Growth Capital, Equity & Readiness Survey
Help us understand your business’s experience with raising capital, managing equity, and readiness for structured investment.
What best describes your business?
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Startup (idea or MVP)
Startup (early revenue)
Startup (scaling)
MSME (profitable)
Family-owned business
Project / SPV (real estate, agriculture, infrastructure, etc.)
How long has your business been operating?
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Less than 1 year
1–3 years
4–7 years
Over 7 years
What is your current annual revenue?
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Pre-revenue
Below ₦50m
₦50m – ₦250m
₦250m – ₦1bn
Above ₦1bn
Have you raised external capital before?
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Yes
No
What type of capital have you used or considered? (Select all that apply)
Bank loans
Angel investors
Venture capital / private equity
Crowdfunding
Government or DFI programs
Family and friends
Other
What challenges have you faced when raising capital? (Select up to three)
High interest or repayment pressure
Difficulty accessing the right investors
Unclear equity terms
Loss of control concerns
Heavy documentation or compliance burden
Lack of long-term (“patient”) capital
Other
Are you willing to give out equity in exchange for growth capital?
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Yes
Yes, but only a small percentage
Maybe, depending on structure
No
What equity range would you realistically consider giving for growth capital?
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Less than 5%
5% – 10%
10% – 20%
More than 20%
Not sure
What would make you comfortable giving equity? (Select all that apply)
Capital without repayment pressure
Clear valuation and dilution limits
Long-term investors (not short-term traders)
Investors with board/observer roles only
Legal protection of founder control
Other
How do you currently keep financial records?
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Professionally prepared accounts (audited or reviewed)
Accountant-managed books (monthly)
Basic bookkeeping
Informal records
No structured records
How often do you prepare financial statements?
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Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Rarely / not consistently
Do you separate business and personal finances?
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Yes
Partially
No
Which of the following do you currently have? (Select all that apply)
Company registration (CAC)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Regular tax filings
Board or advisory committee
Shareholder agreement
None of the above
Are you open to improving governance if required by investors?
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Yes
Yes, but gradually
Maybe
No
Would you be comfortable with the following?
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Rows
Yes
Maybe
No
Regular performance reporting to investors
External audits or reviews
Independent trustees holding equity on behalf of investors
What best describes your long-term goal?
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Grow profitably and remain private
Bring in long-term institutional investors
Prepare for listing on a growth board or exchange
Exit via acquisition
What support would help you most right now?
Patient growth capital
Better accounting and reporting systems
Governance and compliance support
Access to credible long-term investors
Other
If a structured system existed that provides growth capital in exchange for equity, protects founders from excessive dilution, requires proper accounting and governance, and prepares businesses for long-term growth, how likely would you be to explore it?
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Very likely
Likely
Neutral
Unlikely
Would you be open to a confidential follow-up discussion?
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Yes
No
Full Name
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Business Name
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Contact Email
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Phone Number
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Country of Residence
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State of Residence
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