How Escalator can help your company grow
Assessment and advice
The Escalator team, using a consortium of leading private sector advisors, will assess and provide feedback on your company’s funding needs and potential.
Deal brokering
Escalator provides assistance to raise capital of up to $5 million, and/or to negotiate strategic partnerships, licensing and joint ventures.
Investment specific workshops
Each year Escalator runs investment workshops throughout New Zealand giving expert updates and insight on investor need and deal structuring, and offering current case studies for discussion.
Please note: Escalator is a service funded by NZTE. NZTE and the Escalator service providers do not invest directly in the businesses or entrepreneurs that use this service. They provide an opportunity for participants to develop the skills needed to access investment opportunities.
Eligibility for the Escalator service
All businesses and entrepreneurs who need to raise funds (up to $5 million) to expand, diversify or commercialise a new concept are eligible for assistance.
Through the application process, companies will need to supply evidence of a genuine need for funding to take their idea further. Priority is given to projects that offer strong potential for growth and investment return.
NZTE recommends companies and entrepreneurs complete Investment Ready Training before seeking assistance under the Escalator service.
Find out more about Investment Ready Training.
Service costs and fees
These evaluation and support services are underwritten by NZTE and provided to clients at no cost. A success fee applies of 6 percent for capital raised. This is payable to the broker only after capital has been raised or a non-equity deal has been completed.
How to apply
Register online to apply for the service.
Escalator will contact you to conduct an assessment of your investment opportunity and/or book you directly into a workshop.
Visit www.escalator.co.nz for more information.
How Escalator has helped New Zealand businesses
From November 2003 to December 2006, Escalator:
- Assessed more than 1200 businesses and assisted 180 businesses with deal preparation expertise.
- Raised over $50 million of capital for more than 60 firms, and assisted several firms to complete significant new licensing or strategic partnerships.
- Businesses that benefited from the Escalator service were at various stages of their growth cycle (seed to expansion) and represented all sectors – including ICT, food and beverage, creative and services, manufacturing and biotechnology.
- Deals completed ranged in value from $95,000 to $5 million.
Further information
Please visit www.escalator.co.nz, email info@escalator.co.nz or call us on the Escalator free phone on 0800 822 748 to find out more about how we might be able to help your business.
