#7 - Startups for sale: Brode, Nopeet, and, Algeic

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Acquire profitable startups and side-projects on sale

#1. Brode (💸 $120K TTM revenue)

💰 Asking Price: $750,000

Automated eCommerce brand with 80% YoY growth and $0 PPC. Marketer's dream.

Type: eCom

✅ Key Highlights

• $120,000 in TTM revenue

• $70,000 in TTM profit

• $10,000 in revenue last month

• $6,000 in profit last month

🚩 Cons

• Single Product: Currently dependant on only one product. A new owner will need to explore the possibility of introducing new product lines to increase revenue and reduce the risk associated with relying on a single product.

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Digital Marketing Channels: The brand has not utilized PPC advertising, social media marketing, or any other channels to promote it’s current products. Combination of paid & organic channels can help bring scale and volume to the business.

• Enable Product Line: The brand currently sells one electrolyte vitamin product, but there is an opportunity to expand into related products or offer different packaging sizes. New owners can explore the possibility of introducing new product lines, such as vitamins for different health needs, to diversify the brand's offerings and attract new customers.

URL: Brode

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#2. Nopeet (💸 $205k TTM revenue)

💰 Asking Price: $250,000

D2C sunglasses brand worn by global celebrities

Type: eCom

✅ Key Highlights

• $205,000 in TTM revenue

• $42,560 in TTM profit

• $20,470 in revenue last month

• $2,820 in profit last month

🚩 Cons

• Reliance on FB Ads: The business experienced a collapse in Facebook advertising performance in 2021 due to iOS updates. This forced the business to cut ad spend, and to date, the issue has not been resolved. The business is currently profitable, but an investor may want to consider the risk of relying heavily on one advertising platform and the potential impact of changes to that platform.

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Resolve advertising performance issues: A combination of creative testing and conversion optimisation will have to be implemented for the brand in order to bring performance back to what It used to be.

• New channel: Product is perfect to launch on channels like TikTok & Youtube. Leverage micro influencers and content creators to create engaging videos on platform and increase brand awareness at top of funnel.

• Paid collaborations with High-profile celebrities: The company could leverage its unique brand and designs by collaborating with other lifestyle brands or high-profile celebrities.

URL: Nopeet Store

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#3. Algeic (💸 $5K TTM revenue)

💰 Asking Price: $5,000

Wellness products, powered by micro-algae, that are good for you & the planet

Type: eCom

✅ Key Highlights

• $1,300 in TTM revenue

• $1,300 in revenue last month

🚩 Cons

• Lack of proven track record: Although the business has generated $1,300 in revenue over the last twelve months, it’s still in it’s MVP stage. Lack of proven track record and make it challenging to predict future performance but is definitely a good sign to invest in based on early sales.

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Low asking price: The asking price of $5K with a 3.8x revenue multiple is relatively low, especially since the brand has the potential for growth. This could be an attractive opportunity for an early stage investor looking to acquire a business at a lower price point and potentially increase its profitability.

• Marketing channels: The fact that the business has generated $1,300 in revenue in the past year with zero marketing suggests that there is potential for revenue growth with targeted digital marketing efforts. All paid and organic channels like TikTok, Meta & Google can be tested to see which channel has the best ability for early stage scale.

URL: Algeic

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