Seedcorn

Who Can Enter

• The competition is aimed at independent ventures incorporated on the island of Ireland(Ireland or Northern Ireland) in the seed, start up or early stages of business development and ideally targeting international markets.
• The competition is for individuals or venture teams, who have created, manage and own such ventures.
• The promoters/founder entrepreneurs are to have played a major role in conceiving the venture, continuing to have key management roles and to own significant equity.
• Ventures which have already raised external equity in excess of €1m (or sterling equivalent) are not eligible.

The judges are looking for the same elements as a potential investor including:

• High growth companies
• The optimum risk/reward profile
• A strong management team
• Ability to exit