Businesses Seeking Loan

Business type: Dubai-based business which sells chocolates, nuts, dates, baklava and provides private label manufacturing. - Team size: Small operations with 3 employees handling product sourcing, customization and sales for local and regional clients. - Core products: Bestselling assortment includes premium chocolates, roasted nuts, gourmet dates and traditional baklava, positioned as luxury snack gifts and corporate treats. - Target customers: Products are sold to both corporate clients and individuals. The business operates on the B2C model and sells its products through both online and offline mode, where the majority is from online. For online sales, their Instagram page is the main source along with the website and offline sales rely on recommendations by known customers and friends. - Revenue drivers: Revenue is from personalized corporate gifts, repeat corporate bulk orders, HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering or Café) supply contracts, and planned duty free and private brand sales. - Growth strategy: Scaling by entering HORECA channels, onboarding duty free partners, developing private label snack brands and expanding corporate gifting contracts. - Competitive advantages: Niche in personalized corporate gifting, expertise in gourmet dates and Middle Eastern sweets, and flexibility to produce small-batch custom orders. - Distribution & fulfilment: Direct delivery for local corporate clients and individuals; future wholesale distribution is planned for hotels, restaurants and airport retail. - Market positioning & SEO keywords: Positioned as premium corporate gifting and customized snack boxes in Dubai, leveraging keywords like corporate gifts Dubai, personalized snack boxes, gourmet dates, baklava gift hampers and duty free snack suppliers.

Located in Kathmandu, this IT service firm focuses on website development and hosting, addressing the needs of local SMEs. - The business specializes in web development and offers additional services like bulk SMS campaigns and social media boosts to enhance digital communication. - With a compact team of 3 employees, the company efficiently handles 6-10 orders monthly, providing personalized solutions on an order basis. - Registered under the tax department of the Nepal government, ensuring compliance and credibility in all transactions. - As a web hosting and development company, it strengthens the online presence of local businesses, contributing to the growth of Kathmandu’s tech ecosystem. - The niche services offered, such as bulk SMS and social media enhancement, add significant value to traditional web development and hosting. - The strategic focus on local SMEs allows the company to capture a vital segment in Kathmandu’s digital business market.

Located in Kathmandu, this IT service firm focuses on website development and hosting, addressing the needs of local SMEs. - The business specializes in web development and offers additional services like bulk SMS campaigns and social media boosts to enhance digital communication. - With a compact team of 3 employees, the company efficiently handles 6-10 orders monthly, providing personalized solutions on an order basis. - Registered under the tax department of the Nepal government, ensuring compliance and credibility in all transactions. - As a web hosting and development company, it strengthens the online presence of local businesses, contributing to the growth of Kathmandu’s tech ecosystem. - The niche services offered, such as bulk SMS and social media enhancement, add significant value to traditional web development and hosting. - The strategic focus on local SMEs allows the company to capture a vital segment in Kathmandu’s digital business market.

Own and operate an e-commerce marketplace for wholesalers in the fields of fashion, electronics, technology, construction, logistics, automobiles etc. - Advertise through 100% digital marketing campaigns. - The platform is expanding every day and we have monetized the platform with a 2% commission from vendors. - We have 700 registered vendors on the platform out of which 200 are active (wholesalers). - Business has more than 50 qualified manufacturer and importers. - We have membership of E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (E-CAB) - The valuation of the company is based on our own estimate.

We provide in-house security services, VIP protection, and escorting services to customers. - The company was established 4 years ago and we bought the company from its founders one year after the formation, at a price of EUR 20,000 having only one 24/7 contract. - We are certified by the United Nations and Great Britain National Defense. - We have 2 contracts for providing 24/7 security services, one of them includes escorting services as well. - Company also has 4 part-time contracts, one of them is for a 12 hours security service, two contracts are for 8 hours security service and under the last contract, we provided security services for 4 days a week and 5 hours per day. - We are working with security advisors who have more than 20 years of experience in the security field, and one of them has working experience as a private military contractor. - We have developed a great relationship with external security advisors.

Startup D2C cosmetics products seller based in Samastipur, Bihar. - We are yet to start selling the products. We have currently done sample testing of our product and have received good feedback from customers. - We source our products from a supplier in Gujarat. We are also in talks with a supplier in Delhi. - We will be selling our products online through Amazon, Flipkart and our own app. We need funds for development of the app. - We have outsourced packaging and labelling services. - Proprietor has applied for trademarking the brand.

Sweet shop in Murbad, specializing in traditional sweets production and retail. - The production capacity of the business is 3 tons per month, sales channels are wholesale supply and retail outlet. - The retail channel serves as the primary revenue source, with an average of 50 retail customers per day. - The business has a strong wholesale network, supplying 30-40 wholesalers within the local taluk. - The business holds essential certifications including FSSAI, GST, and MSME. - The procurement of raw materials is sourced from local markets. - The business needs 3 permanent employees to run the operations.

Medical devices supply and distribution business, based in Chisinau, Moldova. - Has contracts with state hospitals located in Chisinau, and actively participates in national tenders for medical consumables. - With 5 clients, 3 of which have active contracts, the business has a quarterly order frequency with a supply worth EUR 35,000 per quarter. Additionally, it has secured a major contract worth EUR 150,000. - The company procures its products directly from manufacturers and holds drug and medical devices agency certification. - The products are sourced directly from manufacturers. - The business owner manages all operations and order execution independently, with logistics being outsourced.

Established presence in Gwalior, specializing in government sector construction projects within Madhya Pradesh. - Total water supply projects valued at INR 20 crore, with INR 12 crore successfully completed, showcasing timely project execution. - Current engagement in a road construction project worth INR 7 crore, indicating ongoing growth and diversification in services. - Operates as a subcontractor, allowing for strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities in larger government contracts. - Employs a dedicated team of 5, providing specialized expertise and personalized service tailored to client needs and hires employees on a contractual basis depending on the project size. - Focused exclusively on government projects, reinforcing commitment to public infrastructure development and sustainability. Has seen a significant rise in revenue as the company is involved in a lot more projects this year. - Registered with the Public Works Department (PWD) and holds GST certification, ensuring compliance and credibility within the industry.

This enterprise software business, based in Patna, specializes in providing web app-based digital solutions tailored for healthcare practitioners. - The company's primary offering is an in-house developed clinic management solution software, designed to streamline operations for private healthcare providers. - It operates under a subscription-based revenue model, offering both annual and bi-annual packages to clients. - With a current user base of 20 healthcare practitioners, the business is actively working on onboarding new clients, indicating potential for growth and expansion. - The business is led by an owner with over three years of domain expertise. - We have a small team of 12 dedicated employees, who are involved in the maintenance and development of the software. - The clinic management software enhances efficiency, reduces administrative burden, and improves patient care, making it an essential tool for modern healthcare practices. - By investing in this company, stakeholders can tap into the burgeoning field of healthcare digital solutions and support innovation in patient management technologies. - The business is currently operating at a loss, however, post-funding, we expect the business to generate profits in two years.