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Consumer Electronics Company Investment Opportunity in Lagos, Nigeria

Fast growing online retail company selling various products ranging from electronics, phones, fashion and more.
- Fast-growing online retail company selling various items. - Newly designed and built app for android and mobile phones. - Online shopping app is available on both Google Android and Apple stores. - One of the first online retailers to offer our customers the technology that allows them to pay in installments using our "Pay Later" option. - Grew from just 4,000 registered users last year to 15,000 registered users currently. - Our online shopping app has almost 37K downloads on Google Play and almost 1k on the Apple store. - Over 60m worth of items sold over the past calendar year.
Fast growing online retail company selling various products ranging from electronics, phones, fashion and more.
9.5   Lagos
Run Rate Sales
USD 11 thousand
EBITDA Margin
12 %
Financial Investment
USD 2.3 K for 10%
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TV Production Company Investment Opportunity in Lekki, Nigeria

Company producing media contents to promote African art and culture, developed 8+ original content.
- 4 year old media company based in Asaba. - We produce and develop short videos, films, content to promote African art and culture on a global level. - Have developed more than 8 original show content till date. - Our platform has more than 1 million subscribers. - Have over 10,000 likes on our Facebook page. - Received RMCA Award in the past. - Our clients include MI Okoro & Associates, Delta State Government. - Business owns furniture, computers, original content, website.
Company producing media contents to promote African art and culture, developed 8+ original content.
8   Lekki
Run Rate Sales
USD 4.6 thousand
EBITDA Margin
22 %
Financial Investment
USD 8 K for 40%
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Newly Established Engineering, Procurement & Construction Business Investment Opportunity in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Invest in an engineering solutions business with a strong presence in various sectors.
Various clients and markets from various engineering sectors including, Industrial sector, domestic sector. Municipal and central business districts. Established vendors with blue chip companies including major paper manufacturing industries.
8.2   KwaZulu-Natal
Run Rate Sales
USD 37 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Financial Investment
USD 30 K for 50%
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Virtual & Augmented Reality Company Investment Opportunity in Nigeria

Growing and innovation-driven real estate development and technology company seeking cash investment to expand capacity.
Within 2 years of establishment; - Company has been able to commence Estate Project in Epe, Lagos. - Facilitate joint venture development transactions worth over NGN 200 million. - Invest heavily in research and development for future projects (future of housing in Africa) with high financial projection. - Work with Urban Shelter Limited for extended reality solution. - Host a real estate conference on the future of real estate with industry stakeholders. - Ours is a company with liabilities of NGN 650K and is fully owned by the promoter.
Growing and innovation-driven real estate development and technology company seeking cash investment to expand capacity.
7.2   Nigeria
Run Rate Sales
USD 56 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Financial Investment
USD 40 K for 8%
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Newly Established Lighting Fixtures Company Investment Opportunity in Pretoria, South Africa

Next-gen mobile lighting with portable charging solutions company, seeking investment to start and expand operations.
- Business involved in design, manufacture and global distribution of next-generation mobile lighting products. - We have an international manufacturing partner to assist with design work, manufacturing and assembly. - Set to offer completely unique product to industries in need, i. e the security industry and the personal lighting industry (load-shedding). - The core focus is to introduce next-gen lighting and portable charging solutions to developing regions and the S. A market to counter. - This product can cater to additional industries such as: Mining. Outdoor. Wholesale. Retail. Security. Maritime. Anti-Poaching. Tourism. Emergency response units. Policing. Military. - We already own an illumination tools manufacturing company for the security industry and have a good number of client base, to whom we can supply our new product as well. - Targeting to get 300 to 500 orders in the first operational year. - Project annual turnover of ZAR 3 million with profit margins of 35%.
Next-gen mobile lighting with portable charging solutions company, seeking investment to start and expand operations.
7.6   Pretoria
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 40 K for 50%
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Tree Farm Investment Opportunity in Lagos, Nigeria

State-of-the-art oil palm plantation and production with a capacity of 100 tons/yr seeks investment.
- Operates a state-of-the-art oil palm plantation and production facility. - Engaged in cultivating and manufacturing oil palm products, primarily selling to distributors. - Primary clientele situated in Nigeria, serving wholesalers and distributors. - Cultivation capacity of up to 60 tons per year, with a maximum potential capacity of 100 tons per year. - Services approximately 10 clients, supplying them with oil palm products. - Offers products under its own brand label in addition to supplying distributors. - Promoters boast 40 years of collective experience in the industry. - Holds necessary licenses, registrations, and certifications for operations. - Owners are based in the Netherlands, with remote management overseeing operations.
State-of-the-art oil palm plantation and production with a capacity of 100 tons/yr seeks investment.
7.8   Lagos
Run Rate Sales
USD 90 thousand
EBITDA Margin
16 %
Financial Investment
USD 53 K for 16%
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Personal Loans Company Investment Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya-based lending company with 60 clients offering loans to individuals and SMEs seek investment.
- Money lending company in Kenya. - We offer loans to SMEs and individuals. But currently, we are providing loans majorly for individuals. - Have provided SME loans for 15 clients and personal loans for 45 individuals. - The annual interest rate ranges from 6-13% depending on the type of loan. - The promoter has 10 of experience in finance.
9   Nairobi
Run Rate Sales
USD 140 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Financial Investment
USD 60 K for 55%
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Food Wholesale Company Investment Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda

Online b2b trading platform that connects manufacturers, suppliers, and agents to buyers.
- Our entity is the fastest-growing online shop in Uganda. With steady growth for the last 3 years, the company has now embarked on listing all manufacturers in the country. - This is aimed at indeed creating a new home of manufacturers for Ugandan manufacturers. The company intends to be the leading online b2b marketplace in Africa. - Currently, the entity has over 500 vendors and 450,000 registered customers who are using the platform. - The entity has 4 permanent staff and two others temporary. - The entity has grown to be identified as the new solution to Uganda's bottlenecks in trade and technology. With great potential, the entity needs investment to amplify it to new levels. - We generate revenue by charging subscription fees ranging from UGX 45,000-90,000 from the vendors. Another revenue stream is that we buy the products from the vendors, promote them, and then sell them through our own marketplace. - 80% of the sales is by selling F&B products.
Online b2b trading platform that connects manufacturers, suppliers, and agents to buyers.
8   Kampala
Run Rate Sales
USD 130 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Financial Investment
USD 66 K for 15%
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Small Ecommerce Website Investment Opportunity in Lagos, Nigeria

E-commerce platform helping student entrepreneurs build successful businesses and makes students lives easier on campus.
- We are an E-commerce platform mainly focussing on the betterment of student's life in Nigeria. - Our platform has more than 50 different categories of products and services listed. - Some of the products and services listed on our platform are apparel, fashion products, electronic devices, home and kitchen appliances, graphic designing, web development services. - We currently have over 2,000 registered student entrepreneurs using our platform from 3 universities in Nigeria. These 2,000 entrepreneurs get products from more than 500 trusted wholesalers and distributors and sell them to the customers. - Student entrepreneurs purchase small and bulk quantity products from our trusted wholesalers and distributors and then list the products on our platform. Student entrepreneurs act as vendors on our platform. - Our student community currently has over 30,000 members that includes both sellers and buyers. - Our website averages more than 10,000 monthly new users even though we spend relatively no money on any form of marketing. - Receiving 5-8 orders per day on average and currently operating only in Nigeria. - Have tie-ups with multiple courier partners in Nigeria. - Revenue is commission charged to wholesalers, distributors and student entrepreneurs (vendors) - Some of our current partners include Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria, LEAP Africa, 22 on Sloane South Africa. We have also had some major media features like Vanguard, BellaNaija, TechCabal and Fidelity SME Radio Forum to mention a few. - We are currently ranked among the top 1,000 websites in Nigeria and top 200,000 globally. Our platform is fully functional, user-friendly and securely built using a mobile-first approach. - In talks with some VCs for our ongoing Series A round and we are also in talks with some of Nigeria's biggest organizations for major partnerships that can help them engage better and constantly promote their offerings to the student community. - Company is still in its early stage and plans to generate profit from next year. - We have a hardworking and skilled team that is fully committed to our mission. - Business owns a website, social media accounts, furniture and computers.
E-commerce platform helping student entrepreneurs build successful businesses and makes students lives easier on campus.
9.3   Lagos
Run Rate Sales
USD 3.3 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 70 K for 20%
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Taxi Business Investment Opportunity in Bujumbura, Burundi

Mobility company leveraging European tech expertise to provide car-sharing solutions for urban and intercity travel.
- Over 5,000 downloads of application on Android Play Store. - More than 100 trips have already been made through the application across Bujumbura and other cities of Burundi. Business Model: - Current - Booking fees for intercity travel services (20% of the trip cost) Future plans: - Introduce a subscription model. - Potential revenue streams from travel agency partnerships (10% of trips booked through the app) - In-app ads. - Partner with automotive companies and insurance providers. - The business has an experienced and active technical team of 6, which includes - 3 software engineers, 2 marketing experts and one communication expert. 4 are in France, 2 are in Burundi. The promoter is also based in France currently. - The directors are working for reputable big IT companies, bringing expertise in developing robust, scalable solutions and the local team has experience in the mobility/transportation sector. - Have successfully launched this urban car-sharing in Burundi with 10 users per day acquisition on the app. - Currently are in haste with funding raised for entering new markets across East Africa such as Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda Tanzania with a plan to be fully available in those countries at the end of next year.
Mobility company leveraging European tech expertise to provide car-sharing solutions for urban and intercity travel.
8.3   Bujumbura
Run Rate Sales
USD 20 thousand
EBITDA Margin
15 %
Financial Investment
USD 75 K for 35%
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Web Hosting Company Investment Opportunity in Lagos, Nigeria

Web hosting services with 1,100+ users and 800+ hosting sold, seek investment for business expansion.
- We provide web hosting services to our clients. - Have over 1,000 users for our services. - The business was started by 2 developers to offer premium hosting with core developer-friendly support. - Have 800 hosting sold, and 600+ domains sold. - Revenue is generated through the sale of domains and hosting services. - Also provide training for web design and development to our users. - We have 13 employees (12 developers and 1 marketer).
Web hosting services with 1,100+ users and 800+ hosting sold, seek investment for business expansion.
8.1   Lagos
Run Rate Sales
USD 6 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Financial Investment
USD 80 K for 15%
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Edutech Company Investment Opportunity in Lusaka, Zambia

An EdTech that manages online learning courses for from Grade 4 to Masters level.
- Funding: Raised pre-seed funding to fuel early-stage growth and development. - User Growth: Our user base has grown by 120% in the past year, reaching 2,650 active users. - Engagement Metrics: On average, our users spend 25 hours per week engaging with our educational content, demonstrating strong interest and utilization. - Retention Rates: Our platform boasts a 90% user retention rate, indicating high satisfaction and ongoing value for our users. - Revenue Growth: Our revenue has increased by 300% year-over-year, with $62,000.00 in sales in the last two quarters alone. - Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): We've reduced our CAC by 50% through targeted marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships, ensuring cost-effective user acquisition. - Partnerships and Collaborations: We've partnered with 3 leading educational institutions to integrate our platform into their curriculum, expanding our reach to over 50,000 students. - Feedback and Testimonials: Over 90% of our users report improved learning outcomes and satisfaction with our platform, as evidenced by testimonials and reviews. - Market Penetration: We've captured 15% of the In-service education market in our target region, with plans to expand nationally within the next year. - Finalist in the Growth Hacking Accelerator Program: a 5-6 months, Make-IT in Africa Program supported by GIZ.
An EdTech that manages online learning courses for from Grade 4 to Masters level.
7.8   Lusaka
Run Rate Sales
USD 56 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Financial Investment
USD 90 K for 25%
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Car Dealers Company Investment Opportunity in Gweru, Zimbabwe

Business providing services in real estate and car purchase in Zimbabwe seeking investor.
- We are a business that helps individuals buy cars and also provides agent services to help students rent houses. - So far we have been able to rent one house and sold 6 cars. - Majority of our revenue is generated through the sale of cars. - Revenue is generated by charging a commission to the customer based on the services offered to help in procuring the car. - We have associated with Avantgarde Motors, Link Motors and Panjap Motors in conducting business. - Research has also been done on houses to be bought when money is sourced suitable for student accommodation. - Promoter has 2 years of experience in this industry. - We have the incorporation certificate.
Business providing services in real estate and car purchase in Zimbabwe seeking investor.
7.7   Gweru
Run Rate Sales
USD 72 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Financial Investment
USD 90 K for 50%
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Military Accessories Company Investment Opportunity in Pretoria, South Africa

New expansion: Anti-Hi-jacking, asset recovery, and tactical response for the Pretoria branch.
- Has more than 2,500 monthly subscribers. The Pretoria branch is one of the largest operating areas in South Africa. The subscribers are from other branch only. - Since this is a new branch, there is not revenue generation. - Customers subscribe to a monthly subscription fee for the installation and monitoring of their vehicles and assets. - Has a 99% recovery rate and has been in business for 20+ years. - Also has a large social media following and NJ videos on YouTube get viewed millions of times.
New expansion: Anti-Hi-jacking, asset recovery, and tactical response for the Pretoria branch.
7.1   Pretoria
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 90 K for 50%
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Enterprise Software Startup Investment Opportunity in Oran, Algeria

All-in-one online marketplace solution provider with customizable stores and business managing tools.
- Business operates as an all-in-one online marketplace, providing an e-commerce platform for business owners. - Offers online customizable stores and business managing tools. - The company currently has less than 100 active users and has not done any extensive marketing yet. The company has acquired its clients solely through word-of-mouth referrals. - Revenue model is based on monthly subscriptions, with 5 types of plans available, ranging in price from EUR 5 to 69. - The top selling product is the business monthly subscription, priced at EUR 24 /month. - The company's current clients are business owners and merchants from North Africa who are looking to list their products and establish an e-commerce presence. Clients subscribe to gain access to an online store and tools for managing their business. - The business needs 2 employees to run the business operations.
7.2   Oran
Run Rate Sales
USD 12 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 100 K for 25%
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