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community across the island of Ireland and actively works to increase the number of angel investors investing in early stage companies. The all-island umbrella group works on a regional basis to support the formation of new angel networks and syndicate groups and works
with existing angel networks to develop their capability and capacity, and across a range of industry sectors. HBAN also acts as a voice to Government, stakeholders, business and the media to promote the interests and needs of the wider angel investment community.
The purpose of HBAN is to raise the profile of business angel investment as an asset class on the island of Ireland and to promote the creation of business angel syndicates. HBAN acts as a resource for both entrepreneurs and investors (singularly and as syndicates) to assist in the promotion of the early stage entrepreneurial community on the island of Ireland. HBAN takes no part in any investment, nor does it provide information to entrepreneurs or investors in
relation to particular investments.
HBAN SYNDICATES:
Bloom Equity (focused on early stage technology companies)
Bloom Equity is a group of experienced entrepreneurs who have successfully built technology companies in SaaS, Software Distribution, Enterprise Software, Internet and Telecoms. Bloom Equity typically invests in
early stage companies who believe they have identified a significant market opportunity and wish to commercialise their offering.The syndicate generally invests €150,000 – €250,000 in return for a significant minority shareholding generally in the region of 15-25%.
Contact: siobhan@hban.org
For more information please visit:
www.bloomequity.com