Business idea · Marketplace
Adventure Investing
Adventure Investing: Create a platform that facilitates finding and investing in distressed assets by leveraging local networks and personal connections. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing" (aired September 19, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing |
| Aired | September 19, 2025 |
| Category | Marketplace |
| Real companies on the episode | Oaktree Capital, Fairlawn Capital, Mercury, FTX, Funcom, Ethnicity Energy |
The problem it solves
This business addresses the challenge investors face in locating and evaluating distressed assets, which often require local knowledge and personal connections that are hard to access without a dedicated platform.
How it makes money
The business could operate on a commission basis, charging fees for successful transactions or offering subscription-based access to premium resources and connections.
Skills you need
Skills in networking, negotiation, finance, and an understanding of distressed asset valuation are essential to start and run this business.
The market, and why this works now
Local investment networks are increasingly popular, driven by a rise in community-focused finance initiatives. Launching the platform through niche online communities like the BiggerPockets forum can generate initial revenue by connecting investors with distressed asset opportunities. A significant risk is the capital required for due diligence on distressed assets, which may strain resources before generating commissions.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Oaktree Capital
Oaktree Capital is a leading global alternative investment management firm specializing in credit strategies.
- Fairlawn Capital
Fairlawn Capital is an investment firm that focuses on distressed and opportunistic credit investments.
- Mercury
A financial technology company providing banking solutions tailored for startups, allowing easy management of payroll and transactions.
- FTX
FTX was a cryptocurrency exchange that went bankrupt, leading to a significant distress investment opportunity.
- Funcom
A company that was involved in a receivership process due to financial distress, which the speaker managed.
- Ethnicity Energy
A company dealing with restricted physical shares, which the speaker invested in by purchasing shares from individuals.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.