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Need Funding?

To grow a stellar business, you’re going to need money.

 

Our team has been involved in raising over $100m for start-ups over the course of their careers and within Creative HQ. The keys to successful capital raising are having a great business opportunity people want to invest in, preparation, strategy and then knowing who to go to.

 

We work with Creative HQ businesses on their funding strategy and prepare them to put forward the best possible case to investors. There are no short cuts, but we know what to do, who to involve and when.



We build strong relationships with investors in the market and have two dedicated investment pathways:

"Up to $150,000 to test the viability of your business concept"

  • Creative HQ Proof of Concept Fund - up to $150,000 for Creative HQ businesses to test the viability of their business concept
  • Angel HQ - connecting investors with exciting and dynamic early stage businesses

 

Creative POC Fund

Candidates for POC Funding:

  • Must be a Creative HQ business
  • The business operates in one of these market sectors: IT, communications, medical technology, bio or medical devices, clean technology, internet
  • The product/solution must be unique, differentiated and innovative
  • The company must have clear and defined Intellectual Property (IP)
  • The management team is enthusiastic, energetic, experienced, show integrity and have a clear vision for the business
  • The venture has a valuation between $250,000 and $500,000

 

The Fund is a collaboration between Creative HQ and three leading investment groups; Movac, Sparkbox and Evander Investment and is supported by the NZVIF Seed Co-Investment Fund. 

 

Angel HQ

Angel HQ connects mainly Wellington based, high net worth, investors with the most exciting and dynamic early stage companies. Angel investors are high net-worth individuals who provide seed capital for start-up businesses, usually in exchange for equity. They also bring business skills, connections and other forms of assistance.

 

Angel HQ investors make investments of between $50k and $1 million and several "angels" will typically contribute to the deal. These investors are looking for a 20 - 30x times return on their investment over a 5 to 10 year horizon. Angel HQ has a particular interest in IP based businesses, with a technology component and, of course, a great team.

 

Angel HQ is also the gateway to the national angel network so they have the opportunity to syndicate, or source investment, for deals from angels outside the region. 

  • Can you convince the angels of a 30 x return on their investment?
  • Is your business easily scaleable?
  • Are you determined, passionate and supported by a great team?
  • Are you ready to create a board with your investors?
  • Do you solve a real problem, and take away significant customer pain?

 

If so, then apply to Angel HQ directly.  Apply to Angel HQ.