Business Loans For Women-Owned & Women-Led SMEs
Who We Loan To
For women-owned and women-led businesses across services, health and retail sectors.
If you are generating consistent revenue, ready to scale and looking for capital that understands your business, F5 Collective could be the right fit.
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Established businesses across professional and service-based sectors including; legal, accounting, beauty, hospitality, education and trades with strong client relationships
Professional Services: legal, accounting, financial advisory, HR and consulting firm
Business Services: marketing agencies, IT services, compliance, security and commercial cleaning
Beauty and Personal Care: salons, aesthetic clinics and cosmetic treatment studios
Fitness and Wellness: Pilates studios, yoga, personal training and allied wellness operators
Education and Training: tutoring, childcare, coaching academies and specialist training providers
Hospitality: cafés, catering businesses and event venues
Home and Trade Services: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping and maintenance
Logistics and Distribution: small-scale logistics and specialised distribution businesses
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Practitioner-led clinics and regulated healthcare businesses with proven demand, from medical, dental, allied health and diagnostics.
Medical Practices: GP clinics, specialist practices and urgent care centres
Dental: general, cosmetic, orthodontic and multi-site dental practices
Women's Health: fertility, gynaecology and midwifery clinics
Allied Health: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and related practices
Mental Health: psychology and counselling clinics
Veterinary: veterinary clinics and specialist animal practices
Optical: optometry and optical clinics
Radiology and Diagnostics: imaging and diagnostic centres
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Modern consumer brands with strong identity and scalable distribution, selling direct and through wholesale channels across health, beauty, lifestyle and fashion.
Health, Wellness and Nutrition
Beauty and Personal Care
Home and Lifestyle
Fashion, Apparel and Accessories
Specialty Retail and Experiences
Pet Products and Services
Institutional Strength and a Personal Approach
F5 Collective combines deep sector expertise with disciplined underwriting and a long-term view.
We deliver targeted financing solutions for woman-owned and woman-led businesses, with the rigour institutional investors expect.
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Custom solutions designed to meet your strategic and financial objectives.
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Seasoned professionals with deep expertise across sectors and cycles.
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Aligned with your vision for sustainable growth and impact
What We Do Not Fund
F5 Collective funds established, revenue-generating businesses with a clear pathway to growth.
At this stage, we do not fund early-stage or pre-revenue businesses. We also do not fund sectors outside our values or responsible lending approach, including adult entertainment, tobacco, vaping, gambling, weapons, cryptocurrency, speculative trading, regulated utilities or high-risk financial services.
If your business is not yet ready for F5 Collective funding, we encourage you to explore F5 Intelligence.
It is designed to help women strengthen their business, build financial confidence and prepare for a future funding conversation.