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Interests: Running business with good returns with minimal investment.
Background: Engaged in the software publishing industry.
6.2 / 10
Locations
Bengaluru + 1 more
Industries
Agriculture Wholesale + 29 more
Investment Size
USD 6 K - 36 K
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Interests: Niche business with good ROI, sustainability, shareholder and founder integrity.
Background: A private Australian investor based in Ho Chi Minh City with background in telecoms, hi-tech, media and publishing. Looking for investment opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City.
7.3 / 10
Locations
Ho Chi Minh City
Industries
Cafes + 7 more
Investment Size
USD 84 K - 840 K
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Regional IT Manager, Automobile

Franchise Investor in Chennai, India

Interests: Factors We like / look for. Strong unit economics. High gross margins. Positive ebitda or a clear path to profitability. Low customer acquisition cost (cac) relative to lifetime value (ltv) Scalable business model. Technology-enabled or asset-light businesses. Proven replicability across geographies. Low marginal cost of expansion. Growing or defensible market. Operating in a growing industry or niche with long-term tailwinds. High barriers to entry (brand, ip, regulatory, supply chain) Clear value proposition & differentiation. Unique product/service offering. Strong customer retention and brand loyalty. Clean financials & transparency. Audited financials and proper documentation. Clear separation between personal and business finances. Capable & ethical founders/management. Visionary, transparent, and execution-focused leadership. Willingness to stay involved post-investment (where applicable) Legal and regulatory compliance. All licenses, filings, tax returns, and statutory obligations met. Businesses we generally avoid. Overleveraged or financially distressed companies. Excessive debt with no clear restructuring plan. Regular defaults or bounced payments. Heavily cash-based or informal operations. Lack of digitised records or audit trails. Reluctance to move towards formal systems. Declining or saturated market segments. Dvd rentals, print publishing, unbranded retail, etc. High dependency on a single client/vendor. Lack of diversification in revenue or supply chain. Unscalable models. Labour-intensive, low-margin services with limited automation. Opaque or unethical practices. Legal disputes, hidden liabilities, or questionable reputations. Examples of businesses we like: Tech-enabled services: saa s, logistics platforms, digital healthcare. Consumer brands: d2 c companies with loyal customer bases. Education & ed tech: skill development platforms, niche online learning. B2 b services: automation tools, compliance saa s, niche consulting. Examples of businesses we dislike: Unbranded manufacturing with thin margins. Legacy retail with low footfall. Multi-level marketing (MLM) or commission-only models. Alcohol/tobacco-based ventures (due to regulatory and ethical concerns)
Background: About yourself. Several businesses are interested in connecting with members who have specific skill-sets. Please write about your background, domain knowledge, previous deals done, and how you can help businesses grow.
6.9 / 10
Locations
Sharjah + 6 more
Industries
Application Software + 8 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.17 Mn
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Regional IT Manager, Automobile

Franchise Investor in Chennai, India

Interests: Factors We like / look for. Strong unit economics. High gross margins. Positive ebitda or a clear path to profitability. Low customer acquisition cost (cac) relative to lifetime value (ltv) Scalable business model. Technology-enabled or asset-light businesses. Proven replicability across geographies. Low marginal cost of expansion. Growing or defensible market. Operating in a growing industry or niche with long-term tailwinds. High barriers to entry (brand, ip, regulatory, supply chain) Clear value proposition & differentiation. Unique product/service offering. Strong customer retention and brand loyalty. Clean financials & transparency. Audited financials and proper documentation. Clear separation between personal and business finances. Capable & ethical founders/management. Visionary, transparent, and execution-focused leadership. Willingness to stay involved post-investment (where applicable) Legal and regulatory compliance. All licenses, filings, tax returns, and statutory obligations met. Businesses we generally avoid. Overleveraged or financially distressed companies. Excessive debt with no clear restructuring plan. Regular defaults or bounced payments. Heavily cash-based or informal operations. Lack of digitised records or audit trails. Reluctance to move towards formal systems. Declining or saturated market segments. Dvd rentals, print publishing, unbranded retail, etc. High dependency on a single client/vendor. Lack of diversification in revenue or supply chain. Unscalable models. Labour-intensive, low-margin services with limited automation. Opaque or unethical practices. Legal disputes, hidden liabilities, or questionable reputations. Examples of businesses we like: Tech-enabled services: saa s, logistics platforms, digital healthcare. Consumer brands: d2 c companies with loyal customer bases. Education & ed tech: skill development platforms, niche online learning. B2 b services: automation tools, compliance saa s, niche consulting. Examples of businesses we dislike: Unbranded manufacturing with thin margins. Legacy retail with low footfall. Multi-level marketing (MLM) or commission-only models. Alcohol/tobacco-based ventures (due to regulatory and ethical concerns)
Background: About yourself. Several businesses are interested in connecting with members who have specific skill-sets. Please write about your background, domain knowledge, previous deals done, and how you can help businesses grow.
6.9 / 10
Chennai
Locations
Sharjah + 6 more
Industries
Application Software + 8 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.17 Mn
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Director, Book Publisher

Individual Buyer in Delhi, India

Interests: Interested in a business which has been in operation for a few years.
Background: I run a book publishing company. Looking for opportunities to start a business in a new sector.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Delhi
Industries
Education Consultants + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 1.2 K - 2.4 K
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Director, Newspaper Publisher

Franchise Investor in Vadodara, India

Interests: Interested in a well established business. I will arrange for a place to set up the franchise when the deal is closed.
Background: I run a newspaper publishing company. Looking for opportunities to enter a new sector.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Vadodara
Industries
Biscuit Manufacturing + 3 more
Investment Size
USD 6 K - 12 K
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Managing Director, Content Creation

Individual Buyer in St. Louis, USA

Interests: Looking for an existing business with a customer base and some scalability that can be managed in part remotely.
Background: I founded and grew several global businesses in the media, marketing, printing, and publishing spaces. I sold one business in China to an American investor. I am currently an active residential real estate investor. I wish to diversify my investments.
5.9 / 10
Locations
Denver + 4 more
Industries
Building, Construction and Maintenance + 3 more
Investment Size
USD 10 K - 200 K
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Retail Supervisor, Travel Products Retail

Individual Buyer in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Interests: I am looking for actively running businesses in the digital marketing, digital publishing, web hosting, and digital technology services sectors solely in Australia, as I want to operate a business there. Interested in a business with existing customer base.
Background: I was a retail supervisor in the travel products industry. I now work in a web hosting company. Interested in businesses to grow further.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Australia
Industries
Digital Marketing + 3 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 2 Mn
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Interests: Publishing printing stationery fmcg distributorship agency bpo.
Background: I am a Btech (cs. I want to grow my business in different fields.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Delhi + 3 more
Industries
Air Logistics + 15 more
Investment Size
USD 600 - 6 K
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Interests: Looking to invest in any good business opportunity.
Background: Managing partner of an Advertising and Publishing firm, based out of UAE.
7.8 / 10
Locations
India + 6 more
Industries
Air Logistics + 18 more
Investment Size
USD 2.7 K - 54 K
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Interests: Interested in Media, Publishing, and Pharmaceutical unit.
Background: Running a Printing business for the last 3 years.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Jaipur
Industries
Pharmacies + 6 more
Investment Size
USD 4.8 K - 240 K
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Interests: Interested in Publishing and Advertising.
Background: Holds 12 years of work experience.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Srinagar
Industries
Newspaper Publishing + 2 more
Investment Size
USD 600 - 1.2 K
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Interests: Fiction (books, picture books) publishing company, no vanity or hybrid. Preferably looking for only digital and tech enabled companies.
Background: Business owner since 1991. Owner of a vehicle leasing company based in Orlando, FL.
5.8 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Publishing
Investment Size
USD 100 - 250 K
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Healthcare Consultant, IT

Individual Buyer in Delhi, India

Interests: NABH and ISO certified lab business with a futuristic approach.
Background: Practicing Pathologist, working in a private company in the healthcare domain. And I am an experienced writer in the publishing industry as well.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Delhi
Industries
Diagnostic Labs
Investment Size
USD 23.4 K - 105 K
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Interests: I want to invest in a publishing business in my personal capacity.
Background: I have been running an IT firm. Have a good client base across north India.
5.6 / 10
Locations
Delhi + 1 more
Industries
Printing + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 12 K
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