Fuelling Growth: How to Attract Investment and Raise Capital

This event gives you the tools, insights & connections to take your business further. Whether you’re preparing for your next growth phase, planning succession, or seeking your next investment opportunity, this unmissable event will equip you with practical tools, insights, and connections to take your business further.

Join us for an insightful session on how to prepare your business for growth and investment opportunities. You’ll discover the different capital-raising pathways available for businesses of all sizes, how to become truly “investment ready” and stand out to investors, where to find the right funds for your stage and sector, and strategies for succession planning that protect and grow your legacy.

Speakers:

Nick Tuffley, ASB’s Chief Economist, providing a general update on the international trade climate.

Anna De Souza, NZX Head of Origination, will discuss how NZX supports companies at every stage of their growth journey. Anna will cover listing readiness and why it matters for all businesses, the different pathways to listing, and the broader benefits of being listed.

Michael Bassett-Foss will provide an update on his work to establish a Hawke’s Bay regional investor network that will unlock local capital and create an investment-ready programme for innovators, start-ups, and growing companies—helping early-stage businesses access the funding and advice they need to thrive.

Neil Williams, MPI, will share funding options and eligibility requirements, including how to access the Primary Sector Growth Fund, which backs industry-led projects to accelerate economic growth across the food and fibre value chain.

Joe Redpath NZX Relationship Manager, will host a fireside chat with John Roberts, Director of Apollo Foods Limited, NZX & Turners Automotive Group, who will provide real-world insight into the benefits of listing, what the process involved, and the opportunities it has created for their business.

Thursday, 13 November 2025 | 3:00 – 5:30 pm | Venue: Pask Winery, Hawke's Bay

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Thank you to our sponsors: ASB & NZX. Your support helps make these conversations happen.