Partnerships
Bring us your business idea
As part of growing beyond savings, NSCL partners with people who have strong business ideas. Accepted proposals become a partnership with NSCL, with profits shared as agreed and the proposer actively running the business.
Partnerships are currently handled by NSCL while NICL, our investment company, is paused.
Ask us for the proposal template.
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Shape your idea. Think about the market need, your experience, and the profit and community benefit. Do some basic research on competitors, customers and the numbers.
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Talk to us first (optional, recommended). Have a short chat with the Investment Committee to check that your idea fits our investment focus.
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Complete the proposal. Use the NSCL Business Proposal Template, attach your supporting documents and send it in.
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We acknowledge it within 5 business days.
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Investment Committee review. We look at viability, the financial projections, risks and fit with NSCL's goals, and may ask questions. You'll get feedback: accepted, declined or needs changes.
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Partnership agreement. If approved, we agree the profit-sharing, roles and contributions; the agreement is legally reviewed, then both sides sign.
Proposal checklist
- Executive summary
- Business description
- Market analysis
- Marketing and sales plan
- Management team
- Financial projections
- Funding request
- Proposed profit-sharing
- Risk assessment
- Appendix (research, permits, licences)
Where we invest
Investment focus
Long-term value · Spreading risk · Local impact · Innovation and sustainability.
Renewable energy
Cooperative management services
Inventory financing
Consultancy (finance, ICT, energy)
Transport
Health
Food services
Our investments are guided by the NSCL Investment Strategy 2025–2035 and overseen by our Investment Committee.
