Thanks for taking the time to look over some of the opportunities we - or our network - are pursuing in the new year. If you like any of them, go ahead and drop us a line - we have plenty of background on each of the items below.
Happy holidays, all.
// (ad)VENTURES. The following opportunities are exclusive to Barefoot, and usually have direct investment, management or other support.
Luxury experiential travel & responsible lifestyle site. From Q1, 2010
This is an operating European business with a superb brand image and some success in penetrating the market of niche luxury and experiential tourism. The new year presents a real opportunity for the right management team and investment to see high-growth and a significant presence in the UK market, with low entry costs, plus the option to enter new markets with an established model.
Off-market tourism properties, high growth. From Q1, 2010
The crash in 2009 has presented opportunities for those looking to acquire property - we aren’t talking about “bargain basement” buy-to-let condos in the suburbs, but stunning properties in Asia and Latin America suitable for commercial development in the tourism and residential fields. We have a list of suitable acquisitions and seek partners for development, silent investing, or land banking.
Creative/tech industries contact centre & low-cost managed services hub. From Q1, 2010
Reliable business services, a presentable and connected presence, a socially and environmentally conscious office operation. Specifically designed support our ventures, this separately branded and managed venture opens its first facility in January. Investors with an interest in commercial space, provision of office services or businesses with an interest in serviced office space design for green tech, social entrepreneurs and NGOS - get in touch.
Private, personalised island residence, luxury resort. Active now (link)
This is the world’s first philanthropic and luxury resort company. In the USA, private island residences are sold exclusively through Sotheby’s International Real Estate from January 2010. Guaranteed yields, long term interest free financing, stunning design, private tropical island.
// INTERESTING… The following opportunities come from you, the Barefoot network. We have no involvement in these ventures but we find them to be a great opportunity, or simply an interest activity…
A well known and global hotel and restaurant brand has a functioning hotel operation in the USA. Due to a single investor seeking a quick exit we have been offered the private, heavily discounted sale of a a few revenue generating rooms/suites. This is active now until the units are sold.
Established tech business with patented scan-as-you-write system. They are seeking commercial or marketing partners to introduce the product to clients in Asia. Valid credentials and a superb product from what we have seen. Active now
Hand-picked hardwoods from a Forestry program in the Amazon, high returns, seemingly good value - we haven’t taken a long hard look at this yet, but we will shortly. This programme is seeking investors at all levels and claim returns of 19% per annum. Active now