Why Equity? Why NBIF?
When starting your business, choosing the financing that best meets your company’s needs can be difficult. However, several sources of capital do exist, including personal savings, family & friends, angel investors, venture capitalists, banks and government agencies. Although a combination of one or more these sources is often used; many entrepreneurs typically overlook equity financing in the early stages of their business.
Equity financing is neither a loan nor a grant; it requires you to sell an ownership interest in your business in exchange for capital. By selling equity, you may sacrifice some of your autonomy and management rights; however, stand to gain many benefits.
Why Equity Financing?
- It can create greater leveraging opportunities with other capital sources, such as financial institutions, private investors, and government agencies
- It can provide your business broader access to start-up and growth capital
- It can provide your company with a solid financial base for long term financial growth
- It has no monthly repayment and can decrease cash flow requirements
- It can increase the credibility and validation of your business
Why Choose the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation as your equity partner?
- We are a leader in early stage equity-based financing within New Brunswick
- We take a partnership approach to investing and focus on collaboration
- We provide patient capital and accept long term investment horizons
- We assist in structuring and formalizing your company, laying the foundation for future financing and growth
- We have the ability to make subsequent investments in successful ventures
- We offer business expertise and support and we also provide workshops and networking events to help your company grow