ReNerve Secures up to A$5 Million Funding Facility
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+61 (03) 9482 3940
157 Heidelberg Rd,
Northcote, VIC 3070
www.renerve.com.au
ASX Announcement
9 July 2026
ReNerve Secures up to A$5 Million Funding Facility
Key Highlights
• Up to A$5 million funding facility secured with RiverFort, providing ReNerve with access to staged
funding over a three-year availability period.
• Initial drawdown of approximately A$1.6 million in gross proceeds, supporting the Company’s near-
term commercial and operational requirements.
• Initial capital and obligations under the facility are secured by a first-ranking security interest over all
present and after-acquired property of the Company, including the Company's entitlement to future
R&D Tax Incentive proceeds.
• Flexible staged structure, allowing ReNerve to access capital over time as required, aligned with its
commercial progress.
• The initial drawdown has a face value of A$1.6 million and will provide approximately A$1.361 million
in net cash proceeds to the Company after the initial issue discount, drawdown fee and legal costs.
• Convertible securities issued under the facility will be limited by a maximum dilution, for the first
drawdown the maximum dilution will be 16,054,394 shares, with options issued following approval
at the Company’s next general meeting.
• Funding to support continued commercialisation, including expansion of ReNerve’s product portfolio,
US sales and distribution activities, and broader market development initiatives.
ReNerve Limited (ASX, "ReNerve" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a
convertible note funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities PCC Ltd (“RiverFort”) for up to A$5
million in funding.
The facility provides ReNerve with flexible access to capital over a three-year availability period, with funds
to be drawn in stages to support the Company’s ongoing commercialisation strategy, working capital
requirements and general corporate purposes.
ReNerve CEO Dr Julian Chick said:
“This funding facility provides ReNerve with important financial flexibility as we continue to advance our
commercial and strategic objectives.
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“The staged structure allows us to access capital as required, while supporting the Company’s ongoing
commercialisation activities and managing dilution and cash flow.
“ReNerve has made strong progress in building its product portfolio, distribution infrastructure and market
presence. This facility provides additional funding capacity as we continue to drive sales growth, support new
product launches and pursue regulatory and commercial opportunities across key international markets.”
Under the terms of the facility:
• Each drawdown is issued as convertible securities with a face value of A$1 per security, with the initial
drawdown issued at a 10% discount to face value.
• The convertible securities comprising the initial drawdown will be issued using the Company’s
available placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1.
• The facility provides for an initial drawdown of approximately A$1.6 million in gross proceeds.
• The disclosed maximum dilution of 16,054,394 shares relates only to the initial drawdown. Additional
shares and options may be issued in connection with future drawdowns, fee payments, option
exercises and any conversions undertaken pursuant to the facility.
• Each drawdown under the facility will have a maturity date of 18 months from the date of drawdown.
• Repayment of each drawdown will occur by way of monthly cash instalments commencing six months
after each relevant drawdown date.
• Outstanding balances can be converted at a fixed placing price equal to a 30% premium to the 5-day
VWAP share price on the date each drawdown is advanced. For the first drawdown, the fixed placing
price is 10.0849 cents.
• In the event a monthly instalment is not made in cash, the investor will be additionally granted
conversion rights for the unpaid amounts at 90% of the 5-day volume weighted average price (VWAP)
prior to conversion; and.
• A drawdown fee of either 4% (cash) or 5% (in shares) applies to each drawdown, at the Company’s
election.
• In connection with each drawdown, the Company will issue options to RiverFort equal to 20% of the
drawdown amount, exercisable at a 10% premium to the reference price and with a term of 36
months from the date of issuance.
• The Company intends to seek shareholder approval, where required, for future issuances of securities
under the facility. Any further drawdowns, option issuances or conversions requiring shareholder
approval will remain subject to obtaining that approval and compliance with the ASX Listing Rules.
• In the event of an uncured default, default interest may accrue at 3% per month on outstanding
amounts.
The facility provides ReNerve with flexibility in relation to the settlement of repayment instalments.
Instalments may be repaid in cash or, subject to the terms of the facility and compliance with the ASX Listing
Rules, settled through conversion into ordinary shares in the Company.
The facility remains subject to customary conditions precedent. Further details of any securities issued or
proposed to be issued under the facility will be disclosed in accordance with ReNerve’s continuous disclosure
obligations.
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The facility also contains customary investor protections and covenants, including restrictions on the
Company incurring additional secured debt, entering into certain equity-linked financings, and granting
further security interests without investor consent, as well as customary events of default and enforcement
rights.
Amounts received by the Company in connection with its R&D Tax Incentive may be required to be applied
toward repayment of the facility.
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This announcement has been approved for release by the Company’s Board of Directors.
For further information and enquiries, please contact:
Dr Julian Chick
CEO & Managing Director
ReNerve Ltd
+61 (03) 9482 3940
info@renerve.com.au
Matthew Wright
Investor & Media Relations
NWR Communications
+61 (0) 451 896 420
matt@nwrcommunications.com.au
About ReNerve Limited (ASX:RNV)
ReNerve Limited (ASX:RNV) is transforming nerve repair and improving lives through breakthrough medical
technology. Founded by a neurosurgeon and medtech researchers, ReNerve is a rapidly growing medical device
company that has revolutionised peripheral nerve surgery with its innovative, ready-to-use solutions for peripheral
nerve injuries (PNI). Our scientifically backed products are delivering measurably better outcomes for patients
worldwide.
Proven Clinical Success
ReNerve’s first flagship product, the FDA-cleared NervAlign® Nerve Cuff, is already making a dramatic difference
in surgical outcomes across the United States. A recently announced clinical study has demonstrated remarkable
results, showing that patients treated with the NervAlign® Nerve Cuff experienced post-surgical pain scores
dropping from 7.1 to just 0.4, compared to from 7.1 to 3.3 without the device being used – a statistically significant
improvement that's changing lives.
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Comparison of Patient Pre & Post Surgery Pain Score
Standard of Care vs NervAlign™ Nerve Cuff Protected Nerve Repairs
The comparison of pain scores between the two cohorts of patients
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
ReNerve is advancing a complete suite of nerve repair solutions and related surgical repairs:
On market
• NervAlign® Nerve Cuff – Our bioabsorbable protective wrap, naturally absorbed within six months of
surgery.
• Empliq™ Deep Dermal tissue product -- A unique deep dermal product used in the repair of reconstructive
and cosmetic surgical cases.
• Empliq™ Amniotic tissue product ranges -- Three amniotic tissue product ranges used to aid the healing
of wounds.
In development
• NervAlign® Nerve Conduit Range – Next-generation nerve conduit leveraging advantages of eCOO
technology in a material designed to facilitate nerve growth over short gaps between nerve ends.
• NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix – a customised and ready-to-use alternative to existing nerve grafts, for
treatment of longer nerve gaps and more severe nerve injuries. It will eliminate the need for patients to
undergo additional sural nerve harvesting.
• NervAlign® Bionic Nerve – Next-generation combination technology for the most challenging nerve
repairs.
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Market Leadership and Growth
With demonstrated market traction since the Company’s 2022 product launch, ReNerve achieved 53% revenue
growth in FY25, reaching $271k in sales and YTD FY2026 sales revenues showing further significant increases across
its porfolio. Our high-margin, scalable products are positioning us as the go-to solution for surgeons seeking
superior patient outcomes in the rapidly expanding global nerve repair market, valued at US$1.6 billion in 2024
and is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2031.1
Vision and Values
We're not just developing medical devices – we're engineering hope. By creating the ideal healing environment for
nerve repair and regeneration, ReNerve bridges critical gaps in healthcare while empowering the human body's
natural healing process. Our cleaner, safer, and more effective solutions represent the future of peripheral nerve
surgery.
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Global Nerve Repair Biomaterials Market Research Report (2020 – 2031)
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