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% Stake In UAE Talent-tech Platform For Sale

Abu Dhabi, UAE
Asking Price:
AED300,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
AED100K - AED250K
Cash Flow:
AED100K - AED250K

A % strategic minority stake is available in UAE Talent-tech Platform, an Abu Dhabi-based talent-tech, creative production and modeling ecosystem. This opportunity relates to a minority equity position only; the founder will retain majority ownership and continue managing the business.

SAM Studio is positioned beyond a traditional photography studio. The business combines three connected components:

1. A professionally equipped photography and video production studio in Abu Dhabi.
2. A modeling and talent agency serving models, performers, influencers, trainers, creatives, technical crew and event-service providers.
3. SAM OS, a purpose-built digital platform supporting talent registration, professional portfolios, talent discovery, casting calls, bookings, studio rentals, client management, payments, advertising and membership services.

The ecosystem has been designed to connect talents, clients, brands, agencies, event companies and production teams through one integrated platform. SAM’s target markets include fashion, beauty, advertising, e-commerce, events, social-media production, corporate content and the wider UAE creator economy.

The opportunity includes participation in the growth of the SAM brand, operating studio, digital platform, website, software systems, commercial workflows, production equipment, intellectual property and future marketplace potential.

Existing and planned revenue channels include:

  • Photography and videography services
  • Hourly, half-day and full-day studio rentals
  • Talent and model booking commissions
  • Creator membership plans
  • Talent verification subscriptions
  • Featured talent advertising
  • Paid casting and recruitment services
  • Client and agency subscriptions
  • Fashion, beauty and e-commerce production packages
  • Talent promotion and digital marketplace services

The business has already developed substantial operational and technology infrastructure, including talent registration, portfolio management, studio booking, online payments, client dashboards, casting workflows and business-administration systems.

The preferred investor would bring strategic value in addition to capital, particularly through experience or connections in media, advertising, fashion, beauty, events, e-commerce, technology, talent management or investment.

The asking price is AED 300,000 for a 15% strategic minority stake, representing an implied business valuation of AED 2 million. Serious strategic proposals and alternative investment structures may be considered.

The founder will remain responsible for the continued operation, development and expansion of SAM Studio and SAM OS. Detailed financial information, platform demonstrations, asset information and growth plans can be shared with qualified parties following an initial discussion and confidentiality arrangements.

Please contact us for more details.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

The business operates from leased commercial premises in Abu Dhabi. The company will remain the tenant following the proposed investment, as the transaction relates to a 15% minority equity stake and not an assignment or sale of the lease.

The existing lease term, annual rent, renewal conditions, security deposit, service charges and any applicable landlord requirements can be disclosed to qualified investors during due diligence.

Add the following once confirmed from the tenancy agreement:

Current lease expiry: 01 July 2027
Annual rent: AED 60,000
Security deposit: AED 3,000
Renewal terms: AED 7,500

Leasehold Rent:

AED60,000 per annum

Living Accommodation:

No living accommodation is included with the business or investment opportunity.

Location:

It operates from a professionally fitted commercial premises in Airport Road, Al Manhal, near al Wahdeh Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The location provides convenient access for clients, models, talents, photographers, production teams, fashion brands, agencies and event companies across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.

The business combines a physical photography and video production facility with SAM OS, an online talent, casting, booking and creative-services platform. While the production studio is based in Abu Dhabi, the digital platform is designed to serve talents and clients throughout all seven emirates.

Premises Details:

The business operates from a professionally fitted photography and video production studio of approximately 66–68 square metres, equivalent to approximately 710–732 square feet.

The premises include:

  • A professionally constructed cyclorama measuring approximately 4.26 metres by 4.26 metres
  • Multiple photography backdrop options
  • Professional photography, video and RGB lighting equipment
  • Modular creative sets and movable shooting props
  • Reception and client waiting area
  • Makeup and preparation station
  • Private changing area
  • Equipment and storage areas
  • Workstation for photography, video editing and content production

The studio has been designed for model portfolios, fashion and beauty photography, commercial campaigns, social-media content, family sessions, product shoots, videography, castings and creator productions.

The premises are leased. The proposed transaction relates to a 15% minority equity position in the operating business. The company will remain the tenant and continue operating from the existing premises.

Size in square feet:
Approximately 721 sq ft
Planning Consent:

The business operates from leased commercial premises in Abu Dhabi under the company’s applicable economic licence and approved business activities. The premises have been fitted for professional photography, videography, content production, talent and related creative operations. Any future structural modifications, additional activities or material changes of use will remain subject to the applicable landlord and government authority approvals.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The business offers significant expansion potential within Abu Dhabi, across the UAE and, ultimately, throughout the wider GCC market.

Key growth opportunities include:

  • Increasing hourly, half-day and full-day studio bookings
  • Expanding photography and videography production packages
  • Growing the number of registered models, talents, influencers and creative professionals
  • Increasing talent-booking commissions
  • Developing relationships with fashion, beauty, advertising, e-commerce and event companies
  • Introducing paid client and agency subscriptions
  • Expanding Creator Plan memberships
  • Growing recurring talent-verification subscriptions
  • Selling featured talent advertisements and promotional placements
  • Monetising casting calls and recruitment campaigns
  • Developing corporate and e-commerce content-production packages
  • Expanding SAM OS into a UAE-wide talent and creative-services marketplace
  • Launching mobile applications for talents and clients
  • Opening additional production locations or licensed partner studios
  • Introducing talent-development workshops, model training and portfolio packages
  • Expanding into gifting, reviews, digital promotions and marketplace services
  • Licensing selected SAM OS technology to agencies or production companies
  • Expanding the platform into additional GCC markets

The physical studio provides an immediate operating base, while the digital platform gives the business the potential to scale beyond the capacity and geographical limitations of a traditional photography studio.

Competition / Market:

The UAE has an active and competitive market for photography studios, modeling agencies, talent platforms, casting services and content-production companies.

SAM Studio is differentiated by combining these traditionally separate services within one connected ecosystem:

  • A physical photography and video production studio
  • Modeling and talent-agency operations
  • Talent registration and professional portfolios
  • Online talent discovery and filtering
  • Casting-call publishing and application management
  • Talent and studio booking systems
  • Client-management tools
  • Memberships, verification and advertising services
  • Online payments and digital business administration through SAM OS

Many competitors provide only studio rental, photography, talent representation or casting services. SAM’s competitive positioning is based on integrating the physical studio, talent network, creative services and proprietary technology platform under one brand.

Future competitive considerations include continued investment in platform development, customer acquisition, SEO, social-media growth, talent quality, user experience and partnerships with brands, agencies and event companies.

Reasons for selling:

The founder is offering a limited 15% minority position to introduce strategic capital, accelerate commercial growth and support the next phase of SAM Studio and SAM OS.

The capital and strategic partnership are intended to strengthen customer acquisition, platform development, talent-network growth, marketing, operational capacity and expansion across the UAE.

The founder will retain majority ownership and continue leading the business. The opportunity is therefore a strategic minority investment and not an exit from the company.

Trading hours:

The business operates primarily by advance booking and appointment, seven days per week. Studio rental, photography, videography, casting and production hours are arranged according to client and project requirements. The online SAM OS talent, casting and booking platform is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Employees:
1
Years established:
6

Other Information

Support & training:

This opportunity is for a 15% strategic minority stake rather than the sale of the complete business. The founder will retain majority ownership and continue managing the business following the investment.

The investor will receive a structured introduction to the SAM Studio business model, operational workflows, revenue channels, SAM OS platform, booking systems, talent operations, commercial strategy and growth roadmap.

Where relevant to the investor’s role, support may include:

  • Introduction to studio operations and production capabilities
  • Demonstration of SAM OS and its administration systems
  • Explanation of talent registration, casting and booking workflows
  • Review of existing services and monetisation channels
  • Access to approved financial and operational reporting
  • Participation in agreed strategic and growth discussions
  • Introduction to key commercial opportunities and partnerships

The investor is not expected to manage daily studio operations unless a separate management role is mutually agreed.

Financing available:

No seller financing is currently proposed. The investor is expected to fund the agreed transaction amount upon completion of due diligence, execution of the required legal agreements and completion of any applicable company-registration amendments.

Alternative transaction structures involving a combination of founder liquidity and new working capital for the company may be considered for a suitably qualified strategic investor.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
AED85,000 - included in the asking price