Guides

Investing in Private Companies for Angel Investors

In this guide we try to demystify the equity raising process & advise investors on how they should correctly approach business angel investment. It also outlines the level of commitment expected of both the investor and the entrepreneur before, during and after any deal is done.

Raising Business Angel Investment for Entrepreneurs

The Guide contains funding tips and information on what an investor is looking for, including the top three criteria used by investors when assessing the attractiveness of a proposition, how to prepare a business plan that will best present the company to potential investors.

Entrepreneur Watch: An Informal Venture Capital

Informal investors play a vital role in the development of new businesses, yet there is relatively little published material relating to informal investors in Ireland. This report from DCU's Ryan Academy outlines the extent of informal venture capital investment activity in Ireland.

Guide to finding an Angel investment

Nordic Guide to finding an Angel investment (FiBAN) detailing the investment process, how to value a company, tips on pitching to investors, what level of DD an investor should carry out & where they should focus their attention, and the typical terms and conditions of investments.

A Survey Of Entrepreneurship In Ireland

The aim of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) is to consider why some countries are more “entrepreneurial” than others. This 2018 report looks at all things entrepreneurship in Ireland.

Enterprise Ireland Seed & Venture Capital Report 2017

This 2017 Seed & Venture Capital report from Enterprise Ireland details the four venture capital initiatives undertaken by Enterprise Ireland in partnership with the private sector.

Entrepreneurship in Ireland 2016 - GEM Report

GEM is a global survey consistent throughout the world, facilitating detailed international comparisons on entrepreneurship. Its captures all the different stages - from seeing an opportunity, making the first steps towards starting a business, nurturing a baby business and scaling it up.

Brexit & Business

A Guide from the Irish government on how you should be preparing your business for Brexit. Whether you are a local business or a major multi national, you need to make sure that you, your staff and your business are prepared for this change.

Knowledge Transfer Ireland- Model Agreements

These template Model Agreements are available for download and are offered as a starting point for drafting and discussion in the following areas Collaboration, Consultancy, Licencing, IP, Confidential Disclosure, Model Material Transfer and Spin-out Company.

Enterprise Ireland Report - Sources of Funding

A presentation highlighting sources of Finance for companies by Donnchadh Cullinan, Enterprise Ireland. Things to consider, the funding journey and funding available for companies through various Enterprise Ireland programmes and initiatives.

NESTA 2009 – From funding gaps to thin markets

Venture capital has a central part to play in the financing of young, innovation-intensive companies. This report demonstrates that there is a role for government-backed ‘hybrid’ venture capital schemes to help reach those young businesses that have difficulty accessing funds from purely private investors.

NESTA Report 2008 – Shifting Sands

This report highlights the growing dependence by entrepreneurs in the UK on public sources of finance and reveals what is hidden behind the published data relating to the early-stage venture capital market in the UK since 2000. It also outlines successful government interventions.