Open for applications
Step One
Your business approaches a participating bank for an eligible lending facility (see eligibility criteria).
Step Two
The lenders on these platforms may be able to offer you funding, if a suitable match is found.
Step Three
The lenders on these platforms may be able to offer you funding, if a suitable match is found.
NB - businesses also have the option of approaching the designated platforms, or other similar platforms, brokers and finance providers outside of the mandated bank.
The Business Finance Guide
Use the Business Finance Guide to learn about the types of funding most suitable for your business stage and future plans
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