What they are trying to fund
Growth, runway, hiring and market expansion, with a capital raise on the table.
Likely first route: Capital readiness, before approaching the market
If the need is broader than a defined project, capital may be the route. The first work is readiness: use of funds, forecast, cap table and governance. A weak first approach can reduce credibility with investors.
Worth checking next: Non-dilutive routes, checked in parallel
Before diluting, confirm whether a grant, RDTI or finance could fund part of the plan without giving away equity.
Weak-fit routes
Approaching investors before the capital logic is clear, and ignoring non-dilutive routes that could reduce the raise.
Documents to prepare
- Use-of-funds table and amount required
- Forecast and gross-margin assumptions
- Current cap table and shareholder structure
- Governance and investor-readiness summary
Adviser handoff
| Question | Best first conversation |
|---|---|
| Is the capital logic clear? | Capital adviser |
| Could non-dilutive routes help? | Accountant or RDTI adviser |
| Are the legal documents ready? | Commercial lawyer |
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: June 2026.
Official sources checked: IRD, MBIE, business.govt.nz, NZTE, NZGCP, EECA and MPI, as relevant.
NZ Funding Pathways is a free resource funded by PH Capital Advisory.
General information only. Check the current official source and speak with the relevant adviser before acting.
This page provides general information only. It does not provide tax, accounting, legal, financial, investment or eligibility advice, and it does not guarantee funding.