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Business Angel Funding

Accelerate your high-potential startup with business angel funding: gain expertise, access capital, and drive growth.

What is it?

For companies seeking to raise new equity capital in the seed and early stages of their development, business angel finance may be more suitable than venture capital funding.

Business angels are high net worth individuals who invest on their own, or as part of a syndicate, in high growth businesses. These investors typically contribute between €25,000 and €250,000, with syndicated deals reaching up to €1 million. In addition to funding, they offer their skills, experience, and contacts, often strengthening your management team.

Business angels are often successful entrepreneurs in their own right. They usually take an equity stake in your company and aim to exit their investment within 3 to 7 years.

You may have access to angels through your own personal contacts or you may choose to contact Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN) or Awaken Angels which are both based across the island of Ireland.

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Who is it for?

HBAN is ideal for entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses with high growth potential but without access to traditional financing. It suits ventures with scalable models, promising returns, and unique market solutions. This type of funding is also appropriate for those needing not just capital but expertise, guidance, and networks from experienced investors to accelerate business growth and navigate early challenges.

Why choose Business Angel Funding?

Access to substantial, early-stage capital.
Expertise and mentorship from experienced investors.
A stronger network of contacts.
Increased credibility - angel investors' involvement signals quality to future investors and stakeholders.
Flexible investment terms.
Potential for faster growth.
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What can your business expect to achieve from Business Angel Funding?

  • Accelerated scaling through financial backing
  • Access to mentorship from experienced investors
  • Better market entry and expansion strategies
  • Potential for higher company valuation in future funding rounds
  • New industry contacts, partnerships, and client opportunities
  • Assistance in planning profitable exits, like acquisitions or IPOs

How to apply

Choose the Business Angel network that you think is right for your needs.

Become a HBAN Business Angel

Are you looking to get access to ambitious companies, with growth potential? Are you looking to invest in new high potential start-ups from Northern Ireland's emerging knowledge sector? Why not check out potential opportunities today.