Videos & Webinars

Venture Funding – A Look Through the Keyhole of Dogpatch Labs

Generating Great Companies; Investor Expectations & Requirements with Alan O'Driscoll (FOD), Conor Stanley (Tribal VC), Richard Watson (Furthr) & Michael Culligan (HBAN)

Demystifying Angel Investing: Term Sheets

We were joined by John Troute (Flynn O'Driscoll Business Lawyers), Debbie Rennick (ACT Venture Capital) & Andrew White (HBAN Bloom Equity Syndicate) to discuss the intricacies of term sheets. Moderated by Julian Seymour

Demystifying Angel Investing: Due Diligence

For the second webinar in our Demystifying Angel Investing, we were joined by three members of the HBAN Bloom Equity Syndicate, Barry Brennan, Faye Walsh Drouillard and Seamus O'Donnchadha, to discuss the ins and outs of the Due Diligence process.

Demystifying Angel Investing: Evaluating Teams

Christopher Mirabile of Seraf joined us to discuss his perspective and experiences on evaluating teams, products, and markets, his method of the evaluation process, and how to gauge trust.

HBAN 2021 Conference Welcome and Introduction by Director John Phelan

All-Island HBAN Director, John Phelan, kicks off the HBAN 2021 conference, welcoming conference guests and speakers and discussing this years conference theme of 'Start, Grow, Exit, Repeat'.

HBAN Conference 2021 - Charles Fred - GROW

Charles is the co-founder of @TrueSpace_llc and spoke about the importance of scaling your business with an aim to exit.

HBAN Conference 2021 Round-Table Discussions - IoT

Ronan Quinlan, founder of Taoglas, moderated an open round-table discussion on IoT.

HBAN Conference 2021 Round-Table Discussions - Artificial Intelligence

Brian MacNamee from UCD moderated an open round-table discussion on Artificial Intelligence.

HBAN Conference 2021 Round-Table Discussions - Digital Transformation

Richard Watson, Managing Partner of DBIC Ventures, moderated a round-table discussion on Cyber Security.

HBAN Conference 2021 - Enterprise Ireland - Jenny Melia

Jenny Melia, Manager of High Potential Start ups in Enterprise Ireland.

HBAN Conference 2021 - Round-Table Discussion - Impact Investing

Faye Drouillard, founder of Wakeup Capital, moderated a round-table discussion on Impact Investing.

HBAN Conference 2021 - Colin Mason - EXITS

Colin Mason, Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Glasgow, presented his research on planning for exit.

HBAN Conference 2021 - Alan Coleman - REPEAT

Alan Coleman, CEO of Sweepr, spoke about his full journey through the #BusinessAngel lifecycle & why it’s time to start again.

HBAN 2021 Conference - Bill Liao - START

Bill Liao speaks about his experience in business development as well as his work with SOSV.

Understanding SAFEs and Priced Equity Rounds by Kirsty Nathoo

Understanding SAFEs and Priced Equity Rounds by Kirsty Nathoo

Investment Trends 2020 with Robert Dickson of Mason Hayes & Curran LLC

Robert Dickson of Mason Hayes & Curran LLP discusses the results of the MHC Investment Trends 2020 study.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with John Mullen - Networking and Finding the Right Balance

John Mullen, HBAN Angel Investor, founder of the WxNW Syndicate and member of the MedTech Syndicate, shares his advice on getting started with syndicated, networking, and finding the best balance for you.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with Aidan O'Driscoll - Sector Specific Investing & Keys to Due Diligence

We had the pleasure of talking to Aidan O'Driscoll, Founder of Irrus Investments and HBAN Investor, about his investment journey and involvement in setting up a syndicate.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with Seamus Eivers - The Law of Averages and Syndicated Investing

Seamus Ivers, Chair of the HBAN Boole Syndicate, chats about why he chooses to be a business angel and to invest alongside a syndicate. Seamus discusses the best way to approach angel investing through spreading investments.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with John Harbison - The Angel Investment Journey

John finds value in his ability to give back and to share his own expertise as an entrepreneur and investor. He sees angel investing as an opportunity to stimulate innovation and enjoys investing in opportunities that can leave the world better off.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with Stephen Stilliard - The Benefits of Syndicated Investing

Stephen Stilliard (Chair WxNW), joins us to share his insights on the benefits of joining an investors syndicate. He discusses spreading the risk, building a community, and offering greater access to sector specific expertise.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with Jim Mountjoy - Realising Value

We were thrilled to sit down with Jim Mountjoy, successful entrepreneur, investor, and mention, to discuss some of his tips and tricks for both starting a successful business and making wise investment decisions.

HBAN Behind the Scenes with Aine Denn - Choosing the Right Investor for your Vision and Values

We had the privilege of sitting down with Aine Denn, Co-Founder of technology company Altify (now Upland Altify), to discuss to importance of finding the right fit for investors and companies to help build profitable growth.

HBAN Behind The Scenes with Rowan Devereaux - Sectors, Syndicates & Angel Advice

HBAN Angel Investor & Bloom Equity Syndicate Chair Rowan Devereaux sat down with us at our Annual HBAN Conference in February 2020 to discuss his views on the benefits of syndicate angel investing and how to choose your next deal.

Guiding Companies to an Exit with Michael Black and Bernard Collins

Michael Black & Bernard Collins are both experienced Angel Investors with several exits. They discussed their experiences in dealing with companies approaching an exit & offered their observations and advice for other Angel Investors.

SEBAN Webinar - Angel Investment During COVID-19 with HBAN All-Island Director John Phelan

Fireside chat with John Phelan:• Background to HBAN and it’s activities prior to COVID19 • Insights into angel activity in HBAN during the current crisis• The outlook for angel investment as we transition and move beyond the crisis

Angel Investing in Difficult Times with Christopher Mirabile and Hambleton Lord

Discussion Topics- The viability of angel investment and entrepreneurship during the current crisis- The impact of the current crisis on company valuations- Whether investors should be considering investment at the moment and why?

Tax Considerations for Investors and Entrepreneurs with Laura Lynch

Laura Lynch of Laura Lynch & Associates discussed and took questions on tax considerations for both investors and companies

Managing Companies During an Economic Downturn: Business Leaders & Investor Perspectives

Two of HBAN’s Angel Investors, Pat Garvey and Andrew White, share their perspectives from both the business leader perspective and the investor perspective on how todays business leaders can manage their through the current crisis.

MedTech Investment: 2020 & Beyond Webinar

Colin Henehan , Chairperson of the HBAN MedTech Syndicate and Richard Watson, Managing Partner of DBIC Ventures joined for a moderated discussion on the MedTech sector and investment landscape in the current climate.

Investing During COVID-19 - A View from the Valley

Moderated by John Phelan, we are joined by Paul Burfield (EI) and Barry O'Brien (SVB) to discuss the challenges for investors and entrepreneurs during the current crisis both within the US and globally.

Investing During COVID-19: A View from London

Moderated by John Phelan, HBAN All-Island Director, we were joined by Eamonn Carey, Managing Director of TechStars London to discuss the challenges and complexity of investing during the current climate and his observations of the investment landsca

Shares V. Loan Notes Webinar with Flynn O'Driscoll Business Lawyers

Building on their masterclass, delivered at the HBAN 2019 All-Island Conference, Alan O’Driscoll and Diann Cannon answer questions regarding the best use and complexities of different kind s of investment instruments

HBAN Masterclass - EIIS and Tax Efficient Investing with Laura Lynch

This discussion will include different investment structure options (e.g. loan notes, preference shares and ordinary share) why choose one over the other and who the investor should be - you, a family member, your company, or your pension.

HBAN 2020 Masterclass - Key Investor Protections with Flynn O'Driscoll Business Lawyers

Gavin Lawlor and Diann Cannon of Flynn O'Driscoll Business Lawyers, present a high level overview and explanation of certain key protections for investors.

HBAN 2020 Masterclass - European Angel Fund with Drew O'Sullivan

The workshop will describe how the EAF Ireland works for an angel, how angels apply for co-investment and the progress of the European Angel Fund to date.Drew O'Sullivan is the local adviser in Ireland to the EIF on the deployment of EAF Ireland.

HBAN 2020 Masterclass - Due Diligence with Aidan ODriscoll

This masterclass presented by Aidan O'Driscull of HBAN & Irrus Investments, will give participants an good overall understanding of what is involved in completing thorough due diligence (DD) on a prospective deal.

Delio Investment Platform Webinar

HBAN 2020 Conference Highlights

This year HBAN held their 6th Annual All-Island Business Angel Conference at Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow, Ireland. The conference is Ireland's only angel-investment focused event and this year was themed 'Driving Value with Exits and Data.'

HBAN 2020 Conference Welcome and Introduction by Director John Phelan

All-Island HBAN Director, John Phelan, kicks off the HBAN 2020 conference. John welcomes all conference guests, offers a breakdown of the conference theme of 'Driving Value with Exits & Data,' discusses the activities of HBAN since it's inception.

HBAN 2020 Conference - Dr Jim Mountjoy - 'Building Value Creates Its Own Exits'

Dr. Jim Mountjoy presents his keynote address on 'Building Value Creates Its Own Exits' at the HBAN 2020 All-Island Conference in Powerscourt Hotel, February 6th 2020

HBAN 2020 Conference - Panel 1 - M&A Exits and the Irish Market Potential for Returns

Panels Participants:Dr. Jim Mountjoy- Founder EuristixPat Garvey- Chair of Phorest – HBAN AngelJohn O’Sullivan- Head of Investments – Beechbrook Capital

HBAN 2020 Conference - Jenny Melia - Enterprise Ireland HPSU

Jenny Melia, HPSU Manager, addresses the conference on behalf of Enterprise Ireland. Jenny offers insight into Enterprise Ireland's work with HPSU clients as well as their goals and strategies of supporting HPSU companies to accelerate growth.

HBAN 2020 Conference - Global Data and Survey Insights

In light of the conference theme 'Driving Value with Exits & Data', HBAN All-Island Director John Phelan discusses the global data and insights from EBAN, the ACA, and HBAN Surveys.

HBAN 2020 Conference - John Harbison - Learning from Data on Exits in California

John Harbison, Chair Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels, ACA board member, and serial investor, shares his insights and compiled data on the investment activity in the United States as well as his own investment journey.

HBAN 2020 Conference - Panel 2 - Data on Exits and What Drives Value

Moderated by Niamh SterlingPanel Participants - John Harbison - Tech Coast AngelsDebbie Rennick - ACT Venture CapitalRichard Watson - DBIC Ventures

HBAN 2020 Conference - Aine Denn - Building Value with an Exit in Mind

Áine Denn co-founded Altify, in 2005. Recently acquired by US technology company Upland Software (UPLD) for $84.0 million, Upland Altify is the leading Customer Revenue Optimization (CRO) cloud solution for sales and extended revenue teams.

Investing Together - HBAN Female Investor Masterclass - Highlights

In November 2019, HBAN, along with Mason Hayes & Curran, hosted an 'Investing Together' masterclass with the goal to encourage and educate women about being more active as angel investors.

Investing Together - HBAN Female Investor Masterclass - Introduction with Niamh Sterling

This masterclass is the kick-off for a number of different initiatives that HBAN will be rolling out on the island with partners in Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland and the Irish BIC's.

Main Legal Considerations for Angel Investing with Eimear Lyons, MHC

Eimear is a senior associate in the Mason Hayes and Curran's Corporate team and practices in the areas of private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate establishment, reorganisations and restructuring and shareholder arrangements.

About HBAN

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Applying to HBAN

This video walks entrepreneurs through the steps for applying to HBAN

Pitching to HBAN

This video goes through what is expected of entrepreneurs when pitching to HBAN

HBAN Ulster

HBAN Ulster is an exciting new business angel investment initiative in Northern Ireland led by a group of accomplished entrepreneurs who have successfully built knowledge-based companies, particularly in the IT, ICT and Medtech sectors.

Peter Cowley Keynote at the HBAN All Island Conference 2019

Peter Cowley, UK Super Angel, founder of Invested Investor and current EBAN President, delivers his key note at the HBAN 2019 All - Island Conference

Managing the Investor-Investee Relationship Panel at the HBAN All-Island Conference 2019

The Investor Exit is seen as the primary objective of an Angel Investor to realise a return on their investment. Likewise, for many promotors the objective is to also realise an exit. The timing of investor and promotor exits often vary however.

Getting Deals Done with Barry Brennan and Brian McDonald at the 2019 HBAN National Conference

This masterclass features two experienced HBAN investors and deals leads, sharing their insights and lessons learned in making investmentDiscussion led by Barry Brennan & Brian McDonald, Moderated by Julian Seymour

Shares V Loan Notes Masterclass with Flynn O'Driscoll at the HBAN 2019 Conference

Alan O’Driscoll (Corporate Partner at Flynn O’Driscoll) and Diann Cannon (Senior Associate at Flynn O’Driscoll) consider the various options investors have, share their experience and outline the advantages & disadvantages of each type of investment

Investing in the Future Panel at the HBAN All Island Conference 2019

This panel session looked at how do we continue to nurture entrepreneurship amongst Ireland’s young talent and not lose it to the likes of Facebook and Google? Following on from that, how do we attract and seed our investor pipeline with that same de

Marianne Hudson Keynote at the 2019 HBAN All-Island Conference

Ms. Hudson leads the Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional and trade association of angel investors

Funding & Scaling June 2018

Funding & Scaling speakers architect and entrepreneur Patricia Mangan from Maikology; Gavin Walsh from iCabbi who has successfully built and scaled an Irish company. On the panel we hear from, Punam Rane, Angel Investor; Victor Corcoran, Dublin

HBAN Business Angel Roadshow Panel

HBAN hosted a series of informal talks across the country for all new and potential Business Angels to hear insights from leading Irish business angels on their experiences, the benefits of investing in a syndicate,

The Investors: Anne Ravanona | Inspirefest 2017

As founder and CEO of Global Invest Her, Anne Ravanona is on a mission to disrupt the global funding pattern and bridge the colossal funding gap between men and women. Here, she brings her message to the Inspirefest 2017 audience.

Startup Funding Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about start-up funding explained in under 10 minutes.

Interview with Halo Business Angel Network's Michael Culligan

HBAN's Michael Culligan speaks with Silicon Republic and covers the landscape for business angel investing on the island of Ireland and offers advice for start-ups

HPSU Investor - Class of 2015, Keynote Speaker Mark Little

The Start-Up Class of 2015 is the largest High Potential Start-Up event in the calendar year bringing together the HPSU companies which Enterprise Ireland has invested in during 2015.

A new approach to valuations webinar with HBAN & Seraf Investor

Valuing early stage companies is never easy. By applying a thoughtful approach though, setting an appropriate valuation does not have to be a complete guess. In this one-hour session Christopher Mirabile & Hambleton Lord will survey current valuation

US super angels Christopher Mirabile & Ham Lord share their learnings with HBAN

HBAN invited its members to a join a very special webinar with US super angels Christopher Mirabile & Hambleton Lord. Christopher and Hambleton have made over 100 investments between them and in this informative session share their experience and lea

Do's & Don'ts of Business Angel Investing

During this 30 minute session John Phelan, National Manager HBAN, discusses the do's and don'ts of business angel investing, as well as how to get the most out of being part of the network.

European Angel Fund Ireland

Guest speaker Drew O'Sullivan joined us to discuss the European Angel Fund (EAF) and how it will be administered in Ireland.

Angel Syndication with HBAN Director Michael Culligan

Michael Culligan and Orlagh Nolan speak on the Irish Angel Syndication case study.