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Supporting women-led businesses.
Closing the business ownership gap can accelerate our economy.
So many successful businesses in Aotearoa are run and founded by women. Yet, it’s still harder to access the right connections, business lending and support to help grow.
It is estimated that females own just under a third of businesses and receive a much smaller share of available funding. Closing that gap doesn’t just create a more equitable business landscape, it could unlock up to $10 billion to New Zealand's economy each year. *
That’s why we created Women Unlimited - to help more women start, grow and scale successful businesses. Because when women succeed, that success is shared.
Connecting you to the support you need, where you need it.
There’s no shortage of tenacity, talent and vision in the incredible women who own businesses or have a dream to in Aotearoa. But accessing the right connections and business lending can feel out of reach. The biggest difference Women Unlimited can make is to help remove those barriers. That’s exactly what we aim to do.
Our $100m start-up lending commitment
- We’ve committed $100 million in start-up lending for eligible new and growing businesses.
- We’re actively seeking more women-led businesses to apply to help close gender gaps in business ownership.
Getting you access to the right networks and support.
Lending helps you start. Support gets you far. Making the right connections and having the confidence to succeed matters. Right now, not everyone has access to those. But they will.
Westpac’s partnership with re:ampd helps more women connect, learn and grow from each other. Business customers who are eligible can access:
• 12 months of complimentary coaching and mentoring
• A network of women founders across Aotearoa
• Practical support and resources to build and grow a business.
You don’t have to listen to us — listen to her.
"I felt like I had someone in my corner."
When Dr Vicki Beck moved to Aotearoa, she saw there were few specialists offering the kind of equine care she’d built her career on.
Starting a business in a new country wasn’t easy. "I didn’t feel all that confident initially, but I knew there was a real need, so I decided to take the plunge."
Through support from our start-up lending, Vicki was able to invest in the equipment and tools she needed to get running.
Today, her business Equistride Veterinary Services is growing, delivering mobile care across Auckland and Northland.
"Connecting with Westpac helped build my confidence. I felt supported every step of the way."
Our plan is to build a business future with you in it.
Things you should know.
Lending criteria, terms, fees and charges apply.