Developing a thriving angel ecosystem

A key objective for HBAN is to cultivate a thriving angel investment ecosystem, including fostering the most advantageous policy environment for angel investors

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Advocating for the best possible policy environment for angels

By working with ScaleIreland and other organisations, we represent the views of angel investors and provide data-informed policy recommendations to the government

“We want to create the best possible environment for angel investment to thrive.”

Patrick Walsh, CEO Dogpatch Labs & Founding Director of ScaleIreland

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An Alliance of Five Organisations

The Alliance for an Innovation-Driven Recovery is a coalition consisting of five national organisations. All these organisations share a common interest in fostering the growth of the indigenous startup & early stage investor sector in Ireland.

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Logo with text "Tech Ireland" in black and pink.
IVCA logo on red background, Irish Venture Capital Association

Budget Submissions

To view the latest budget submissions of the alliance, download the documents below

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2023

Budget Submission on EIIS

A red-orange cover page with the title "Alliance for an Innovation Driven Recovery Budget 2022" in white text. Logos of Scale Ireland, HBAN, IVCA, Euronext, and Tech Ireland are displayed at the bottom.

2022

Budget Submission

Cover of a document titled "Alliance for an Innovation-Driven Recovery Submission" for the Department of Finance Review of EIIS, featuring logos of ScaleIreland, HBAN, IVCA, Euronext, and TechIreland.

2021

Department of Finance EIIS Review

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2022

Commission of Taxation Submission

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Join The Policy Conversation

By registering as an HBAN angel investor, we will keep you informed, gather your views on policy change, invite you to special policy events and advocate on your behalf.