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Capital Raising

Access a Database of 9,750 Investors For Your Capital Raising

We assist $5m-$20m companies with debt and equity capital raising. If you are seeking between $250k and $2.5m, your business is “Investor Ready”, and your business fits the criteria for sophisticated investors, we can show you how to get direct access to over 9,750 investors in a way that is compliant with the Corporations Law. These investors include:

  • high-net-worth individuals, 
  • professional investors, 
  • institutional investors, 
  • international investors,
  • venture capitalists, and 
  • family offices. 
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Top Ten Reasons a Capital Raising Can Benefit Your Company

Raising capital is a critical step for small to medium-sized companies aiming to scale, innovate, and expand their market presence. Here are ten benefits of raising capital, illustrated with examples of companies that have recently navigated this journey successfully:

Accelerated Growth: 

Access to capital allows for rapid expansion into new markets or territories. For instance, Australian fintech company Afterpay used raised capital to expand its buy now, pay later service internationally, significantly growing its user base and market reach.
Enhanced Product Development:

 With additional funds, companies can invest in research and development to innovate and improve their offerings. Canva, a graphic design tool company originally from Perth, has continually raised funds to innovate and expand its product features, maintaining its competitive edge.
Operational Scalability:

Raising capital can provide the means to scale operations efficiently to meet increased demand. Zoox raised significant capital to scale its autonomous vehicle technology, showcasing the importance of funds in scaling operations.
Attracting Top Talent:

Additional resources enable your company to hire and retain top industry talent. Atlassian, the Australian software giant, has used its resources to attract global talent, fuelling its growth and innovation.
Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions: 

Capital raising enables smaller firms to pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions, accelerating growth and diversification. Vocus Group, an Australian telecommunications company, successfully raised capital to fund strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Amcom, a major step that significantly expanded its network infrastructure and customer base across Australia. Vocus was later acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Management.
Marketing and Branding: 

Increased capital allows for investment in marketing and branding efforts to enhance market visibility. Airtasker, an Australian community marketplace, used raised capital to boost its marketing efforts, significantly increasing its brand recognition and user base.
Improved Infrastructure: 

Capital can be invested in infrastructure improvements, such as advanced IT systems or manufacturing facilities. Cochlear, an Australian company specializing in implantable hearing solutions, invests in manufacturing and technology infrastructure to maintain its industry leadership.
Financial Stability:

Raising capital can provide a cushion against financial instability, allowing businesses to navigate market fluctuations more effectively. Kogan.com, an Australian e-commerce company, has leveraged its capital to manage inventory and logistics efficiently, enhancing its financial stability.
Increased Competitiveness: 

With financial backing, companies can more aggressively compete in their markets. Graphene Manufacturing Group, based in Brisbane, raised capital to advance its graphene battery technology, competing on a global scale in the renewable energy sector.
Exit Opportunities: 

For founders and early investors, raising capital can increase the valuation of the business, leading to more lucrative exit opportunities. SafetyCulture, an Australian workplace safety and quality management software provider, has seen its valuation soar with successive funding rounds, highlighting potential exit opportunities for its early backers.

These examples underline the transformative impact that raising capital can have on small to medium-sized companies, driving growth, innovation, and competitive advantage in various industries.

 

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Top Ten Reasons a Capital Raising Can Benefit You Personally

Raising capital for your business can have several personal benefits for you as an owner, distinct from traditional bank financing methods that require collateral and personal guarantees. Here are the top ten reasons highlighting the advantages:

Equity Over Debt:

Raising capital through selling equity means you aren’t obligated to repay the funds as you would with a bank loan. This reduces personal financial risk and the pressure of having debt.
No Collateral Required: 

Unlike bank loans, which often require personal assets as collateral, raising capital typically does not. This protects your personal assets, such as your home, from being tied to the success of your business.
Reduced Personal Financial Risk: 

By obtaining capital from investors, you spread the financial risk of the business. This can offer peace of mind, knowing that your personal finances are more secure against business downturns.
Financial Freedom: 

With additional capital, you have the freedom to invest in growth opportunities for the business without dipping into personal savings or taking on personal debt, allowing for both business expansion and personal financial stability.
Strategic Partnerships: 

Investors often bring more than just money to the table; they can offer valuable industry connections, mentorship, and strategic advice. This can alleviate some of the personal burdens of decision-making and business development.
Growth Without Immediate Repayment Pressure: 

Capital raising allows for business growth without the immediate pressure of repayments that come with loans, giving you more breathing room to focus on strategic moves rather than just financial survival.
Personal Credit Score Protection: 

Since you're not taking out a loan, your personal credit score is unaffected by capital raising. This is particularly beneficial if the business faces challenges, protecting your ability to access personal finance in the future.
Emotional Relief: 

Knowing that the business is financially backed reduces stress and anxiety, contributing to better mental health. The emotional relief of having secured funds without personal financial jeopardy cannot be understated.
Enhanced Business Valuation:

Successfully raising capital can increase your business's valuation through growth and expansion, potentially leading to a more lucrative exit if you decide to sell your stake in the future.
Sense of Achievement: 

Successfully attracting investors validates your business model and can be a significant personal achievement. It not only boosts your business credibility but can also enhance your reputation as a successful entrepreneur.

These reasons underscore the multifaceted benefits of raising capital, from reducing personal financial risk to emotional well-being, distinguishing it as a strategic choice for business owners looking to grow and secure their companies' futures.

 

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Capital Raising

A capital raising can provide the funds you need to make your vision a reality. It can also make your business debt free with no mortgages or charges. Having a debt free company does two things:

  • It makes your business a far more attractive proposition to a potential investor – no secured lender means that the investor’s own equity position is improved.
  • It could permit you to discharge your personal guarantees to the bank and release the bank’s securities over your family home and other assets.

If we take on your mandate, once we are both agreed that you are Investor Ready, you could be in a position to offer shares in your company to investors who believe in your vision and have faith in your management - whilst you still maintain control. 

The benefits of raising capital compared to borrowing are that you are not required to:

  • Repay the money injected,
  • Provide security, or
  • Give personal guarantees.

For your company to qualify for our services, you must be:

  • The majority shareholder of your company, or have effective control over the future of the business, and
  • Able to allocate a percentage of the company to raising the funds required.

Offering shares in your company depends on a capital raising process which is compliant with all Corporations Law, ASIC rules and regulations, and the Competition and Consumer Act.  A specialist lawyer will be able to give you guidance.

We can also give you an understanding of how to value your business during the capital raising process.  You can then engage a specialist valuer.

We can assist you to rapidly identify the assets, relationships and competencies in your business and package them up in the way that potential investors want to see. 

Again, we don't promise that your business will be successful in raising funds because that depends on you, your team, and the strength of your offering. Depending on your circumstances, however, we can show you a path for your business that not only includes raising capital, but also the possibility of trade sales, mergers and acquisitions.

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