For businesses

Get the funding conversation started.

If you run a café, restaurant, shop or other established local business, Capital Link gives you a simple way to present what you need and register interest in potential growth capital.

See How It Works
Small business owner in a café

Who is this for?

We are starting with practical, everyday small and medium businesses rather than complex or highly speculative ventures.

Cafés & Restaurants

Equipment, fit-outs, working capital or expansion.

Retail Stores

Inventory, equipment, store improvements or growth.

Service Businesses

Local services with established customers and trading history.

Other SMEs

Other established Australian businesses with a clear funding need.

What you can tell us

Keep the first application simple.

For the MVP, we only ask for enough information to understand the business and its funding need.

Business basicsName, location, industry and trading history.
Funding needAmount range and intended use.
Revenue rangeOptional approximate range — not bank login details.
Short explanationWhy funding is needed and preferred timing.

What happens next

We review before connecting anyone.

  • We check that the submission is understandable and relevant.
  • We organise the information into a consistent business profile.
  • If there is a potential fit, we can discuss an introduction.
  • You decide whether you want to continue the conversation.

Tell us about your business.

Complete the short SME application to register your interest.

Submitting information does not guarantee funding and does not constitute financial advice.