Debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with appropriate proposals

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees to Australian-based businesses with compelling proposals in specified priority areas.

It does not provide grants and targets a portfolio return of 2-3% above the 5-year Australian Government bond rate.

Proposals must be solely or mainly Australian based; align with at least one of the seven priority areas (renewables and low emission technologies; medical science; transport; value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries; value-add in resources; defence capabilities; enabling capabilities); not be prohibited investments (including coal or natural gas extraction, the construction of pipeline infrastructure, or native forest logging); demonstrate a risk/return profile consistent with the NRFC Investment Mandate and demonstrate a positive return on investment or an ability to repay debt; have regard to legislated public policy outcomes; and have an Australian Industry Participation Plan if required.

The NRFC invests in debt, equity and guarantees and considers proposals consistent with the NRFC Act and Investment Mandate.