Playschools Seeking Loan in Asia

- This is a Mumbai-based Alco-Bev platform and is India's first digital-led "liquor retail". - The startup has received a soft commitment from the team behind Zerodha. - Deliveries are ongoing in Maharashtra and also has recently secured a delivery license for West Bengal as well. - The company combines the traditional distribution system with direct-to-consumer e-commerce. - 100,000+ app downloads on Google PlayStore. - Has reached 90% area coverage in Mumbai and Thane. - INR 29 crore of sales in the last 20 months with an average order value of INR 2,100. - The business has all the required licenses and certifications including a liquor license. - There is a slight dip in sales because of the Covid pandemic. - Founders: after waiting for a decade, the sibling founders used a perfect window to kickstart their venture in May 2020. They aim to build India’s first experiential full-stack marketplace for Alco-Bev. - One of the founders is a 2x founder and was successful in bootstrapping his last venture which is currently valued at USD 15 million, with offices in the US, EU, and India. - The other founder is a seasoned technologist with experience in large-scale system design, product management, and digital transformation. - They are open for the first fundraising to enhance product capabilities, accelerate growth, and expand markets. - This transaction is being handled by an advisor based in Mumbai.

- Supermarket chain in Kottayam with 5 retail outlets. - Operating various formats including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and express markets, catering to diverse consumer needs. - Boasting a strong local presence with over 250,000 loyal customers, indicating robust brand loyalty and market penetration. - Currently operating five outlets within a 50-kilometer radius, with plans to expand by adding two more stores in the current financial year, showcasing a commitment to growth and scalability. - Investors will receive a stake in the private limited company that owns and operates the supermarkets, ensuring transparency and legal compliance. - Promoters bring in a collective experience of six years in the supermarket industry, offering valuable insights and expertise in business operations and management. - Engages with a network of 250 suppliers, ensuring a diverse range of products and maintaining strong supplier relationships. - Holds necessary licenses including GST and FSSAI, demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards and ensuring the quality and safety of products offered. - Each of our stores is meticulously crafted as air-conditioned convenience outlets, offering a curated selection of both local and international products, enhancing the overall shopping journey for our customers.

- The business operates an on-demand marketplace in India where waste and recyclables are sold. Customers may be charged to have their trash, which includes paper, metals, plastics, and electronic garbage, cleaned up on a regular basis from their doorstep. - Additionally, we have created in-house dashboards and backend software specifically for e-waste and scrap collection that are used in warehousing, logistics, and traceability. - The business holds a valid GST certificate. Business Highlights. - INR 12Cr+ ARR, grown 2X in last 12 months. - 40% Gross Margin. - 200k+ Platform signups (all India), 100k+ pickups done (as only operational in Delhi NCR) - 6lakh+ Kgs scrap recycled, 30+ recycling partners. - 0 (Zero) ad spend for the last 4 months. - ⁠Was fully bootstrapped till the last year. - Received a $34,000 grant from Columbia University, New York. - Winners of the Millionth Awards South Asia, organized by DEF & Facebook.

- The company is an agri-tech manufacturing startup specializing in protective farming products. - Focused on rigorous research and development processes, it fosters a culture of continuous improvement. - It has established a network of over 300 franchises across various sub-districts in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka, benefiting over 15,000 farmers. - Over 50 demo farms have been set up in these sub-districts to educate farmers about the benefits of its products and modern farming techniques through weekly workshops. - These demo farms also serve as platforms for upselling and cross-selling various agricultural allied products and services. - Partnerships with several C&F agents ensure efficient last-mile delivery to farmers and franchise entrepreneurs. - A buy-back policy for Mulch Films is in place, repurchasing them from farmers for recycling after the previous crop cycle. - The company guarantees full replacement of its products in case of manufacturing defects, ensuring satisfaction for farmers. - An application developed by the company empowers farmers by providing them with insights into farming practices and the impact of protective farming techniques on their livelihoods. - The company acknowledges that enhancing productivity per unit of land is crucial for agricultural advancement, recognizing protective farming techniques as a key strategy.

- Founded by industry veterans with 40 years of collective experience. - Offers a wide range of crushed stone sizes tailored to various construction needs such as base course, sub-base, and aggregates for concrete. - Catering to the booming stone crusher market driven by the increasing demand for infrastructure development. - Targeting government-backed major infrastructure projects, land developers, and residential/commercial builders. - Strengths include access to raw materials, established supply chain networks, extensive market knowledge, and a strong presence in the Indian market. - Positioned to become a leading producer of construction aggregates. - With operational capacity at 100MT/hour, running the machine for 10 hours daily yields a conservative profit estimate of 18,00,000 INR per month based on a daily output of 1000 tons. - Company set to start operations post funding.

- Company overview: Academy management platform and community term application aimed at revolutionizing sports analytics, particularly for EPPP Cat 1-4 football academy managers in the UK. It facilitates digital transformation, performance enhancement, and recruitment streamlining, akin to SAP/Zoho for sports with a community aspect similar to LinkedIn for athletes and parents. Recent progress: - Received 129 inquiries for the latest version launch. - Conducted 15 successful pilots, leading to valuable product validation and enhancements. - Converted 3 pilots into paid customers, including notable names like Blackburn Rovers (Cat 1 in UK) and Minerva (largest in India). - Prominent clients like Manchester City and Forest Green Rovers. - Team expertise: The team boasts 130+ years of combined experience, with backgrounds including roles such as analyst at FSG for Deloitte, player/coach at Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, Everton, technical director at East Bengal, VP at Reliance, director of market strategy at Vedanta, vice president at La Liga, and service in the US Army, Navy, and Marines. Current focus and funding: - Currently raising $300k for the next 18 months. - Focus on expanding the customer base to 20-30 additional academies, aiming to reach 108 academies ($2.1M) but limited by bandwidth. - Initiating discussions with renowned federations like the English Premier League ($8M ARR), Virginia Youth Soccer Association ($4M ARR), Miami Soccer Association ($6M ARR). - Enhancing the product based on customer feedback to increase the academy ACV to at least $100,000.