Access Partnership (AP), the frontier technology advisory firm helping companies and governments bring innovation to market, today announced the successful completion of a capital raise that further strengthens its balance sheet and positions the firm for its next phase of growth.
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The transaction, completed in partnership with investors Mayfair Equity Partners and Kartesia, includes an additional investment of nearly US$13 million from Mayfair.
The changes provide Access Partnership with fresh capital to invest in expanding its capabilities, deepening its global footprint, and pursuing strategic acquisitions. It reflects strong conviction from the firm’s financial backers in Access Partnership’s business model, its team of world-class experts, and the significant growth opportunities ahead across its core markets.
Waqqas Ahmad, founding Partner at Mayfair Equity Partners, said: “Access Partnership occupies a distinctive and increasingly valuable position in the global market. As the pace of technological change accelerates and the regulatory environment grows more complex, the need for expert, trusted advisory services has never been greater. We have high conviction in AP’s business model, in the strength and depth of its leadership team, and in its ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. This new investment reflects our belief that Access Partnership is well placed to capture significant growth opportunities ahead, and we are proud to continue backing the firm and its people.”
Gordon Tempest-Hay, Chief Executive Officer of Access Partnership, said: “Our clients come to us because we have built one of the world’s most capable teams at the intersection of technology, innovation, and policy — and because we have a track record of delivering real, measurable impact. This transaction gives us the platform to do even more. The growth opportunities in front of us are enormous: in Asia, where markets are moving fast and demand for trusted advisory expertise is rising; in North America, where the technology policy environment has never been more consequential; and across Europe and Middle East, where the regulatory agenda continues to shape markets in profound ways. We are focused on delivering for our clients and on building the firm for the long term.”