%
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    Stock Broking Business for Sale in Geneva, Switzerland

    Swiss based stock trading company in Fortune 500 US companies developing algorithms for systematic trading.
    Stock trading company, based in Geneva. - We develop algorithms for systematic trading using quantitative models derived from statistical analysis. - Our activities include developing software for trading, testing the APIs and R&D activities. - We trade in stocks in Fortune 500 US companies. - Revenue generated is from the returns from the stock trading. - The company operates as a "Société Anonyme" with a debt-free structure and fully paid-up capital of EUR 100k, along with an associated Credit Suisse bank. - Since we are planning to close the business, we haven't operated much this year.
    8   Geneva
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    1 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 58 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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