Businesses Seeking Loan

We employ a dedicated team of 6 skilled professionals, ensuring high-quality production and customer service. - Our product offerings include special breads, customized cakes, and wedding cakes, catering to a diverse clientele. - Our top-selling products consist of bulk orders of bread, wedding cakes, and birthday cakes, establishing a strong presence in both retail and bulk supply markets. - We have a robust client base that includes both government and private entities, highlighting our capability to handle large orders efficiently. - Bulk orders significantly contribute to our revenue stream, demonstrating the demand for our products and the effectiveness of our business model. - Although our operational margins have the potential to be higher, we prioritize reinvesting profits back into the business to support growth and development. - The business is registered and has a food safety license.

• Newly established cake shop offering a curated range of fresh cakes with strong early traction. • Bestsellers include chocolate cake and blueberry cake, driving consistent repeat orders. • Handles 500–600 monthly orders with a 70/30 split between online and offline sales. • Highly rated on online platforms with overwhelmingly positive customer reviews. • Promoter brings 6 years of experience in bakery operations and product development. • Fully compliant setup holding FSSAI registration for safe and regulated food preparation. • Positioned for customers seeking high-quality celebratory cakes through both delivery platforms and walk-ins.

• Newly established cake shop offering a curated range of fresh cakes with strong early traction. • Bestsellers include chocolate cake and blueberry cake, driving consistent repeat orders. • Handles 500–600 monthly orders with a 70/30 split between online and offline sales. • Highly rated on online platforms with overwhelmingly positive customer reviews. • Promoter brings 6 years of experience in bakery operations and product development. • Fully compliant setup holding FSSAI registration for safe and regulated food preparation. • Positioned for customers seeking high-quality celebratory cakes through both delivery platforms and walk-ins.

The business is a logistics company established 5 years ago, located in the coastal region of Kenya, specifically in Mombasa and Kilifi. - The company currently employs 10 permanent and 20 casual workers. - It is seeking a loan of $2 million to fund expansion and acquire 20 prime movers with tipping trailers. - Right now the business rents its fleet of trucks and wants to reduce rental costs by owning their fleet.

Strategic Location: Based in Lae, Morobe Province, which is a pivotal hub for coffee distribution and trade in Papua New Guinea. - Employee Workforce: A dedicated team of 20 professionals ensuring efficient management and operations within coffee marketing and production. - Extensive Coffee Farming: Cultivation of approximately 800,000 quality organic Arabica coffee trees, supporting sustainable agricultural practices. - Significant Production Capacity: Quarterly production output of 250 to 300 parchment coffee bags (50kg each), reflecting robust farming practices and community engagement. - Direct Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration with local stakeholders as development partners to enhance the coffee industry and uplift rural farming communities. - Cooperative Structure: Operates through a structured association of nine villages within Erap/Wain LLG, promoting collective marketing and quality assurance. - Major Supplier for Lae Agmark: Established as a key supplier to Agmark in Lae, driving consistent sales of green coffee beans and generating economic benefits for local farmers. - Community Impact: Commitment to improving the livelihoods of individual farmers by providing critical services and facilitating access to markets through cooperative initiatives. - Resilience and Sustainability: Active participation in PPAP programs and climate risk management strategies, ensuring long-term viability and adaptation in coffee production. - Registrations: Registered with IPA and IRC.

Business: Moroccan sweets, wedding cakes and catering bakery operating online in Abu Dhabi. - Headline offering: Traditional Moroccan sweets, handmade cookies, all types of wedding cakes and event catering. - Sales channels: Direct online orders via Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat enquiries; no physical storefront sales yet. - Customers: Day-to-day customer base of 20–30 orders, serving private customers, brides/couples, and small event clients. - Location & footprint: Kitchen and planned coffee shop within the same 200-metre space in Abu Dhabi; currently a home/production kitchen transitioning to a coffee shop setup. - Team: 9 employees total 3 main chefs, 3 helpers, plus 3 supporting staff (admin/delivery/operations). - Financials: Current annual revenue approximately AED 200,000 from online bakery and catering sales. - Growth plan: Expanding into an on-site coffee shop/coffee bar to capture walk-in customers and increase bakery retail sales. - Revenue model: Earns money by selling baked goods (cookies, sweets), custom wedding cakes, and catering packages; direct payments via social-media-driven orders. - Competitive strengths: Handmade artisanal products, niche Moroccan sweets specialization, strong social-media presence and direct customer engagement (Instagram marketing, WhatsApp ordering).

The promoter behind the venture has prior experience in setting up three successful radio stations, including Channel 4FM, Emirates Radio 1, and Emirates Radio 2, which provides a strong foundation for the current undertaking. - With the location in Ras Al-Khaimah, the business is positioned to attract sponsorship and advertising opportunities from prominent local entities such as RAK Bank, RAK Gas, RAK Ports, and RAK Properties, fostering potential revenue streams. - As the first English language radio station in Ras Al-Khaimah, the business holds a unique market position, offering a valuable opportunity to capture the attention of the diverse population within the Northern Emirate of UAE. - The FM licence is imminent. The station is a SME that has the official backing of His Highness Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and the RAK Government Media Office.

Operates a catering business specializing in Jamaican cuisine. - Previously active but operations were discontinued 6 years ago due to financial constraints. - Currently in the process of restarting the business with renewed focus and setup. - Recently acquired a facility to support catering operations and future growth. - Plans to serve events, parties, and corporate clients with authentic Jamaican food offerings. - Business is in the process of re-registration as operations are being re-established.

• Coffee shop brand operating 2 outlets located in Selong and Mataram, Lombok, under the same entity. • Serves freshly brewed coffee, smoothies, and juices. • Outlets are situated in good locations with strong customer visibility. • Each outlet serves around 150 customers daily and offers a seating capacity for 10–15 guests. • Licensed under SIUP, ensuring compliance and operational credibility.

Shrimp farm located in Santo Amaro das Brotas, Brazil. - The company currently operates on a B2B model, selling fresh shrimp to middlemen or distributors. - There are currently 5 distributors in the supply chain, with a monthly supply frequency. - The company intends to expand its operations by constructing a shrimp processing plant and storage facility. - This expansion will facilitate the production and supply of frozen shrimp, as well as enable direct sales to retailers, and B2C customers and enter the export market as well. - The shrimp farm currently produces 120 tons of white shrimp per year. - The reason for the growth in annual sales from last year to this year is that the business started operations mid of last year. - There are 5 permanent employees, and additional contract workers are hired on a need basis for harvesting.

Located in Carlow, the business focuses on the building, construction, and maintenance industry, specializing in bespoke German kitchens. - The primary product offerings include custom-designed kitchens, tailored to meet the specific needs of homeowners renovating their houses or constructing new homes. - With a commitment to quality craftsmanship, the business emphasizes personalized woodworking projects, ensuring a high level of attention to detail in each kitchen installation. - The owner has established a partnership with a reputable German kitchen manufacturer, providing additional support and resources to enhance product offerings. - Operating with a valid registration certificate, the business adheres to industry regulations, ensuring a reliable service to customers in the Carlow area. - Target customers include homeowners looking to renovate their kitchens or builders involved in new home constructions, creating a diverse market with varied demands. - The business generates revenue through the sale and installation of customized kitchen solutions, with a focus on high-quality materials and craftsmanship, aimed at attracting discerning customers looking for unique designs.

A non-operational camphor manufacturing business, established 3 years ago. - Produced camphor products for religious, retail, and commercial usage. - Sales were done exclusively through wholesalers with an existing contact network of around 15 members across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. - Installed machinery had a production capacity of approximately 20 kg per hour. - The promoter brings 3 years of experience in the camphor manufacturing and trading industry. - Revenue was generated through bulk supply agreements with regional wholesalers. - The business held MSME certification, enabling compliant manufacturing operations and access to government benefits. - The business is positioned for scalable growth driven by steady religious and institutional demand for camphor products. - The business is currently not operational and had ceased operations 1 year ago. Operations are planned to resume after securing the required loan. Once operational, the projected monthly sales are expected to be in the range of ₹1–2 lakh. Additionally, the latest yearly reported sales mentioned in the profile pertain to the period when the business was operational three years ago.

Our target customers are all kinds of businessmen and merchant people. - Handle over 2,000 courier deliveries every day across Dhaka and nearby cities. - We pick up the courier from the customer's location, send it to the central hub, and it is then delivered to the receiver's address. - Apart from 35+ owned vehicles for transportation, we also have other personal vehicles such as bikes and cycles for delivery, - We provide better and fast service to the customers by ensuring the safety of goods and delivered within 24-48 hours. Customer satisfaction is our capital.