Seafood Trading Business Raising Funds In Mumbai
About Business
The business is a seafood procurement and distribution enterprise that has been operating since 2021. It specializes in cash-based procurement of fresh marine fish directly from boat owners at major coastal landing points and supplies to institutional buyers and seafood processing companies across India.
Its core strengths include rapid cash procurement, strong long-term relationships with boat owners, and efficient logistics management. This operating model enables the business to secure competitive pricing, maintain consistent quality, and generate healthy margins. Currently, operations are active in key coastal locations in Maharashtra, with planned expansion into Gujarat and the Ratnagiri belt. With adequate working capital, the business demonstrates strong scalability and profit potential, particularly during peak fishing seasons.
Clientele type
Client Profile
The business caters to a diversified institutional client base, including:
Seafood processing companies
Institutional and bulk buyers
Wholesale fish traders
Export-oriented seafood companies
Buyers supplying hotels, caterers, and food distribution chains
Premises
OWNED
Premise Size: 520 sq. ft.
Market Value (in INR): 1.40 Cr
The business operates from a self-owned premise spanning 520 sq. ft.
Asking Price Includes
The terms of the transaction will be discussed with the potential investors.
Asking Price
INR 1.00 Cr
Minimum ticket size
INR 60.00 L
Reason
The promoter is seeking working capital to scale operations, enable higher volumes of cash-based procurement, improve margins, and expand into new coastal locations.
Proposed utilisation of funds:
70% for direct cash purchases from boat owners to secure better pricing
20% for transportation and logistics
10% for loading, handling, and operational expenses
More Details
The venture is promoter-driven, backed by over four years of hands-on experience in marine fish procurement, pricing, and logistics. The promoter has successfully managed market volatility, seasonal fluctuations, and payment risks inherent to the seafood trade. The business is supported by a team of five employees handling procurement, coordination, and logistics.
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