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Ascend Study — Track B: Explore future financing fit

Stage 1 of 2. Stage 1 is quick — bands and ranges only. Stage 2 comes later, in a secure channel, only if there is a fit. No financial statements are uploaded here. Nothing sensitive is ever collected by email, DM or LinkedIn. Documents move only through a secure data room, and only after screening. This is an expression of interest only — not an application, and no financing is on offer.

Is Track B a fit for your business?

These are the proposed strategy's indicative criteria. They are not a judgement on your business. Tick the ones that are true today. Not every box needs a tick — these are indicative only, and TCP, not you, assesses fit. If Track B does not feel right, Track A is just as valuable and receives exactly the same rewards.

Which of these are true today?

Formally registered, with current filings

Three or more years of operations

Meaningful woman ownership, leadership or operational control

Positive EBITDA, with evidence of operating cash generation

Seeking roughly USD 500,000 – 3 million equivalent for growth

Capital needed within the next 12 – 24 months

For expansion, equipment, working capital, acquisition or market entry — not rescue

At least two years of management accounts available