The Snowball Effect blog

Are you considering raising capital for your business? But are you unsure where to start, what your options are and what you need to prepare? Then take a look at our checklist below. Since launchin…

Unsure what a due diligence folder or virtual dataroom is, let alone what to include in one? Since launching Snowball Effect in 2014, we’ve completed more than 80 capital raises and worked…

We were thrilled to recently be announced as an accredited NZX Sponsor Participant. This enables our team to work with companies who want to raise capital and go through the NZX listing process. Why…

We’re fortunate to partner with high-growth New Zealand businesses through our work as they raise capital to accelerate their expansion. UBCO Bikes is one such Kiwi company that we’ve worked with …

In support of International Women’s Day we’ve put together a tell-all from some of the great female founders we’ve met that will leave you with goosebumps! We went out of the box and asked qu…

An employee share option plan, or ESOP, can be a fantastic way to attract, engage and incentivise key employees by offering stock options rather than cash incentives or high salaries. We've all hear…

Romer app founder and CEO, Emily Heazlewood admits that her knowledge of capital raising before her successful $250,000 raise was limited. However, fast-forward to today, and Emily now uses her own ex…

Valuing a company is an essential step in a business’ capital raise preparations. Not only does it dictate the worth of the business and define the terms of investment, but it also puts a value on h…

So you’re thinking of investing in a high-growth business. Before you make a financial commitment, it’s essential first to do your due diligence and look for answers to any questions you have abou…

A Shareholder Agreement is an essential company document that clearly defines the relationship between a company and its shareholders. It plays an important part in influencing decision making, roles…

Are you interested in doing a capital raise for your company? One of the common mistakes we see many companies make when they approach us about undertaking a capital raise is a lack of pre-work. Takin…

It's been 6 years since we launched, becoming New Zealand's first private equity investment marketplace. Co-founder and CEO Simeon Burnett reflects on highlights from this time.

Launching a public company offer can take several months of planning and preparation for both the company and Snowball Effect's team. Throw into the mix a global pandemic like COVID-19, and you have t…

We regularly see first-hand the inconvenience that companies go through trying to locate missing or incomplete company/investor data and legal documents. The lack of a unified company and stakeho…

Is your business in need of additional funding or working capital for continued growth?There are several different funding options available to companies, including debt and equity solutions. These in…

Snowball Effect is a marketplace that simplifies access to a range of alternative investment opportunities, bringing together investors and promising companies seeking funding. Our target market is th…

Why are so many New Zealand companies still choosing to manage their Share Registry in an excel spreadsheet instead of spending a fraction of the reparation costs to outsource it?

Quarterly reports are one of the most important, yet overlooked pieces of information that New Zealand companies should be preparing for their shareholders. Here is our guide on how to prepare one.