Businesses Seeking Loan

Established event planning and decoration business in the Maldives. -Provides services such as decorations and planning, party props rental and party shop, photography studio, and food catering for weddings and corporate events. -Specializes in providing wedding planning and decorations in resorts throughout the Maldives. -Receives 2-15 events per month and is in high demand. -Current team of 3 employees. -Requires loans to expand and cater to more high-end clients. -Experienced in providing services for weddings, corporate events, and birthday parties. -Offers a unique and personalized experience for each event.

Seeking senior secured lender on a $1.5 million short-term commodity trade finance facility for a Turkish tobacco trader. - Each deal amount is approx $750,000 on shipment of tobacco leaves from India to Antwerp, Belgium. - Up to 2 deals may overlap but cannot exceed $1.5 million in aggregate. - Each deal is for a total duration of approx 60 – 90 days and is on an uncommitted, transactional basis and continuously recurs. - Each deal is comprised of 2 phases. First phase is voyage finance from India load port to a warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium for a duration of up to 60 days. - Second phase is warehouse finance in Antwerp, Belgium for a duration of up to 30 days. - Shipped tobacco is pledged as collateral to the Lenders. - Senior secured lender to provide 85% of each loan. - The company will provide 15% of each loan as a junior secured lender and document the agreements and book/administer the loans. Senior lender interest rate is SOFR + 12%pa. Current SOFR is approx 5.35%pa. Thus, all in rate is 17.35% pa (=12% + 5.35%) currently. - There will be a floor SOFR of 3.5% pa. - Established 16 years ago and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, promoter is a tobacco producer and trader. The company has over 120 employees of which 30 employees are in Turkey. - There are 100 clients, globally located but most of them are in Europe. - The company has 7 years of strong relationship with the Indian supplier, ITC. Purchases 4 - 5 shipments from ITC every year with satisfactory performance on quality and quantity. - Company's total assets are $4.5 million, and annual sales are $2.8 million. - The promoter is New York based and is currently in Tokyo, the business is headquartered in Istanbul.

Hemp industrial processing business start-up is based in Brescia, Italy. - The company plans to offer a diverse range of products, including hemp fiber for the textile industry and bio plastics for automobiles in addition to construction and paper packaging material. - Focused on circular economy initiatives, with plans to utilize the waste part of the hemp for construction and green energy production, including hydrogen. - The company has already secured contracts with major clients, including Ferrari for Formula 1 cars, and luxury textile brands such as Hermes, Chanel, and Armani. - Additionally, they have established solid relationships in the UAE, USA, and Italy, indicating a strong international presence and market access. - The company's core product, hemp, naturally absorbs CO2, offers fireproof and waterproof properties, and is known for being antibacterial, durable, and resistant. - Furthermore, the company is involved in carbon sequestration and land decontamination, emphasizing its commitment to environmental sustainability. - The promoter is currently in Luxembourg but the business is established in Brescia, Italy.

The business creates AI-powered advertisement videos, enhancing business marketing through high-quality, efficient, and collaborative solutions, and is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. - Currently, we are in the development stage, with a focus on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses as clients upon product launch. - We are in the process of establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders for beta testing and market entry. - We are also planning to hire a top marketing company in the USA to enhance market penetration and brand recognition. - Revenue Model: * Subscription Plans: Offering tiered pricing based on the level of customization and features. * One-Time Service Fees: For clients who prefer project-based engagements. * Customized Packages: Tailored solutions for larger campaigns and long-term projects. - We have plans to participate in industry competitions and seek awards for excellence in video production technology as the product matures. - Promoter Experience: The Founder is an AWS-certified solutions architect with extensive experience in IT and AI technologies. His expertise drives the innovative approach of company products. - We are a duly certified company with all the necessary certifications and licenses. - The business has not generated any revenue as of yet and has started its operations this year.