Angel Investing Best Practices

To activate new angels and level up existing angels in Ireland.

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, providing support when companies are too young for VC funding, and giving you the chance to back the next big success story.

Join us to start or advance your journey, learning the best practices in angel investing!

“We’ve seen software revolutionize industries from healthcare to government, so we need angels with skills far beyond conventional tech to join the party… If we can unlock the value of everyday investors — matching lawyers to legal-tech, helping farmers fund innovations in agtech — there’s so much to be gained.”

Sarah Drinkwater | Angel Investor @ Atomico

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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.

 
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Sourcing Deal Flow & Evaluating Startups

How to find more investment deals and what to look for in startups at the earliest stages.

 
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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.

 
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Policy & Tax Overview

Learn more about Irish startup investment policies, investor reliefs, and tax considerations when investing.

Previous Speakers

Moira McKenna

Angel Investor

Moira McKenna is an experienced angel investor and revenue leader with a strong track record in supporting early-stage startups. A member of both AwakenAngels and HBAN, Moira actively invests in and mentors high-potential startups, with a particular focus on backing women founders and purpose-driven ventures.

Aisling Browne

Co-Founder & CEO | Glitch

Aisling Browne is CEO & Co-Founder of Glitch, an AI-powered platform that helps scaling businesses optimise digital marketing spend. Since launching Glitch in 2023, Aisling has successfully raised angel-led pre-seed funding - partnering with networks like HBAN.

Mark Farrelly

Associate Director | HBAN

Mark Farrelly is the Associate Director at HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), Ireland’s leading angel investment network. Based at Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, Mark plays a pivotal role in connecting high-potential startups with angel investors across the island.

An Interactive & Immersive Schedule

This Masterclass will cover the following topics:

 
 
 

1. Kick-Off - (09:00 - 09:15)

  • Welcome & Introduction

  • What is Angel Investing?

  • Why You Should Start Investing

2. Deciding to Invest - (09:15 - 09:40)

  • Budget

  • Sourcing Deal Flow

  • Evaluating Companies

  • Interactive discussion with breakout groups

3. How to Execute - (09:40 - 10:20)

  • Process Management

  • Supporting Companies

  • Portfolio Management

  • End Game

4. Policy, Tax, & Perspectives - (10:30 - 11:20)

  • Panel Interview

5. Actions & Next Steps - (11:20 - 11:30)

  • Connecting with Existing Angels & Networks

  • Next Steps & Resources

Course Details

When is It: Tuesday 20 May 2025

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.