HBAN Hits £100m. Where do we start?

As true startup people, we look back with pride and gratitude at our role in working with InterTradeIreland to establish the HBAN investment network in Ireland. Back in 2010, our programme team, led by Diane Roberts, started with a blank sheet and, with the support of the funders, set out to establish a network of syndicated investors across the country. A network of investors that would change the face of the Irish startup community.

No website. No office. No staff. No investors. NoProblem.

An incredible journey took our team across Ireland to meet investors, build out the syndicated funding model, bring in international expertise to help educate startups and investors, and create a network of those people who are positive enough to support active new business ventures.

These early days saw modest but powerful results, as we established six angel syndicates engaging with 80+ new angel investors.

With a significant milestone in startup investment by angel investors in Ireland, we want to say a high five and well done to everyone involved. We were glad to be there at the start.