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Film Production Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

London-based film company with 16 International awards, offers 2x equity ROI for an upcoming movie.
The company is seeking funding for its current movie project, which involves a theatrical release, and simultaneous shooting in Hindi and English to appeal to both the Bollywood and Hollywood audiences. - It is based on a famous English novel and has an award-winning screenplay that has already won 16 international awards. - The producer of this movie has a strong track record, having worked on various short films, each of which has won multiple awards. He is also a graduate of the Indian Film Institute Pune and has been honoured by the Black Film and Video Makers Association of South Africa for his achievements as South Africa’s first black (non-white) filmmaker. - The movie is set to be shot in Turkey or UK. - The film is also planned to be submitted to the Cannes Film Festival with a high chance of acceptance, providing an opportunity for marketing and selling the world rights. - The company has the necessary license, giving them the rights to make cinematograph films of the work in both English and Hindi languages. - The company has completed casting for the movie and needs funds for the production stage. - At a later stage, after the theatrical release the movie is planned to be sold to an OTT platform. - For a modest investment outlay, the current project can bring in revenue, a minimum of USD 8M - 10M. - This profile is put up seeking an investment for a particular project, hence sales figures of thee company is not mentioned.
London-based film company with 16 International awards, offers 2x equity ROI for an upcoming movie.
7.4   London
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 3.26 Mn for 50%
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Newly Established Film Production Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

Award-winning global media finance & production company, seeking investment for production of 15 upcoming films.
Award-winning global media finance & production company in London. - Specialized in providing film finance and visual effects for feature films, animation, and commercial projects. - The company has an established presence in the film industry, having worked with major Hollywood companies such as Warner Brothers, New Line Cinema, Lionsgate, Sony, Disney, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Paramount, and Universal Studios. - The company has recently signed a contract to produce 15 films over a 5-year period, with individual film budgets ranging between $20 million and $60 million, for which we are seeking investment. - The company boasts a team with extensive industry experience, including Oscar-nominee creatives and Bafta award-winning creatives, with a collective experience of over 30 years in the industry.
7.5   London
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 33.4 Mn for 49%
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Photography Business for Sale in London, UK

Photography tour company with largest selection of European tours and an extremely lean business model.
4k followers on Facebook, 4k followers on Instagram, 10k newsletter subscribers, 15-year continuous increase in turnover. - All bookings come through our website. - Photography tours led by photographers (on contract) are the primary source of revenue. - The images added above are from these tours. - Also earn revenue by Instagram subscription service, selling stock images, drone photos, and videos. - Contracts and agreements with professional photographers. - Business has no full-time employees. - Tour permits are taken as per the requirement of the region. - Buyer gets the brand name, website, domain, all the intellectual property, and digital assets. - The legal entity and linked bank accounts will not be transferred to the year. - The last reported sales of GBP 700k are pre-Covid and we have resumed operations in March this year. Thus our sales are low.
Photography tour company with largest selection of European tours and an extremely lean business model.
8.7   London
Run Rate Sales
USD 128 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Business for Sale
USD 107 K
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Photography Business for Sale in London, UK

Photography tour company with largest selection of European tours and an extremely lean business model.
4k followers on Facebook, 4k followers on Instagram, 10k newsletter subscribers, 15-year continuous increase in turnover. - All bookings come through our website. - Photography tours led by photographers (on contract) are the primary source of revenue. - The images added above are from these tours. - Also earn revenue by Instagram subscription service, selling stock images, drone photos, and videos. - Contracts and agreements with professional photographers. - Business has no full-time employees. - Tour permits are taken as per the requirement of the region. - Buyer gets the brand name, website, domain, all the intellectual property, and digital assets. - The legal entity and linked bank accounts will not be transferred to the year. - The last reported sales of GBP 700k are pre-Covid and we have resumed operations in March this year. Thus our sales are low.
Photography tour company with largest selection of European tours and an extremely lean business model.
8.7   London
Run Rate Sales
USD 128 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Business for Sale
USD 107 K
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Music Production Company Equity Stake For Sale in Blackburn, UK

Invest in UK-based film and TV production company with 200+ projects and strong industry relationships.
The business is a film, TV and music production company based out of the UK. - Established track record: the company has been operating for 6 years and has successfully completed over 200 projects, showcasing a strong track record in the film, music, and TV production industry. - Impressive industry relationships: the company has cultivated strong relationships with prominent industry players such as Warner, Paramount, and Apple, positioning it favorably within the competitive landscape. - Diversified product portfolio: with a focus on TV series and film production, music production, and live-streaming music concerts, the company boasts a diversified product portfolio catering to various entertainment mediums. - Notable collaborations: the company has collaborated with well-known figures and entities in the entertainment industry, including star casts such as Roger Stuart, Gregory Porter, Buddie Rich Band, Felicity Jones, and Steven Fry, enhancing its reputation and network within the industry. - Global distribution: with 3 upcoming film and TV productions set for global distribution on platforms such as Amazon Prime, HBO, and Apple TV, the company is poised for expanded reach and potential revenue streams. - Growth projects in the pipeline: the company has 15 projects in the pipeline, with 3 projects scheduled for production, indicating a robust pipeline of projects. - We hire our team on a contractual basis based on the requirements of the project. - We are estimating our revenue to be GBP 4.5 million this year as we have numerous projects in the pipeline being released this year. - The promoter has 15+ years of experience in the industry. - The company has all the necessary licenses and certifications.
Invest in UK-based film and TV production company with 200+ projects and strong industry relationships.
7.9   Blackburn
Run Rate Sales
USD 1.6 million
EBITDA Margin
39 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 2 Mn for 20%
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Film Production Company Equity Stake For Sale in Leeds, UK

Producer of original, innovative mainstream feature films seeks funds for a new production.
My company is making an amazing comedy-adventure. We now have a world renowned Film Sales agent attached which will allow us to recoup our costs. The company is also waiting for a confirmation of its UK Film Tax Credit.
Producer of original, innovative mainstream feature films seeks funds for a new production.
8   Leeds
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.14 Mn for 49%
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Film Production Business Equity Stake For Sale in Manchester, UK

Invest in UK film production company for development of award-winning short film into full-length feature.
1. The company is a UK-based film production business located in Manchester. 2. The company is seeking investment to develop an award-winning short film into a full-length feature film. 3. The proposed film project is a fiction based on a previously acclaimed short video, with a script developed in collaboration with a Hollywood scriptwriter, emphasizing the potential for high-quality content creation. 4. The film will be shot in English and is intended for release on OTT platforms, aligning with the current trend and demand for digital streaming services in the entertainment industry. 5. The company aims to engage A-list Hollywood stars and directors for the project, showcasing its ambition and potential for high-profile industry collaboration. 6. With an estimated duration of 12 months, the project will encompass 6 months for production and 6 months for pre-production, post-production, and promotional activities, highlighting a comprehensive and well-structured timeline. 7. The short film, on which the full-length feature is based, has already garnered multiple awards and recognition at various film festivals, underlining the company's creative and artistic prowess.
8   Manchester
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 13.4 Mn for 20%
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Newly Established Film Production Company Equity Stake For Sale in Blacon, UK

Film production company seeking investment for a SA film production with 50% funding already secured.
A film production business focused on creating content for cinema. - The business is currently seeking investment to close funding for a South African film production, with 50% of the required funds already secured. - The project is in the pre-production stage with scripts developed and actors in place, with a planned release by September of the following year. - The producing partner, Spier Films, is responsible for managing the finances and logistics of the production, providing expertise in seeing the film through to delivery. - Have established partnerships with Channel 4 and Amazon Prime for the telecast of previous content and are looking to explore other platforms for release. - The business intends to screen the film at film festivals and secure acquisitions as part of their distribution strategy. - The company emphasizes creating content with high production value and a commercial focus, aimed at generating returns for investors.
6.6   Blacon
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 250 K for 50%
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News & Articles Publishing Platform Investment Opportunity in Stockholm, Sweden

News & articles publishing platform providing world's best content from 200+ partner to 200,000+ users.
Started our website in December 2016 as digital media and publishing platform. As per our 90 days trial period condition, we'll start generating revenues from April 2017. - Tied up with over 200 partner publishers worldwide with content in many different languages. Also collaborated with telecom and established test drive live. - We publish 1,500+ news and articles per day. - Have 200,000+ signed up user. - Have presence in 2 countries and has invested USD 2.5 million so far. - Looking to expand contract in 10 more countries. They are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, Kuwait, Kenya, etc.
News & articles publishing platform providing world's best content from 200+ partner to 200,000+ users.
8   London
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.5 Mn for 10%
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Business Publishing Business for Sale in Hertford, UK

Innovative business start-up project with a working website, global potential, and high-profit margins for sale.
Initial revenue is generated from advertising fees. Future additional revenue streams can be achieved by adding services such a premium buyers and by having links to business lenders, solicitors, accountants and advisors. On-site banner advertising and directories can also create income source.
7.1   Hertford
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business for Sale
USD 67 K
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Printing Reseller Opportunity

Troy Printing & Advertising, 3 Resellers, Est'd in 2008, Istanbul HQ
  • 3000+ Page Views
  • 1000+ Investor Views
Troy Print & Advertising was established to provide the best quality products at the cheapest prices as much as possible. We are confident of entering into any market in Europe with our competitive pricing and high quality work. We are looking for resellers in Europe at the moment to expand into new markets.
Troy Printing & Advertising, 3 Resellers, Est'd in 2008, Istanbul HQ
5.9   Expanding in England
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 3 thousand
Space Required
100 - 300 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 1.2 - 10 K
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Book Publishing Franchise Opportunity

Boutique Brand International, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2019, London HQ
  • 7000+ Page Views
  • 3000+ Investor Views
Join the innovative educational sound book media business from Boutique Brand International. We have trademarked service that specialises in making innovative educational books with stories, sounds. Sound book is the better way for effective learning that keep readers entertained and motivated. With voice, we can improve memory scientifically. Our business has been a major success, based on its well-developed product and its valuable business ideas. Our handmade book is one-of-a-kind, trending product at the market, an increasingly lucrative option to start an upper-level business. Using our concept the franchise partner can produce high-quality 3D pop-up products, magazine, multilingual sound learning-books, music-books, cooking book, wedding book, family book, travel book, fitness book, brand business book for every occasion. DIY author package; Customised fashionable and stylish books. The founder is nominated by Women’s Council & Awards for her entrepreneurship. We will teach the franchise partner how to design and make creative books. The franchise partner has to produce different types of books depending on the demand and sell it to customers. For the international franchise partners, we will teach completely through online so that they can setup store and sell in their location. We have 2 franchise formats. The pop-up store is a kiosk setup that can be moved and arranged anywhere to sell the books. The store franchise format is a fixed outlet where they can sell the books. The franchise partner has to generate revenue by selling the books they have created.
Boutique Brand International, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2019, London HQ
5.8   Expanding in UK
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 38 - 75 thousand
Space Required
50 - 200 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 58 - 201 K
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Newly Established Event Management Business Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

Experienced M&A buy-and-build sponsor raising capital to acquire an off-market European events business.
• Clear strategy to acquire a profitable European events business as the cornerstone platform, then bolt-on our existing project. • The new investor will receive an equity stake in the newly acquired entity. • Founders have completed multiple SME acquisitions with combined revenues of c. GBP 75m across manufacturing, construction, and travel. • Strong pipeline of UHNW and HNW clients for supercar and motorsport-linked tours, plus corporate event demand from the target business. • Asset-light, event-driven model with attractive gross margins and strong cash conversion. • Deep relationships with hotels, DMCs, hospitality providers, and automotive partners in key European locations. • Long-term buy-and-build plan to add further event, tour, and motorsport-adjacent operators under a single group.
8.2   London
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 800 K for 20%
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Profitable Digital Marketing Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

Invest in a London-based advertising agency, specializing in Metaverse campaigns.
The business is an advertising agency located in London, specializing in campaigns on the Metaverse, with a focus on FMCG brands. - Company currently has 9 employees and has 3 clients, with plans to onboard another client in the current month. - Business generates revenue by charging a fee for advertisement campaigns, and after offering initial discounts to gain market access, it now charges GBP 600K per advertisement campaign. - Business also plans to launch its own game on Metaverse early next year, which is expected to generate high rolling revenues. - Company's clientele primarily consists of companies looking to advertise on the Metaverse, with a focus on FMCG brands. - Business operates in the dynamic and rapidly evolving advertising industry, leveraging the latest technology and platforms to deliver innovative and impactful campaigns for its clients. - The promoter is a developer with 28 years of experience in the field. - The company has all the necessary licenses and certifications.
6.2   London
Run Rate Sales
USD 440 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 2 Mn for 30%
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TV Station Equity Stake For Sale in Berlin, Germany

Television network with six music television stations in DACH & Adria area seeks investment.
German based television network with six music television stations. - Each station has around 1- 3 million viewers but has the potential to reach 100 million viewers from 10 countries. - Target audience is 14-99 years old. - Stations satisfy the musical tastes of the majority of viewers in terms of signal coverage areas. - We generate revenue by selling advertising space on TV stations and by video production.
Television network with six music television stations in DACH & Adria area seeks investment.
8.9   Berlin
Run Rate Sales
USD 1.27 million
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 4.3 Mn for 49%
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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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