Pitch to Angel Investors

HBAN is a platform that connects individual angels and syndicates to startups across the island of Ireland.

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How it Works

Complete a short application form so we understand where you are on your investment journey and if there is a fit, our team will help you get pitch ready and guide you through the investment process. If you’re not, we’ll help direct you to the right resources to help move you along.

Apply

Complete a short application form, we’ll review it and aim to respond within 5-10 working days.

Prep

Our team will help you get pitch ready. Our team have collectively helped 100’s of entrepreneurs pitch successfully to angels and VCs.

Pitch

Pitch in person at one of our monthly events to a room full of angel investors and syndicates from across the Island of Ireland. Live Q&A facilitated.

*Pitch will be recorded and shared directly with HBAN members.

Investment

We support the post pitch process. Following your Q&A, if there is investor interest, we’ll support both sides through the investment process (as relevant and appropriate).

“HBAN were a huge help in getting us investor-ready. They gave great feedback on our pitch, helped us sharpen our story, and made sure we went into meetings feeling confident.”

Oran Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO of Talio

What Angels Are Typically Looking For

  • Sectors: Areas of interest to our angels include but are not limited to: Software, Hardware, Medtech, Greentech, Fintech, and Lifesciences.

  • Stage: Angels typically invest in pre-seed to Series A.

  • Market Opportunity: HBAN actively seek to support ventures targeting large and growing markets with substantial potential for value creation and impact.

  • Team: Angels are looking for exceptional founders, prioritising startups with dedicated teams possessing domain expertise.

Notable Exits

In total, the HBAN program has invested over €200 million from private investors into more than 1,000 deals. Notable exits and investments include Decawave, Glofox, Aventamed, Boxever, Umba, and several others.

Decawave company logo with red and black text
Glofox logo with stylized orange fox icon
AventaMed logo featuring the text "AventaMed Advancing ENT Surgery" with an ear icon.
Boxever logo with yellow hexagon icon

Regular Pitch Events

Our hybrid All-Island Showcase provides a place for startups to pitch to the angel investor network and for angels and syndicates to follow up. HBAN hosts multiple events throughout the year across the Island of Ireland providing opportunities to be connected directly to individual angels or syndicates, which we are here to help you navigate.

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Apply for Office Hours

Are you interested in applying but would like to talk first? Apply for our exclusive Office Hours. 

Request a call with one of HBAN team across the island to discuss your ideas, ask questions, and receive feedback. We'll help you navigate the process. 

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