We Connect Startups with Angel Investors

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

Register as an Angel

Get access to pre-screened, early-stage, startups across the island of Ireland. Invest as an individual angel or join an angel syndicate.

Pitch Your Startup

Complete a short application form and if there is a fit, our team will help you get pitch ready and guide you through the investment process.

Some of Our Upcoming Events

Register as an angel investor to get exclusive access to HBAN events or sign up to our newsletter to stay informed

Angel Investing Session in Belfast

Ormeau Baths will host a special event focused on “Angel Investing Best Practice”, which will include international Angels and Venture Capitalists flying into Belfast.

In-Person @ Ormeau Baths

Held June 1st 2023

Angel Investor Policy Event

Before Budget 2023, we’re planning an event with all relevant stakerholders about the proposed changes to investor relief.

Virtual

Summer 2023

Angel Investing Interactive Session

For individuals who are new to angel investing or those who would like a refresher, benefiting from Peter's extensive experience.

Hybrid @ Dogpatch Labs

Held Monday 28th August

Monthly All-Island Showcase

Each month we will provide a platform for startups to pitch the entire angel investor network, with opportunities for angels & syndicates to follow up.

Virtual

Held June 7th 2023

Women Angels Networking Event

Led by HBAN Director Suzanne Mills, this kick off event will connect women angels across the network.

Virtual

Autumn 2023

Northwell Medtech Gateway 

Portershed will host “Creating a Path for Startups in the US Healthcare system” featuring Elaine Brennan. VP Northwell.

In-Person @ Portershed

Summer 2023

Quality Deal Flow

At the heart of HBAN is a unique all island network of hubs that brings together the largest startup community on the island. These 5 hubs directly support over 1,000 startups and operate or host 30+ programmes. This is further strengthened with strong partnerships right across the ecosystem. We work with everyone.

We have strong working relationships with all the top-tier VCs and other investors across the island who are often seeking angels to participate in rounds and a strong network of top entrepreneurial mentors who will actively refer startups into the pipeline.

€177M

Invested to Date

600+

Investments in Companies

700+

Angel Investor Members

Developing a Thriving Angel Ecosystem

Our mission is to create a thriving angel investment ecosystem with a focus on dealflow, policy, education, and championing inclusivity and diversity.

Policy

Advocating for the Best Policies for Angel Investors

We represent the views of our angels and provide data-informed policy recommendations to the government, by working with ScaleIreland and other organisations.

Providing Angel Education

Education

Designed for new and less experienced angels, our education series features top Irish & international angel investors and leverages our network of hubs and purpose-built studios.

Angel Events & Fireside Chats

Events

Across the island, hubs will host a range of events across the year, such as networking, educational sessions, and fireside chats, in online, hybrid, and in-person formats, using state-of-the-art broadcast facilities.

Fostering an Inclusive Angel Ecosystem

Diversity

At the forefront of our mission, we are committed to championing inclusivity and diversity within the angel investment ecosystem.

Our Team

Operated by an All-Island Network of Hubs

Our team is an experienced group of people passionate about building a thriving angel investment ecosystem, distributed across the island.