EZ Consulting has considerable experience in obtaining funding for business start-up and expansion activities. Funding sources including government grants and tax concessions, debt funding, private equity funding, and venture capital.
Before selling equity or risking assets to secure debt funding, qualifying businesses should take advantage of any government assistance that may be available. Typically, government assistance programs are available to Australian-owned businesses that are:
EZ Consulting is experienced in developing grant applications and has a high success rate with competitive grant applications. We have helped businesses secure millions of dollars through government assistance programs run by AusIndustry, Austrade and the ATO.
Debt funding is usually secured from banks or other major financial institutions. It may take different forms including business overdraft facilities, trade finance facilities, lending against specific assets or projects, convertible notes, etc. For small and medium-sized businesses, debt funding is typically only available to mature businesses or businesses with significant property assets.
EZ Consulting has a large network of bank contacts and a strong track record in securing and optimising bank debt facilities to the benefit of its clients by:
Private equity funding, sometimes referred to as angel investor funding, is typically suited to businesses without sufficient assets to secure debt funding or with business risks that are considered high.
EZ Consulting assists businesses with developing funding “pitches” and has a wide network of private equity investor contacts. In some cases, EZ Consulting participates in private equity investments.
Similar to private equity, but in Australia typically aimed at more mature businesses and constrained by the investment parameters of the particular venture capital fund.
EZ Consulting has considerable experience in developing business cases for presentation to venture capitalists and has a network of contacts in the Australian VC industry.
Whatever stage your business is at, EZ Consulting can assist with determining the amount of funding you require to realise your objectives and work with you to identify and secure finance. Contact us today!