One such investment scheme is the Escalator service, managed by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. 

This scheme is aimed at 'assisting business growth by providing innovative small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurial New Zealanders who need capital to expand, diversify or commercialise a new concept with skills and assistance to pursue investment opportunities.

Through the Escalator service participants can develop a greater understanding of the issues around funding their business growth, learn when additional investment is needed and how to access it.  Some may also gain help in securing equity capital and/or a strategic partnership. ' (NZT&E website)

For further information on facilitating investment in your business, phone 09 237 0005
Upcoming Escalator Workshops

Escalator workshops aim to increase the capability of firms and entrepreneurs and are completed by our Escalator brokers with guest presenters who have either successfully raised capital, have grown firms and/or are investors. These guest presenters add real value when discussing their business experience at the workshops.

For a full timetable  of upcoming Escalator workshops visit:
http://www.escalator.co.nz/