Individual Business Investors in Lagos
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Owner, Used Car Dealer
Individual Buyer in Mombasa, Kenya
Interests:
Dislike - Restaurants and bars. Alcohol & discos are a no.
Background: Want to invest in a business.
Locations
Africa + 6 more
Industries
Clinics + 26 more
Partner, Fitness Equipment
Individual Buyer in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius
Interests:
EBITDA, gearing ratio, business plan, forecast, and turnover. Also looking to invest/acquire start-ups in the food industry.
Background: I am a chartered accountant with my own practice. I am interested in investing in or purchasing an accounting practice anywhere in the world. My preferred locations are the UK, Canada, Malaysia, and the UAE because of the growing opportunities.
I am also a keen investor and to partner up with anyone who wishes to have padel clubs.
Locations
Africa + 9 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 7 more
Associate Director, Real Estate Consulting Services
Individual Buyer in Nairobi, Kenya
Interests:
The factors I consider in a business are -
1. Cashflow generation.
2. Profitability.
3. Low gearing debt.
4. Diverse customer base.
I am keenly interested in exploring opportunities in East Africa, as I am familiar with the location and the markets. There is no specific preference for business size or revenue range. I aim to complete an investment by quarter two of 2025.
Background: I am an associate director with over a decade of experience working in finance for large global corporations. I have invested in and operated companies in East Africa, particularly in providing working capital to SMEs. I am based in Nairobi and have a background in specializing in exporting fresh produce from Kenya to Europe. I will invest in my personal capacity.
Locations
Africa
Industries
Agricultural Chemicals Wholesale + 53 more
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Associate Director, Real Estate Consulting Services
Individual Buyer in Nairobi, Kenya
Interests:
The factors I consider in a business are -
1. Cashflow generation.
2. Profitability.
3. Low gearing debt.
4. Diverse customer base.
I am keenly interested in exploring opportunities in East Africa, as I am familiar with the location and the markets. There is no specific preference for business size or revenue range. I aim to complete an investment by quarter two of 2025.
Background: I am an associate director with over a decade of experience working in finance for large global corporations. I have invested in and operated companies in East Africa, particularly in providing working capital to SMEs. I am based in Nairobi and have a background in specializing in exporting fresh produce from Kenya to Europe. I will invest in my personal capacity.
Locations
Africa
Industries
Agricultural Chemicals Wholesale + 53 more
Founder, NGO
Individual Buyer in Nairobi, Kenya
Interests:
1) Established team,
2) The owner will remain on board for at least 2 years and he can exit later.
3) Owner financing.
4) Business to be sold by owner mainly.
5) Business owns licenses.
6) would be grateful if you could furnish more in-depth details about the company. Specific information about the licensing, any ongoing compliance obligations, and any other value-added services or features that might be part of this sale would be highly beneficial.
Background: I am the CEO & founder of a payment services company. My journey in the business realm has been marked by strategic foresight, innovative leadership, and a relentless pursuit of growth. Our aspiration is to broaden our reach in the financial services domain. The potential to integrate crypto/digital exchange services further enhances its appeal.
Background & Domain Knowledge:
Over the years, I have navigated the intricate terrains of financial services, fintech, and digital innovation. My educational background, coupled with my hands-on experience, has endowed me with deep domain knowledge in financial systems, regulatory landscapes, and emerging technologies in the fintech sector. Preferred locations are Africa, Europe, Melbourne and Switzerland because of the accelerated growth.
Locations
Africa + 3 more
Industries
FinTech + 2 more
Business Owner, Food & Beverage
Franchise Investor in Cairo, Egypt
Interests:
Interested in food, clothing, cosmetics, healthcare, education, technology and manufacturing.
Background: Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in negotiation, business planning, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), operations management, and strategic planning.
Locations
Africa + 8 more
Industries
Automotive Accessories + 33 more
Business Analyst, Advertising Services
Franchise Investor in Johannesburg, South Africa
Interests:
- Software & technology: The business should offer an eloquent technical solution to a problem worth solving.
- Good people: We want to partner with good people looking to grow together.
- Scalability: The business provides the opportunity for expansion into other industries/geographical regions.
- Proven track record and industry knowledge: The business displays strong financial performance and the current team is well-versed in their field of operation.
Background: I studied Corporate Finance and Investments at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. I run 2 businesses that are in the property investment space with a few partners - one of which is 'Tricennial investments'. I also have a full-time role as an analyst at a media company. I have several strong connections to well-established business owners and executives who have expertise in a number of different sectors - media and advertising, retail, financial services, property, and logistics and supply chain. We are looking to diversify the current way in which our entities generate revenue. This could be in the form of an acquisition/the purchase of a meaningful stake of a business/the organisation of reselling rights for a foreign business in South Africa and vice-versa.
Locations
Africa + 4 more
Industries
Commercial Banks + 7 more
Sales Manager, Industrial And Business Solutions
Individual Buyer in Johannesburg, South Africa
Interests:
I am interested in acquiring businesses purely focused on hospitality, cuisine, and travel. I am seeking whole ownership, eliminating joint ventures or partnerships. Favour ventures within Africa, including South Africa and British Indian Ocean territories, ensuring a blend of lucrative growth in the travel-leisure nexus associated with vibrant business service sectors.
Background: I am a sales manager at an industrial and business solution company. I am keen to learn more about potential investment opportunities.
Locations
Africa + 2 more
Industries
Bed & Breakfasts + 5 more
Owner, Alcoholic Beverages
Individual Buyer in Johannesburg, South Africa
Interests:
Business with good cash flow and growth potential. Businesses with good financials, management accounts, asset registry. location and general information.
Background: I am an owner with a focus on the alcoholic beverages industry. I am constantly seeking new investment opportunities and partnerships to help grow and expand my business.
Locations
Africa
Industries
Cafes + 2 more
Co-founder, Software Technology
Individual Buyer in San Francisco, USA
Interests:
IT or software services, web development or app development companies.
Background: More than 15 years in the software industry. Have worked for companies like Oracle, Amazon and LinkedIn. Looking to venture into my own business idea.
Locations
Lagos + 31 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 47 more
Founder, IT
Individual Buyer in Hyderabad, India
Interests:
Open for acquisitions. Interested in IT company / software/ product development company with strength of 20 to100 employees wanting to be acquired. Open to all Industries, But prefer retail, IT, eCommerce, hospitality, blockchain, banking, e-learning etc.
Background: Businessman looking to invest/buy genuine businesses. Founder of an IT company in Hyderabad.
Locations
Lagos + 40 more
Industries
Application Software + 89 more
Manager, Industrial Machinery Manufacturer
Individual Buyer in Bengaluru, India
Interests:
Profitable businesses generating net profit month on month. Stable & boring businesses are preferred. Looking for businesses where the owners are either old/close to retirement/unable to scale the business/want to focus on other interests like say kids /leaving to another city or country.
Background: I come in with close to 19+ years of work experience in diverse sectors such as IT, telecom, fintech & now most recently in the EV space, I have been a serial entrepreneur in transportation fintech as well a couple of years ago. I have an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management in the area of marketing management.
Locations
Lagos + 1 more
Industries
Air Fresheners + 26 more
Director, Industrial Machinery
Individual Buyer in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Interests:
Businesses with potential growth capability and producing good number of products. Currently, I'm in Vietnam and will be back in Nigeria after 2 months. So looking for business opportunities in Nigeria, my home town.
Background: I have over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, providing solutions to multinationals. I'm a good manager of resources, flexible and IoT savvy. This investment would be in my individual capacity.
Locations
Lagos + 4 more
Industries
Building Contractors + 8 more
Director, Oil And Gas
Individual Buyer in London, UK
Interests:
- I am looking to invest in an established and profitable business.
- The business should have an excellent track record and financials.
- I am open to investing anywhere around the globe. I have already invested in several locations outside the UK. I frequently visit the businesses in order to manage them.
Background: I have experience of working in various sectors, including engineering, chemistry, design, offshore, and advertising.
Locations
Lagos + 19 more
Industries
Advertising Agencies + 16 more
Partner, Automobiles
Individual Buyer in Hyderabad, India
Interests:
-Vision.
-Team.
-Product.
-Broad skill-set especially with programming & design tools.
-Clarity of thought.
-The business should be in Africa, Europe, India or in China, as I think these locations have a good scope for growth.
Background: I run an automobile company. I will invest in my personal capacity with the help of my savings.
Locations
Lagos + 67 more
Industries
Agricultural Machinery + 92 more
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