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EU bank to launch €50m social investment fund next year
Irish Venture Capital Association appoints new chairman
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Bank of Ireland Enterprise Ireland Start-up and Emerging Sectors Equity Fund Makes First Investment
New 2 million Euro technology investment syndicate established by angel investors in Ireland
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Business Plans & Pitching
 
9 Buzzwords Your Start-up Should Not Use
The 4 Laws To A Perfect Elevator Pitch (And How To Create One)
10 ideas to make your next business plan soar
Effective Ways to write a Business Plan
The 4 Components Of A Compelling Elevator Pitch
9 Tips for Developing a Solid Elevator Pitch
Writing your business plan
Ten ways to optimize your investor pitch time
How to Create the Perfect Elevator Pitch!
Why Your Investor Pitch Must Focus on the Past and the Future
Limit an Investor Pitch to 10 Pages and 10 Minutes
10 Business Plan Dos and Donts
The Anatomy of a Winning Business Plan
Deliver the perfect investor pitch
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How to Perfect your pitch to Angel Investors
Top 20 Questions to Ask Before Submitting a Business Plan to Angel Investors
Why You MUST Be Able To Pitch Your Idea In Three Minutes
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Writing a Business Plan for Angel Investors
How to make the Perfect Pitch
Fund Raising
 
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How To Measure Social Media Engagement
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10 Tips To Get Repeat Web Traffic
9 Digital Marketing Lessons From Top Social Brands
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15 Services to Manage Your Social Media Activity
7 Reasons Why A Blog Is The Most Valuable Investment for Startups
How to Harness the Power of Social Media Feedback
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Measuring the ROI of your social media efforts
Small Business News: The Ultimate Social Media Guide
6 Reasons Your Social Media Sucks
An Insider’s Guide To Social Media Etiquette
4 Reasons Your Brand Should Avoid Facebook
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Start-Up & Entrepreneurship
 
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Latest Investors

Ireland > Dublin

€0 to €100,000

January 31, 2012

We are looking to place seed captial in technology start ups. Open to supporting the business with managment and directoral support in addition to capital.

Ireland > Dublin

€50,000 to €1,000,000

January 30, 2012

Professional investor, originally from Eastern Europe with substantial contacts in the Baltic States interested in getting involved in Irish businesses, as an investor, non executive director.

Ireland > Galway

€0 to €10,000

January 29, 2012

Private investor with sales background.

Ireland > Tipperary

€20,000 to €50,000

January 29, 2012

Married, living in Tipperary. Have worked at MD level in Irish manufacrturing and exporting companies for 30 years. Currently retired but retained by a US company to support them in developing and manufacturing gels for the fibre optic cable industry. Have a Ph.D. in Chemistry Involvement would be on an advisory basis as an individual investor

Ireland > Dublin

€1,000 to €40,000

January 28, 2012

I am a 26 year old single male, living and working in Dublin city centre. I current own a traditional Irish sweet shop in the heart of Temple bar. Previously, I worked as a Marketing Executive for Large global Insurance company. I have a degree in Business studies and also a Higher Diploma in Corporate law. As part of my new companys growing business plan, myself and my business partner will be looking to invest in new and exciting companies, that will look to expand nationally and internationally. Both our backgrounds come from the corporate world and now retail. Between us we have excellent experience in retail, finance and marketing, along with corporate sales.

Ireland > Dublin

€1,000 to €100,000

January 27, 2012

Age 51, married, 3 kids Experience: Property investor, builder, stockbroker, artist, sales and marketing. Business degree. I have made investments ranging from 1000 to 1.5 million in property, stocks and venture capital My experience is very broad and I have contacts over a wide base. Anticipated involvement-- roll the sleeves up and get stuck in as part of a team. I need for my next venture to succeed. Status: Individual Investor, but I am also part of a small informal group with similar objectives.

Ireland > Dublin

€10,000 to €50,000

January 27, 2012

I am a 40 year old, Cell Biologist with biomedical research experience in Ireland, the UK and Austria and have an interest in biotech and tech start-ups.

Ireland > Kildare

€20,000 to €30,000

January 26, 2012

I worked in steel and factory maintaince for 25 years

Ireland > Sligo

€30,000 to €70,000

January 24, 2012

I am 52 years old and my family are almost all flown the nest. I have a sum of money to invest at this time. I believe there are many good start-ups with real potential and I would love to get involved in supporting 'my' chosen one. I have worked all my life in admin and PA positions and I always work closely with the Directors/Proprietors. I have always loved learning about the particular business involved and I have a good head on my shoulders. Currently, I hold the position of Responsible Person (RP) with a pharmaceutical wholesaler in Sligo and I am the Depot Supervisor. We are highly regulated by the IMB and it is my responsibility to ensure the depot is operating within the standards set out in our licence authorisation. In the past I worked in the Auctioneering business and invested in property myself - long before the celtic tiger. I have recently invested in property again on a small scale. I would be willing to become actively involved in any start-up - Admin/IT/Accounts etc

Ireland > Mayo

€5,000 to €50,000

January 23, 2012

Qualified Engineer representing a group of successfull business people in the Public Relations / Financial Services / Banking and Industrial Sectors. Investment to be adisory.

Ireland > Longford

€0 to €150,000

January 20, 2012

Aged 33, married in Longford Degree in Education Backround accountant

Ireland > Cork

€1,000 to €10,000

January 19, 2012

Personal Information: 31 years old, single, living in Cork. Work in IT industry. Degree in Software Development.

Ireland > Cork

€5,000 to €50,000

January 18, 2012

Looking to invest anything up to 50k.

Ireland > Dublin

€1 to €300,000

January 17, 2012

Genuine investor, did well out of the celtic tiger, have a finance and property background. I'm looking for a solid investment, not afraid to get hands on myself if desired. Not interested in get rich quick schemes just something that I can understand and get involved in. Open to many ideas

Ireland > Longford

€1 to €15,000

January 17, 2012

I am an electrical contractor running my own business for the past 8 years and remained profitable throughout the past few years in tough times. Looking to invest as a silent investor.

Ireland > Dublin

€1 to €100,000

January 16, 2012

Executive with significant experience in pharma and biotech industries.

Australia > Perth

€1 to €35,000

January 13, 2012

I am an engineer currently working in the Oil & Gas industry in Perth. I am very interested about design and new concepts. I would be willing to invest in someone who is passionate about their own project.

Ireland > Laois

€1,000 to €30,000

January 12, 2012

Age 23. Individual, silent investor.

Ireland > Cork

€500 to €5,000

January 12, 2012

Small amount to invest. Interested in helping to provide capital for start- ups

Ireland > Cork

€1,000 to €25,000

January 9, 2012

I'm a 35 years of age and living in West Cork with my wife on a smallholding that we purchased about 4 years ago. We're looking to align ourselves with small to medium sized investments of HPSU's who are looking to expand rapidly.



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