Internet Business Investment Opportunities

Business: AI hiring platform based in Bengaluru offering automated recruitment and talent assessment for IT services and software companies. - Product: AI-driven candidate evaluation and interview automation that replaces live interviews by scoring applicants after test rounds. - Customers in B2B: 50 enterprise clients including large IT firms (Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Infosys) are using the platform to speed hiring. - B2B pricing: Subscription and pay-per-use models for enterprises, platform enables hires in as little as 3 days, reducing time-to-hire and recruitment costs. - Customers in B2C: About 1 million registered software engineers (candidate registration and core evaluation are free). As of now only software engineers are candidates that we allow but we will soon start accepting candidates from electronics background as well. - B2C monetization: Paid add-ons for mock interviews, coaching, and upskilling; partnership (MOU) with UpGrad for paid courses and professional training. - Revenue streams: Enterprise subscriptions/pay-per-use fees for B2B clients, B2C paid services (mock interviews/coaching), and revenue share or referral fees from UpGrad course enrollments. - Value proposition: Faster, scalable tech hiring, automated technical assessments, improved candidate screening accuracy, and reduced recruiter workload for IT staffing and talent acquisition. - Operations: Team of 100 employees in Bengaluru focusing on AI model development, platform engineering, client success, and sales growth. - Use of funds sought: Investment is targeted at technology improvement (AI model refinement and platform features) and sales expansion to grow enterprise client base and B2C paid conversions.

Business: AI hiring platform based in Bengaluru offering automated recruitment and talent assessment for IT services and software companies. - Product: AI-driven candidate evaluation and interview automation that replaces live interviews by scoring applicants after test rounds. - Customers in B2B: 50 enterprise clients including large IT firms (Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Infosys) are using the platform to speed hiring. - B2B pricing: Subscription and pay-per-use models for enterprises, platform enables hires in as little as 3 days, reducing time-to-hire and recruitment costs. - Customers in B2C: About 1 million registered software engineers (candidate registration and core evaluation are free). As of now only software engineers are candidates that we allow but we will soon start accepting candidates from electronics background as well. - B2C monetization: Paid add-ons for mock interviews, coaching, and upskilling; partnership (MOU) with UpGrad for paid courses and professional training. - Revenue streams: Enterprise subscriptions/pay-per-use fees for B2B clients, B2C paid services (mock interviews/coaching), and revenue share or referral fees from UpGrad course enrollments. - Value proposition: Faster, scalable tech hiring, automated technical assessments, improved candidate screening accuracy, and reduced recruiter workload for IT staffing and talent acquisition. - Operations: Team of 100 employees in Bengaluru focusing on AI model development, platform engineering, client success, and sales growth. - Use of funds sought: Investment is targeted at technology improvement (AI model refinement and platform features) and sales expansion to grow enterprise client base and B2C paid conversions.

Mobile-based social dining platform that integrates table booking, friend-matching, chat, and bill-splitting. - The app caters to singles, young professionals, and tourists aged 20–40 who enjoy nightlife and social dining. - Proprietary AI Matching suggests venues and connects compatible users to enhance the social dining experience. - Revenue streams include subscription fees from restaurants/bars, premium memberships from users, and advertising/commissions. - The MVP is under development with a Beta launch planned within 6 months. - The founding team brings expertise in technology, mobile apps, and digital marketing, supported by partnerships with nightlife venues and influencers. - The business operates with a valid operations license.

Online sports betting company offering crash games, virtual sports, and online casino experiences. - Operates through both website and mobile application, catering to users aged 24–37 years. - Established 3 years ago, and serves a niche market segment covering approximately 80% of the economy-driving population. - Maintains high profit margins, retaining 15–20% commission on each booking. - Estimated turnover of KES 960 million this year, achieved with minimal marketing. - Strong customer loyalty with 95% retention rate; most clients have booked over 5 times in 3 years. - 36,000 monthly active users from a total base of 500,000 customers. - Fully licensed and compliant, holding a valid registration certificate. - Operates with a lean team due to its online nature, reducing overhead and sustaining high margins.

The company is in a pre-revenue phase and will operate as an online marketplace offering a wide range of products, including fashion, lifestyle, electronics, and more. - A two-month trial run was conducted, generating sales of AED 90,000. - The platform has over 150 suppliers and more than 130,000 SKUs currently listed. - Data and analytics will be used to identify high-margin, fast-moving categories and to optimize owned product offerings by replacing slow-selling items with high-potential alternatives. - A dedicated sourcing team will procure products directly from distributors and sell them at attractive margins, often exceeding 40%, while maintaining competitive pricing. - Targeted marketing campaigns will be launched to drive strong sales, especially for owned products, which will become the primary revenue stream. - The company expects 3X growth at a three-year exit and plans to expand into the KSA market after two years. - It is registered as a private limited company with a valid trade license.