Getting Investment-Ready - How to Secure Funding Without Wasting Time
New Zealand businesses are full of bright ideas, but many struggle to attract the right support and investment. Whether you’re looking for bank funding, private investors, or government grants, one thing remains true: You need to prove your business is worth backing.
And if you’re thinking, I’ll just wing it when the time comes, think again. Investors can spot an unprepared business a mile away.
The Most Common Mistakes When Seeking Investment
Unclear Business Model – If you can’t explain how your business case adds value (and will continue to), investors will walk away.
Weak Financials – Poor record-keeping and unrealistic forecasts scare off funders.
No Growth Story – Investors back businesses with a clear path to scale.
What Investors Really Want
Just like the perfect pint of Guinness, a good investment pitch needs the right balance:
A strong team and governance structure – Proving you can execute.
A clear value proposition – Why your business case stands out.
Sound financials – Showing profitability and sustainability.
At AddsValue, we help businesses craft compelling investment cases, whether you’re pitching to Ministers in Wellington or looking at private funding options in global markets. Preparation is everything, and we make sure you’re ready when the opportunity knocks.
Get in touch today, let’s start a conversion about what’s right for your business.
