# Access Partnership completes capital raise with nearly $13m from Mayfair Equity Partners

> Access Partnership completed a capital raise with Mayfair Equity Partners and Kartesia, adding nearly $13 million to fund acquisitions and global expansion.

- Published: 2026-10-19T09:24:16+00:00
- Section: Funding
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-19/access-partnership-mayfair-capital-raise
- Source: [Finextra](https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111322/access-partnership-secures-13m-in-funding?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed)

## Key takeaways

- Access Partnership completed a capital raise that includes nearly $13 million from Mayfair Equity Partners, alongside Kartesia.
- The firm will use the capital to expand capabilities, deepen its global footprint and pursue strategic acquisitions.
- Access Partnership plans to focus on growth in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Access Partnership completed a capital raise with Mayfair Equity Partners and [Kartesia](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000aoc/kartesia), adding nearly $13 million from Mayfair, the frontier technology advisory firm said on October 19, 2026. [Finextra](https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111322/access-partnership-secures-13m-in-funding?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed) reported the raise.

## Access Partnership's Capital Raise and Growth Plans

The transaction strengthens [Access Partnership](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002t8g/access-partnership)'s balance sheet and positions the firm for its next phase of growth, the company said. The fresh capital will fund expanding capabilities, deepening its global footprint and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

Waqqas Ahmad, founding Partner at [Mayfair Equity Partners](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000g3s/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."

## Access Partnership's Funding History

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Access Partnership has one funding round on record: a 2019-11 series unknown of $16.8 million led by Mobeus Equity Partners. The same records list total funding of $16.8 million, with the last round dated 2019-11-25.

| Funding round | Date | Amount | Lead investor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Series unknown | 2019-11 | $16.8 million | Mobeus Equity Partners |

## Access Partnership's Recent Partnerships and Acquisitions

In October 2026, Access Partnership and AfriTrade Consulting Group formed an alliance to assist companies, investors and governments in securing regulatory approvals for digital infrastructure projects in East Africa, TechAfrica News reported. In August 2026, Mayfair Equity Partners backed a management buyout of Access Partnership, with Mobeus Equity Partners exiting fully, Mayfairequity reported. The same report said Access has grown revenue over 50% CAGR and EBITDA margins above 30%.

## Access Partnership's Next Steps

The company said the capital raise will support expanding its capabilities, deepening its global footprint and pursuing strategic acquisitions, with a focus on growth in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East.

## Companies in this story

- [Access Partnership company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002t8g/access-partnership) · website: https://www.accesspartnership.com
- [Mayfair Equity Partners company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000g3s/mayfair-equity-partners) · website: http://www.mayfairequity.com
- [Kartesia company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000aoc/kartesia) · website: http://www.kartesia.com

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