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Social Network Website Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

Platform to build interests, find like minds and monetize talent seeks investment for expansion.
Online platform with a mobile app to teach and learn new hobbies, interests, and skills. - Launched the full-fledged application in both iOS and Android. Web application development is in progress. - Crossed 60K users and 150+ focussed communities till date. - Clocked 2,70,000+ active sessions in the last four months (sessions with more than 3 mins each). - Crossed 29,500 content and discussions. - Launched an exclusive weekly newsletter for our books community that has 12,000+ members. - Launched a novel for users to look back on how they explored their interests throughout the year and share them with the world in a super cool manner. We received 5,000+ impressions. - Launched a new feature where we do weekly contests in which users can participate by creating content within the app and win exciting rewards. Have done 10+ challenges, received 300+ entries, and 10,000+ engagements. Have started partnering with brands for rewards. Some of them include Udgam Reads, Waffle Mill, Fittr. - Ended up as a finalist (in the top 30 out of 650 startups) in Tanseed - an early-stage grant program by the government of Tamil Nadu. - Onboarded 50+ experts/mentors, 15+ colleges and committees and done 60+ exclusive sessions. - We are offering the services for free at the moment and the monetized sessions will kickstart by this month. - Will generate revenue by charging commissions from the tutors. - We also conduct free college sessions. - D7 and D30 of our power users are at 55% and 30% respectively. These power users constitute 28% of our total user base and are growing at 20% MoM. - We use Azure for our infrastructure, and we have a $25,000 credit with them. - Raised pre-seed investment from Fittr, a leading online fitness company from India. - Have 2 directors and one of the director owns the majority stake. - Company has no liabilities.
6.1   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 167 K for 5%
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Social Network Website Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

Seeking-Investment: Leading TN matrimonial service with 20 years experience and customer base of 5 lakhs+
Foremost matrimonial service in Tamil Nadu. - Enriching the lives of over 5 lakhs cherished customers and counting. - We serve all communities in TN. - 16 branches across Tamil Nadu. - Promoter has 20 years of experience in the field. - Unlocking a world of possibilities with exclusive subscriptions ranging from INR 2,750 to 27k. - Seamlessly blending tradition with the convenience of both offline and online services. - We have membership, WhatsApp and VIP services.
5.9   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 530 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 333 K for 49%
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Edutech Company Equity Stake For Sale in Bahadurgarh, India

Company offering data science online courses for graduates and professionals seeks funds to grow.
Offering over 10 affordable, well-structured courses designed for skill development. - Catering to a diverse audience, including graduates, undergraduates, and working professionals. - Operates on a simple and transparent one-time fee model for accessibility. - Successfully trained over 700 students, with more than 200 opting for paid courses. - Led by a highly experienced promoter with 15 years of expertise in the field. - Company has a valid COI. - In discussions to establish partnerships with universities to enhance credibility and reach. - Currently running at a loss (net profit margin) due to focus on gaining market share. The operating profit margins however, are around 30%.
5.6   Bahadurgarh
Run Rate Sales
USD 26.7 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 222 K for 30%
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Edutech Company Equity Stake For Sale in Bahadurgarh, India

Company offering data science online courses for graduates and professionals seeks funds to grow.
Offering over 10 affordable, well-structured courses designed for skill development. - Catering to a diverse audience, including graduates, undergraduates, and working professionals. - Operates on a simple and transparent one-time fee model for accessibility. - Successfully trained over 700 students, with more than 200 opting for paid courses. - Led by a highly experienced promoter with 15 years of expertise in the field. - Company has a valid COI. - In discussions to establish partnerships with universities to enhance credibility and reach. - Currently running at a loss (net profit margin) due to focus on gaining market share. The operating profit margins however, are around 30%.
5.6   Bahadurgarh
Run Rate Sales
USD 26.7 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 222 K for 30%
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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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FinTech Startup Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

Invest in a FinTech firm specializing in smart expense management, aiming to acquire FOREX license.
The FinTech company, based in Chennai, provides cutting-edge smart expense management and payment solutions tailored for businesses. - Offers a suite of financial services including IMPS and NEFT payment services, catering to diverse business needs. - Operates with a lean team of 5 employees, showcasing efficiency and focused expertise in the financial technology sector. - Currently serving 14 business clients through an online platform, with plans to enhance accessibility and user experience via a forthcoming app launch. - Revenue is primarily generated from commission per transaction, indicating a sustainable and scalable business model contingent on client usage. - Registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), ensuring compliance and credibility in the financial services domain. - Strategically geared with plans to expand its offerings and client base, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the dynamic FinTech industry.
6.3   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 80 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 333 K for 30%
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Mobile App & Location Based Digital Marketing in Chennai, India

Mobility+Geography based Digital Marketing and Information sharing platform helping businesses to connect with customers effectively.
Our platform provides customized information sharing to customer based on regular visits to their favorite places (shops, restaurants, temples, schools, etc) - Number of Shops / Businesses registered on trial: 75. Adding 15+ every month. - Annual subscription payment is just started in few shops. - Total android app downloads: 6,800+ downloads.
5.7   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 2.67 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 122 K for 15%
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Taxi Startup Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

Invest in pre-revenue student safety mobility/taxi app with innovative subscription-based model for drivers.
The business is a pre-revenue mobility platform based in Chennai that provides zero-commission taxi services and a safe school commute solution through a mobile app, tailored for urban commuters and children's safety. - For the ride-hailing service, drivers will pay a subscription fee to access the platform, allowing them to keep 100% of their earnings, making it an attractive option for drivers and enhancing their income potential. - The school commute solution offers secure and reliable transportation for children, equipped with tech-enabled live tracking features and verified drivers, catering especially to parents and educational institutions. - Plans on operating in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hosur, and the platform has successfully onboarded over 2,500 drivers and completed more than 1,000 rides, indicating swift expansion and user adoption. - The company will generate revenue through a subscription model for ride-hailing drivers and will charge a per-ride/platform fee for the school travel service, ensuring diversified income streams. - Founded by an individual with practical experience in mobility tech, the company has established strong community ties with drivers, parents, and schools, fostering trust and engagement. - The business has been selected under ASIIM, recognizing our commitment to inclusive and impactful innovation. - Recognized by Startup India & DPIIT, the business highlights its innovative approach in the mobility sector, enhancing its credibility and potential for further growth.
6.4   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 71 K for 15%
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Food Delivery Business Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

For sale: Chennai based, well established food delivery app with over 4,000 customers.
Food delivery app operating across Chennai. - Currently onboarded 4,000 customers, 100 hotels, and 160 drivers. - The business only caters to local restaurants. - Revenue is generated from commissions from restaurants, delivery fees from customers, and in-app advertising. - Handles about 350 orders a day.
6.6   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 53 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 33 K for 10%
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Job Portal Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

A very unique job portal concept based in Chennai seeking financial investment.
The business takes the resume of the candidates over the phone. Once the details have been taken from the candidate, the system shows the relevant Vacancies & those are sent to job seeker & job seeker's resume to employers. - This is an Inbound call centre. - Business focuses of blue collar jobs and on the lower income groups. - There are 12000+ employers. - Candidates 50000+ - Over the phone solutions for recruitment purposes. - Similar to JustDial but only for Recruitment industry. - All plan for Employers are prepaid. No fee for placement of candidate after joining. - Huge Potential. - Can operate all 7 days a week. - PAN INDIA. - Tamil Nadu itself can fetch more than 4 crore turnover in the 1st year & in 2nd year it will cross 20 crores. - High potential for more Automation of process & Scaling to very high level. As this is technology based & high scope automation possible with software & mobile application so if any Software professional is interested partnering the deal size can be negotiated.
6.9   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 16.7 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 - 50 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 33 K for 30%
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Blockchain Startup with a SaaS Product Investment Opportunity in Chennai, India

A Crypto Exchange with Future Trading. The 24-hour Crypto Trading volume of $169 Billion worldwide.
Our product is a centralised crypto exchange where you can buy and sell multiple crypto currencies. - We have exchange native token called UTI when users and buy and hold to get discount on fees on exchange trade. - The business will operate on a B2C model where we have currently 350+ users on our exchange along with that the fees model is whenever user buy or sell, withdraw crypto fees are applied. - We have plan of additionally providing futures trading where we are working for it. - We have good partnership with other big exchanges and planning to grow further. - The 3 directors in the business having a background in Business and Trading with 20+ years and Background in Tech for more than 4 years. - We have 4 developers, UI and UX team, front end and back-end team, and 3 people in the admin department.
A Crypto Exchange with Future Trading. The 24-hour Crypto Trading volume of $169 Billion worldwide.
7.3   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 67 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 280 K for 20%
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Edutech Business Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

“Creativity via Visual" training institute impacting 6000+ students”. Monopoly, at the moment serving in Tamilnadu.
Why we exist. Our vision is to position India as a global leader in creativity and innovation. Currently, India ranks 52nd in the Global Innovation Index (2019, Cornell University). We aim to: • Introduce cutting-edge technology and innovative product designs ahead of global competitors. • Develop a vast network of creative professionals and innovators within India. • Deliver quality education that nurtures problem-solving and design thinking skills. Key focus areas: • Critical thinking through structured learning objectives. • Creativity through ideation and iterative learning. • Communication via visual expression. • Collaboration through interactive learning platforms. • Prevention of misinformation and incorrect practices. • Expert guidance to ensure skill development in visualization and creative potential. Our Approach. We address 21st-century education demands by focusing on the "4Cs": • Critical Thinking: Encouraging analytical problem-solving. • Creativity: Stimulating ideation and innovation. • Collaboration: Promoting interaction and teamwork. • Communication: Enhancing expression through visual mediums. We achieve this by: • Removing barriers that deter individuals from pursuing creative careers. • Dispelling misconceptions about art and design education. • Expanding the scope of creative learning beyond grades and job placement. Impact: • Producing a generation of innovative minds. • Enhancing career opportunities in India. • Positioning India as the top choice for outsourcing creative talent. Our curriculum. • Design Thinking & Communication-based education. • 12-year progressive syllabus. • Scientifically researched and developed content. • Engaging, innovative, and delivered through an online platform. Aspirations: • Establishing Design Thinking & Communication education centers across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka by 2028. • Building a "New Creative India" by 2035. Core Belief: "Creativity is not inherited—it can be stimulated and nurtured. " Technology & automation. We have invested ₹15 Cr in a bootstrap model to build a robust digital ecosystem, including: • Our own conference platform, similar to Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams. • A unique business model integrating course delivery with conferencing tools. • Seamless handling of 1M+ students through advanced database management. • Performance tracking and automated certification systems. • Integrated ticketing system for quality monitoring. Achievements & recognition. • Emerging Icon Award (2019) – Times of India. • National Education Excellence Award (2020) – Kites Production, Delhi. • Curriculum integration in 20+ schools in Chennai. • Conducted 100+ free art & handwriting workshops. • Provided free educational consultation to 10K+ parents annually. • Trained 6,000+ students and numerous teachers & specialists. Market Potential. • 85% of parents see art education as vital for child development. • 58% report a lack of access to quality art education. • The demand for creative education in India has grown by 70% in the last five years. • Global art market growth: $524.43B (2023) → $557.49B (2024) at 6.3% CAGR. • Indian art school market: $120M (2019) → $250M (2025) at 14.9% CAGR. • Projected revenue (Tamil Nadu market): ₹140 Cr over five years, with ₹40 Cr in profits. • Future potential: ₹1,000 Cr+ with AI-driven immersive learning expansion across India.
“Creativity via Visual" training institute impacting 6000+ students”. Monopoly, at the moment serving in Tamilnadu.
8.3   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 400 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 - 50 %
Business Loan
USD 222 K at 18%
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Internet Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

Rental services provider company operating both online and offline mode having served 20,000+ clients.
Business provides rental services for residential and commercial purposes. - Operates on both online and offline mode. - We do online and offline marketing like phamplets, banners, ads in newspaper, Google ads. - Have a database of 12,000 properties. - 80% of the revenue is generated through online mode. - We have served 12,000+ clients in Chennai. - Promoter has 6+ of industry experience. - Business have received 4 awards in one year - Excellence Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, Emerging Business Icon of the year.
Rental services provider company operating both online and offline mode having served 20,000+ clients.
7.4   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 200 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 222 K for 25%
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Book Publishing Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India

Company provides printed books and online curriculum for children from pre-KG to senior KG.
Business is registered in Chennai and operates from Sivakasi. - Our services include notebooks, multicolour textbooks, question papers printing, textbook content R&D and development, along with multimedia support, online education and training, teacher training sessions. - We develop contents and print books for pre-KG, junior KG, senior KG kids and soon we will expand till 5th grade. - Have signed up 80 schools and have contracts for at least 1 year with the schools. - All 80 schools purchase books from us and also use our online education and training platform. - Software has been developed in-house and all our clients are happy with the features. - Clients are from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Soon we will expand to Karnataka, Kerala and other states. - Promoter has more than 5 years of experience in book printing and R&D. - Physical assets include stocks, machinery, equipment and furniture.
Company provides printed books and online curriculum for children from pre-KG to senior KG.
7.8   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 93 thousand
EBITDA Margin
36 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 200 K for 40%
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Office Supplies Wholesale Company Seeking Loan in Chennai, India

Online sourcing platform for businesses having raised funding from Indian and Japanese VCs, now seeks working capital financing.
We are an online platform that provides systematic, automated and transparent procurement services. - Our platform offers a cloud based e-procurement tool to help businesses simplify the sourcing & purchasing of indirect materials. - We help companies source pantry items, housekeeping supply, electronics and stationary from leading brands. - This tool provides features including easy ordering platform, inventory management, spend management, cost optimizations, analytics & centralised invoicing among others. - We provide end-to-end supply chain support including a robust delivery fleet with local distribution network capability pan India.
6.8   Chennai
Run Rate Sales
USD 800 thousand
EBITDA Margin
8 %
Business Loan
USD 56 K at 24%
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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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