Individual Business Investors in Johannesburg
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Director, Real Estate
Individual Investor in London, UK
Interests:
Looking for running businesses with a potential to grow that can provide 12%+ income return in the real estate sector and 35%+ IRR in the assets-based business sector. I will invest in my personal capacity.
Background: I am the director of a real estate business. Looking for investment opportunities in Africa to help the businesses based there to grow.
Locations
Johannesburg + 15 more
Industries
Art Galleries + 38 more
Director, Construction And Material Supplier
Individual Buyer in Pune, India
Interests:
- I am looking for an established and renowned business that has growth opportunities.
- The business should have a huge customer base.
- I will invest in my own capacity. The source of funds will be personal funds and bonds.
- I have a huge network of teams that can manage the business.
Background: I have several years of management of business particularly in facility management, food industry. I am also involved in several other businesses. I seek opportunities to expand my business.
Locations
Johannesburg + 86 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 128 more
CEO, IT
Individual Buyer in USA
Interests:
Interested in IT and Healthcare services business.
Background: Independent Investor and business founder of an IT firm.
Locations
Johannesburg + 4 more
Industries
Enterprise Software + 6 more
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CEO, IT
Individual Buyer in USA
Interests:
Interested in IT and Healthcare services business.
Background: Independent Investor and business founder of an IT firm.
Locations
Johannesburg + 4 more
Industries
Enterprise Software + 6 more
Director, IT And Consulting
Individual Buyer in London, UK
Interests:
- Completed projects, ability to support and maintain existing projects.
- Operational cash flow, enough cash flows to meet the expense. I will invest in my own personal space.
- Should be an operational business. The revenue stream could either be recurring or non-recurring.
Background: Investment or partnerships to grow client-base expand service offerings in the UK within a good network and consultative business development framework.
Locations
Johannesburg + 18 more
Industries
Application Software + 12 more
CEO, Engineering
Individual Buyer in Chennai, India
Interests:
Food & beverage, technology, business services. apparel.
Background: Associated with an Engineering Company.
Locations
Johannesburg + 4 more
Industries
Bakery Products + 14 more
Analyst, Financials
Franchise Investor in London, UK
Interests:
Natural Resources, Industrial, Agricultural, Financial.
Any small business where there is opportunity to add value.
Background: Investment and finance professional. I have c. 15 years of industry experience.
Locations
Johannesburg + 15 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 22 more
Manager, Management Consulting
Individual Buyer in Dubai, UAE
Interests:
The factors I consider in business are -
1. Stable, predictable, and/or recurring revenue streams.
2. Strong potential for growth across geographies (nationally and internationally)
3. Opportunities for operational improvements and scalability.
I am looking for business in UAE and South Africa, as I have over a decade of work experience and understand the markets well in these locations.
Background: I work as a manager at a multinational business consulting and services company.
- Currently advising C-suite of Middle East AI data center startup on large-scale deployment of 1 GW data center.
- 15 years of work experience across multiple industries, having led high-impact initiatives for clients in financial services, technology, telecommunications, and smart cities, functional expertise includes investor due diligence, corporate turnarounds, large-scale transformations, and business strategy development and implementation.
- Key achievements include being part of the team that launched a major airline in the Middle East on behalf of Sovereign Wealth Fund, defining a turnaround strategy for a telco player, and developing a new market entry strategy for automotive players in the Middle East.
- Experienced startup investor and advisor, with involvement in four ventures; a proven track record of scaling businesses across geographies and driving operational efficiencies in high-growth industries for clients.
Locations
Johannesburg + 6 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 42 more
Director, Jobs Portal
Individual Buyer in Auckland, New Zealand
Interests:
I am an individual investor looking for capital gain, capital required, return on equity, exit options, and other ways we might assist the business.
Background: A seasoned business owner and director in the jobs portal industry, I am eager to explore offshore opportunities for unique and innovative products.
Locations
Johannesburg
Industries
Distilleries + 1 more
Strategy Officer, Fertilizer And Industrial Chemicals
Individual Buyer in Prague, Czechia
Interests:
- Strong and involved team.
- Quality product.
- Market potential.
I am open to considering business without a geographical constraint.
Background: I am deeply involved in the international fertiliser sales business, distributing products across several continents, owning companies in this sector based in the Czech Republic (Prague) and the UAE (Dubai). Formerly, I was a media executive in advertising and broadcasting businesses.
Locations
Johannesburg + 10 more
Industries
Distilleries + 3 more
Director, Jewelry Store
Individual Buyer in Sakhon Nakhon, Thailand
Interests:
I am looking to invest in or buy businesses in the consultancy and food industries, located in Bangkok, Thailand. While I have experience in the food industry, I am new to consultancy. I am open to both partial and full acquisitions, depending on the size of the business. I am still determining my exact investment range or budget.
Background: I am a director operating in the jewelry store industry. I focus on sustaining and growing my investment portfolio, with a keen interest in jewelry ventures and trends. I aim to make strategic decisions to maximize returns and am interested in potential partnership opportunities in the luxury goods market.
Locations
Johannesburg + 27 more
Industries
Consulting + 1 more
Owner, Social Media Content Creator
Individual Buyer in Lisbon, Portugal
Interests:
Looking to invest in/purchase a vegan/plant based business. Currently residing in Portugal. I am an eager learner so does not have to be in any specific industry. If most business operations are conducted online, I would be open to such businesses. The businesses can be in Asia, Europe or South Africa, as I want to invest in these locations.
Background: My wife and I are social media content creators. My wife had a background in social media marketing and luxury management before starting her own blog around 10 years ago. It grew bigger and bigger over time so eventually, I joined her and we now do it full time together. We collaborate with many international brands specifically targeted towards our audience in Taiwan. We recently relocated to Portugal and are looking to diversify our business interests by purchasing or investing in an established business. Our family is vegan so naturally we are only interested in investing in vegan/plant based businesses. I also run daily and often use different plant based protein powders/supplements. I will invest in my personal capacity.
Locations
South Africa + 2 more
Industries
Nutrition Food + 15 more
Director, Software
Individual Buyer in Hyderabad, India
Interests:
Clients, revenue, profits, growth potential, location, sector, size of deal and team. I am looking for staffing companies with strong clients and potential. Open to other sectors as well.
Background: More than 25+ years of experience in IT and business worked in India and Globally.
Locations
South Africa + 9 more
Industries
Recruitment Agencies + 16 more
Director, IT Consultancy
Individual Buyer in Doha, Qatar
Interests:
- Track record of cash flow generation.
- Over 20% profit margin.
- Competitive advantage in the field/ or operates in a large enough market that competition is not a huge risk.
- Growth and/ or margin improvement potential.
Background: I have over 15 years of experience in improving operational and commercial performance of manufacturing, energy, and resource-based industries (mining, chemicals, and so on). I will invest in my personal capacity.
Locations
South Africa + 4 more
Industries
Consulting + 10 more
Founder, Frozen Food
Individual Buyer in Taguig, Philippines
Interests:
Looking for business opportunities for the expansion of my existing business. I would prefer either complete acquisition or to become a partner of a well-established firm.
Background: I have been the owner of a food trading company for more than a year. I have a wide range of experience in the FMCG industry. I am currently located in the Philippines, but interested in business opportunities in South Africa and Asian countries in order to expand my business.
Locations
South Africa + 1 more
Industries
Agriculture Wholesale + 7 more
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