How Escalator can help your company grow
Assessment and advice
The Escalator team and a consortium of leading private sector advisors, can assess and give feedback on your company's financing growth needs and potential for investment.
General information and assistance is available on the Escalator website or by calling Escalator on 0800 822 748. Other services include assessments, Investment specific workshops and deal brokering.
Assessments
An assessment of the investment potential of your business or concept. Assessment application forms are available on the Escalator website.
Investment specific workshops
Each year Escalator runs workshops throughout New Zealand to help businesses get ready for investment. Workshop topics include how to make your opportunity ready for investment, what are the investor needs and deal structuring with current case studies used for discussion.
Find out more about the workshops and view the workshops' calendar on the Escalator website.
Deal brokering
Escalator provides assistance to select opportunities to either attempt to raise capital of up to $5 million, and/or to negotiate strategic partnerships, licensing and joint ventures.
View profiles of the Escalator brokers.
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.
Who is eligibile 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 you complete training through your local Enterprise Training Provider or attend Escalator workshops before seeking assistance under the Escalator service.
Find out more about training though the Escalator.
Service costs and fees
The evaluation and support services are underwritten by NZTE and are provided to clients at no cost. A success fee applies of up to 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.
How Escalator has helped New Zealand businesses
From November 2003 to June 2009, Escalator has:
- had more than 2,500 attendees to Escalator workshops
- assessed more than 1,800 businesses and assisted more than 300 businesses with deal preparation expertise
- raised over $90 million of capital for more than 100 firms, and assisted several firms to complete significant new licensing or strategic partnerships
- completed deals ranging in value from $95,000 to $5 million
- helped businesses 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.
Further information
For more information visit www.escalator.co.nz, or contact the escalator team on 0800 822 748 or email info@escalator.co.nz.
