Angel Investing Best Practices
To activate new angels and level up existing angels in Ireland.
Next Edition
(Virtual)
Event Date
Thursday 19 February
Your Journey as an Angel Investor Starts Here
Did you know that after friends and family, angel investments are often the first money startups secure?
By becoming an angel investor, you can be at the forefront of early-stage startup funding and get the chance to back the next big success story.
Join us to start or advance your journey, learning the best practices in angel investing!
Curious about how angels can help a startup?
A strong angel network is the foundation of a strong startup ecosystem.
While many growing startups pursue VC funding, angel investors offer an alternative route to funding for founders. In this session, you will hear from founders that have raised from angels and how their presence on the cap table (or at the end of a phone) can help a startup navigate crucial challenges.
Knowledge You Will Gain
Learn practical, actionable advice from experienced investors on the best methods for identifying and evaluating startups for your portfolio and supporting them as they scale.
Sourcing Deal Flow & Evaluating Startups
How to find more investment deals and what to look for in startups at the earliest stages.
Supporting Companies & Managing Your Process
Understand how to add value as an investor, what founders expect, and the tools to use for managing your portfolio.
Policy & Tax Overview
Learn more about Irish startup investment policies, investor reliefs, and tax considerations when investing.
An Interactive & Immersive Schedule
This Masterclass will cover the following topics:
1. Kick-Off (10:00 - 10:15)
Welcome & Introduction
What is Angel Investing?
Why You Should Start Investing
2. Best Practices (10:15 - 11:10)
Getting Started
Sourcing Deal Flow
Evaluating Startups
Adding Value
Investor Interview
HBAN Q&A
BREAK
3. The Founder Perspective (11:15 - 11:40)
Learn from a Founder who has raised angel investment:
Benefits of Angel Investment for Founders
Preparing for Angel Investment
Founder Interview
4. Policy, Tax, & Perspectives - (11:40 - 11:55)
Investor Relief & Policies
Angel Networks
Lessons Learned
What’s Next?
5. Actions & Next Steps (11:55 - 12:00)
Connecting with Existing Angels & Networks
Next Steps & Resources
Course Details
When is It: Thursday 19 February 2026
Time Commitment: 2.5 hours (includes breaks)
Format: Fully virtual session
How to Prepare: Download/update the Zoom desktop app, make sure your video and audio are clear, have a stable internet connection
Description: This course is for new and potential angel investors to learn best practices on how to start investing in startups. Plus it’s perfect for existing angels to keep updated on current trends and tools. From sourcing deal flow and process management to supporting and managing your portfolio, this Masterclass will share insights and best practices from international and Irish angels.