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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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Ecommerce Website Investment Opportunity in Accra, Ghana

We help regular people build and grow thriving online businesses.
- Our vision is to help one million people become financially independent so they can live life on their terms. We're doing this by helping them start and grow highly successful, location-independent online businesses that provide unlimited income potential and time freedom to enable them to turn their dreams into reality with our premier product. - The system currently priced at $497 is the entry point into many other products that have been seamlessly integrated into it as detailed in the products and services overview below. -We are projecting sales of $9,259,000 (USD) in affiliate commissions by the end of this year as detailed in the products and services overview. -Our customers consist mainly of individuals from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India.
We help regular people build and grow thriving online businesses.
8.3   Accra
Run Rate Sales
USD 360 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Financial Investment
USD 300 K for 40%
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Enterprise Software Company Investment Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

B2B SaaS software company with 160 customers seeking investments to expand.
- Specializing in the sale of contact center, CRM, and ticketing software alongside BPO services, providing a comprehensive solution for businesses. - Monthly subscription fee per user, facilitating a pay-as-you-go approach for clients, aligning with their usage of the software. - Clients utilize the software for various purposes, including communication, sales operations, acquisition/retention campaigns, support, and enhancing customer satisfaction. - Main client sectors include healthcare, government, and financial institutions, demonstrating a focus on industries with specific needs and requirements. - Operating across 10 African countries, showcasing a strong presence and growth in the African market. - Recently launched Android and iOS apps catering to B2C customers in a pilot phase, adapting to the increasing trend of mobile usage and accessibility. - Experienced significant growth from 3,500 to 7,200 users in the past year, indicating a strong market demand for the offered products and services. - Currently achieving a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of 100k USD, reflecting the financial success and stability of the business. - Boasting a nine-year track record, the company brings extensive industry knowledge and expertise to the table. - 70% of the customer base hails from financial institutions, showcasing a strong foothold and trust within the financial sector.
B2B SaaS software company with 160 customers seeking investments to expand.
8   Nairobi
Run Rate Sales
USD 1.4 million
EBITDA Margin
4 %
Financial Investment
USD 560 K for 5%
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Agriculture Company Investment Opportunity in Ndola, Zambia

For Sale: Company engaged in farming, processing, aquaculture & soft commodity distribution in Zambia.
- Company is into farming, processing, aquaculture & soft commodity distribution in Zambia, given to vendors for exports. - In soft commodity trading i. e. the essential foods are fish, maize flour, rice, edible oil, sugar, salt & perishable vegetables as well as trading & distribution of the same. - Has tie-ups for procuring rice, maize, and salt from 2 local vendors each. - The company imports edible oil from 2 vendors in Malaysia, and 2 local vendors in Zambia. - The company produces it's own fish, maize, fruits, vegetables and spices. - The business is located in Ndola, Zambia and the advisor representing the company is from India.
6.7   Ndola
Run Rate Sales
USD 15 million
EBITDA Margin
8 %
Financial Investment
USD 3.6 Mn for 50%
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Web & Mobile Development Company Investment Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

SaaS software development company with 10 clients in Kenya seeks investment for business expansion.
- 15 year old company specializing in developing software for clients and also developing its own software. - We have a few unique SaaS products that have high demand so require capital to scale up and meet demand. - We have developed software and website for many small and big businesses till date. - Have over 10 clients using our in-house developed software and paying a subscription fee for that. - Clients for our products are from Kenya.
9.5   Nairobi
Run Rate Sales
USD 90 thousand
EBITDA Margin
45 %
Financial Investment
USD 100 K for 50%
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Outdoor Advertising Company Investment Opportunity in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Saudi-Arabian Outdoor Advertising company looking for a Co-Founder, existing Founder has 13 years of experience.
- The Founder of this company has 13 years of experience in Sales & Marketing internationally in a well known international chain of hotels and in few large group of companies in Saudi Arabia based locally & internationally. - Head of Finance of this company is highly competent multiple Masters Degree and PhD holder and has a work experience in this field of expertise for more than 26 years in various local Holding companies specializing in FMCG, Investments, High-end furniture, IT, Construction and other various fields. - Our Vision is to be the most credible and reliable Digital Advertising company in the GCC region. - The Company will be registered in Saudi Arabia under the sponsorship of founder and it is expected to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2017. After Founder and the Financial Founder Partner agrees to all terms & conditions, the Company will be registered at ICC stating the stake share of both parties. - We are expecting to generate an EBITDA of 30-40%. - Brands which are already advertising on other's screens are UNILEVER, PROCTER & GAMBLE, PIZZA HUT, DOMINOS, MC DONALDS, AUDI, TOYOTA, HYUNDAI, APPLE, SAMSUNG, SONY, HUAWEI, LG, IKEA and much more. We are able to attract them to use our platform with our: 1 ) Lowest outdoor digital marketing service charge. 2 ) By offering additional Billboard posters. 3 ) Highest minutes or exposures on LED screens offered to brands. 4 ) Ability to control locations of LED Screens through certain areas at certain times of the day.
7   Jeddah
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 5.6 Mn for 55%
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FinTech Startup Investment Opportunity in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

FinTech startup in Africa offering seamless, secure, contactless payments, seeking investment for development and launch.
- FinTech company focused on building seamless, secure and contactless payments for Africa. - We believe that payment in Africa is still insecure, unreliable and system downtimes. Also, we can reduce the high cost of POS terminals for banks, debt without credit and reversal delays. We foresee a future where anyone can make a payment with a single tap. - Our solution enables businesses to truly go-mobile by empowering them with a simple to use app that they can use to collect payments, manage transactions, manage multiple locations, send invoices/payment links etc. - Smartphone adoption in Africa has seen a drastic growth over the last 10 years. This adoption is key to fintech growth and important for a niche solution like ours that leverages NFC for processing transactions and biometrics for authorizations - both enabling swift and secure payments. - We are championing the next generation of security by leveraging enterprise grade systems and following global industry best practices to ensure that our product is safe, secure and reliable. - Currently, we are in the startup phase and planning to start as a B2B. - Our software is undergoing integration into a Pan-African bank's mobile application. - Revenue will be generated by getting a commission of ~0.65% for each transaction a user makes through the bank application. This could increase later. - This commission amount we receive is a part of what the bank receives, as per the agreement. - Will be compatible with both iOS, Android and smaller phones.
8.2   Abidjan
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 400 K for 7%
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Leisure and Recreation Company Investment Opportunity in Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius

Company planning a 2,000 sq mt sports complex with gym, foot 5, pool, spa, and integrated aquaponic.
- We plan to build a sports complex with a gym, foot 5, pool, spa and integrated aquaponic. - Sports complex will be located at an intersection of 4 roads in Trianon. - We registered the business entity 2 years ago and have purchased the 2,000 sq mt land and designed the floor plan. Have obtained the trade license and a few remaining permits will be obtained shortly. - Our current plan is to include a multi-usage gym for Zumba or meditation, foot 5, spa, integrated aquaponic, aqua gym, and swimming pool. However, the promoter is open to new ideas from the investor. - Revenue model: The promoter cannot manage the whole sports complex by himself. If the investor is interested in managing certain operations, then we can manage the full sports complex and generate revenue from membership subscriptions and coaching. If the investor can only provide financial support and is unable to manage operations, we plan to rent/lease out the space to other sports/gym businesses. - The construction and setup of the sports complex are expected to be completed in 8 months post obtaining funds.
7.5   Plaines Wilhems District
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 430 K for 30%
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ISP Investment Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda

Uganda based ISP and IT solutions provider with 400+ clients seeking funds.
- IT solutions integration service provider with services round the clock. - Provides internet broadband services, cloud-hosted solutions, and IT support services to various businesses and individuals. - Currently running with an average turnover of 25,000$ per month. Sales have come down due to Covid-19. - Maximum revenue is generated from broadband services. - Have over 450 clients and we have a very large network. - Have a large number of clients who hold annual contracts with the company. - We own technology, laptops and other assets. - Promoter has a wide experience and is working with the industry for more than 15 years.
6.5   Kampala
Run Rate Sales
USD 300 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Financial Investment
USD 300 K for 30%
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Newly Established Vegetable Farm Investment Opportunity in Mombasa, Kenya

Farming opportunity in Kenya with high demand for papaya fruits and export potential.
Highlights: - high demand for papaya fruits. - market is not saturated. - great climate conditions for papaya farming. - delivery to local market and export.
Farming opportunity in Kenya with high demand for papaya fruits and export potential.
7.8   Mombasa
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 110 K for 40%
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Software Company Investment Opportunity in Johannesburg, South Africa

Software development for field data collection, presentation and analysis, logistics visibility and local government.
- Our field survey product is used by a wide range of clients in fields ranging from asset management to environmental auditing. - The number of clients in this area has grown rapidly from one client when we started, to approximately 40 completed or ongoing projects. - Our local government software assists organizations in complying with legislation for reporting and managing projects and assets. The software is widely utilized in KwaZulu-Natal where we have 10 clients utilizing the software for the management of projects and both moveable and immovable assets. - The logistics software is the bridge between the manufacturing company and the customer, providing visibility of shipments from dispatch through ERP and warehouse systems through to delivery. This is achieved through integration with the majority of vehicle and asset-tracking companies in South Africa. - Our revenue model is on a per-project basis, but we also intend to start a subscription-based model in the future. - The owner is currently in the UK, but the business is registered and operational in South Africa. - The business had a contract last year which has been completed due to which the sales have dropped marginally.
9.9   Johannesburg
Run Rate Sales
USD 300 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Financial Investment
USD 100 K for 49%
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Gaming Website Investment Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

Business that developed an online betting game, require funds for gambling license in European countries.
- An online betting game that started operations in 2019. - The business is set up in Kenya, but anyone in the world can play using the online platform. - The game has a lucky draw system, which occurs every 30 minutes, 24x7, 365 days, and the lucky number remains the same for everyone. - There are 11 numbers from 0 to 10. As a player you can bet on maximum 9 numbers of your choice from the 11 numbers. - If the player wins they get 10 times of the bet placed on the lucky number. Every number has its own individual bet. - The prototype of the game was launched in Kenya and had a successful trial run for 15 days. - Funds are required to purchase licenses and for marketing.
8.1   Nairobi
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 360 K for 25%
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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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Biomass Fuels Company Investment Opportunity in Buipe, Ghana

Company plans to source cassava and process it into starch for biomass fuel.
- We are a recent start up looking to develop a project in the renewable energy generation industry. - Plan to source cassava and process it into starch and flour which would be used as biomass fuel. - The project is planned to be near the Buipe township and the Black Volta River of Ghana. - Site of 30,000 acres near Black Volta river has been identified for purchase. - Our product lines with include industrial cassava roots & food-grade starch for production of electrical energy, biogas and methane, liquid and solid organic fertilizers. - Projected revenue for the project is approximately EUR 4.4 million yearly. - We would be looking to sell our product to companies especially in the energy generation industry. - Funds are required to begin the groundwork and development of the project.
Company plans to source cassava and process it into starch for biomass fuel.
7.6   Buipe
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Financial Investment
USD 23 Mn for 49%
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Professional Services Company Investment Opportunity in Johannesburg South, South Africa

Diversity & Inclusion Solutions Company seeking partnerships for business growth and expansion of ICT department.
- Female designated entity engaged in the transformation of the lives of specially-abled people by providing diversity & inclusion solutions to clients that make a significant impact on client productivity and bottom line. - We have successfully completed nine projects and intend to take up four more this year. - Have signed up big corporates such as Ericsson, Britehouse, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa in the years we have been operational. - We have successfully placed more than 350 of our deaf candidates in various programs including skills development, employment equity, and enterprise development. This success has been achieved in spite of exclusive practices in the market against deaf employees. We have a strong database of more than one thousand deaf candidates still to be placed. - Deaf candidates have been placed in various sectors including the following; hospitality, construction, ICT, electoral operations, food and beverage, laboratory, health, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, and transport. - We have produced a core of 16 deaf software engineers and are training 35 more (this is no small feat given the challenges with deaf education in South Africa) - We aim to expand on our ICT offering and we are currently developing an e-learning system using open source, that will be developed by our deaf software engineers. - We plan to expand into aquaponics farming to provide employment opportunities to our deaf candidates and leverage food security in our country. - We have witnessed steady growth in our revenue from ZAR 4.5 million in the 2018/2019 financial year to ZAR 9.2 million in the 2019/2020 financial year. With the right investor on board, we project growth of up to ZAR 50 million in the next 5 years. - Promoter has 25 years of experience and has gained it in the development and corporate sector.
Diversity & Inclusion Solutions Company seeking partnerships for business growth and expansion of ICT department.
9.2   Johannesburg South
Run Rate Sales
USD 340 thousand
EBITDA Margin
50 %
Financial Investment
USD 400 K for 39%
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