HBAN Raises €25M Angel Round to Fuel Ireland’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem

HBAN is thrilled to announce a significant funding milestone, having successfully raised €25,000,000 to further strengthen and expand its transformative platform. As a pioneering initiative co-founded by Enterprise Ireland and InterTrade Ireland, HBAN has become a vital bridge connecting individual angels and syndicates to innovative startups across the island of Ireland. With a rich history of empowering entrepreneurs, the platform has enabled angel investors to contribute over €170 million into more than 700 promising deals, driving successful exits with renowned companies such as Decawave, Glofox, Aventamed, and Boxever. This substantial funding injection will be strategically deployed to bolster HBAN’s mission to nurture a thriving angel investment ecosystem, ensure sustainable growth in the startup community, and continue promoting data-informed policy recommendations to the government. At its core, HBAN is dedicated to championing inclusivity and diversity within the angel investment space while providing comprehensive education to both seasoned and emerging investors. The new capital will support advanced platform development, improve investor-startup matching processes, and expand outreach initiatives to tap into underrepresented regions and demographics. With an ever-growing network of angel investors actively seeking robust and innovative opportunities, HBAN is set to leverage this funding to enhance the overall quality of investments, thereby driving economic growth and technological advancement. This announcement not only marks a critical financial achievement but also reinforces the trust and commitment of its stakeholders to fuel the next generation of groundbreaking startups throughout Ireland and beyond.