ACCESS to Capital
We are applying new thinking to assessment models that previously restricted high potential businesses' ACCESS to growth capital.
The partnership programme supports Aotearoa New Zealand's economic future, by backing food and fibre exporters at a critical, international scale-up phase, adopting new ways to create value.
Benefits at a glance
ACCESS to Advice
We have opened ACCESS to our global network for guidance, advice and specialist expertise to help realise ambitions and maximise potential.
ACCESS to Connections
We are building partnerships in the right places for businesses to secure ACCESS to people, organisations and platforms to accelerate growth.
Criteria
ASB ACCESS is open to modern food and fibre businesses with products, solutions, technology and intellectual property that are generating revenue and can scale to international markets. A key requirement is a validated international market fit, backed by proven management capability and demonstrated investor support.
This is a forward looking, flexible financing facility, so robust forecasting is essential to show a clear pathway to profitability within three years and future debt-to-equity ratios. All current bank lending products can be applied based on growth requirements.
Our focus
We are looking at modern businesses with a global growth mindset that have products, solutions, technology and intellectual property in the following food and fibre categories:
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Ag/bio/food technology
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Circular and bio economy
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Sustainable fibre
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Alternative protein
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Functional food and wellness
Partner with us
If your food and fibre enterprise has the following attributes, then we want to talk to you about how ASB ACCESS can help your business grow and succeed.
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Modern and innovative solutions, with a distinct point of difference
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Growth and export focused mindset and ambition to scale internationally
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Proven leadership capability and experience supported by qualified advisors
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Validated and addressable market strategy, to reach a growing market segment
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All ESG impacts considered, with proven, actionable measures in place
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Committed capital and backed by experienced investors, with ability to continue support
Enquire now
ASB Bank Limited's lending criteria and terms apply. Only available where applicants meet ASB's eligibility and verification criteria. Verification requirements and eligibility criteria are subject to change. ASB will require evidence and documentation of the funding purpose to our satisfaction. ASB ACCESS offer is available at ASB's discretion, even where lending and eligibility criteria are met.
