Learn about angel investing, business angel networks, evaluating early stage investments, and more by reading research from EBAN and our trusted angel network partners:
Guides to Cross-border Investing in Early-Stage Startups | Estonia, Finland, Slovenia
The following 3 pdfs offer in depth guides and recommendations for cross border investing in early stage startups. Each country offers unique opportunities and faces unique challenges, making the differentiating
Business Angel Guide to Investment in the SpaceTech Sector
The European space sector benefits from being diverse, robust, and enjoying rapid growth in recent years. European nations have a long history of cooperation in space research, technology development, and
Capital Markets Union Key Performance Indicators – Sixth Edition 2023
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) and EBAN, in collaboration with ten other European and international organisations, has today published the sixth edition of the ‘Capital Markets Union
Patents, trade marks and startup finance – Report by EUIPO
Patents, trade marks and startup finance This study examines the role of intellectual property (IP) rights – specifically patents and trade marks – in facilitating access to finance for European
Best Practices of Angel Investing
Best Practices of Angel Investing Exciting News from Dealum! Dealum has just released their latest project, a FREE online book titled “Best Practices of Angel Investing.” This comprehensive guidebook is
Discover Guide to Business Angels
Wondering how to protect your brand? This Discover Guide made by EUIPO in collaboration with EBAN will help you understand whether you have protection for your brand, and, if not,
Swiss Angel Investor Handbook
SICTIC, Swiss ICT Investor Club presents Swiss Angel Investor Handbook. This handbook is a condensed collection of wisdom from many successful angel investors, and will familiarize you with concepts of
NACO 2021 Report On Angel Investing In Canada
NACO is pleased to present the 2021 Report on Angel Investing in Canada, authored by world-renowned expert Colin Mason, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Glasgow. This report has
Shareholder Agreements – Guidelines and Example
A shareholder’s agreement regulates the relationship between shareholders in connection with the company’s business. The purpose of the agreement is to define the relationship between the different shareholders, their share
EBAN Report On Why Business Angels Do Not Invest
EBAN is pleased to present its latest research report focused on understanding the reasons why angel investors choose not to invest in early stage SMEs. The report, titled “Why Business
ACA Guide on How to Start and Manage an Angel Group
As more and more investors and communities recognize the benefits of establishing angel groups, it's important to have resources that ensure that they don't have to recreate the wheel. The
ACA Webinars, Articles and Podcasts on the Basics of Angel Investing
ACA in partnership with leading organizations, has created the Rising Tide Education Program, helping new angels discover the basics of becoming an angel investor with this unique collection of educational resources.
European Commission Report on Effectiveness of Tax Incentives for Venture Capital and Business Angels
The Capital Markets Union project (CMU) aims to strengthen the single market by deepening the integration of investment across the European Union. Improved access to finance is a key component
Anges Québec Capital Glossary
This glossary, produced by Anges Québec, contains original definitions as well as definitions imported from various sources. To that effect, Anges Québec thanks First Angel Network, GoTroo, National Angel Capital
NACO Term Sheets
Below you will find the 4 term sheets produced for the NACO Common Docs project Common Shares A Common Share deal aligns founders and funders with the same class of
A Practical Guide to Angel Investing: How to Achieve Good Returns by NACO
NACO has announced the release of the first NACO Academy publication A Practical Guide to Angel Investing: How to Achieve Good Returns. Written by Dr. Steven A. Gedeon, the Guidebook is
Fostering Business Angel Activities in Support of SME Growth
EBAN is proud to present the Guidebook on “Fostering Business Angel Activities in Support of SME Growth”. Written by EBAN for the European Commission as part of a series, this
Guide to Finding an Angel Investment
SWEAT, NETWORKS, EQUITY – Guide to Finding an Angel Investment – has been written by Sami Etula, a sweat equity investor and active meber of Fiban, with the aim to
Resources for Impact Investment
EBAN has compiled an essential list of resources targeted to impact investors: 2014 Status of the Social Impact Investing Market: A Primer The
Resources for Business Angels
EBAN has compiled an essential list of resources targeted to angel investors: 2014 Earn Money with SMEs (French) This guideprovides an explanation on investment in SMEs. It is presented and recommended as a
Creating Your Own Angel Investor Group
A Guide for Emerging and Frontier Markets is a manual built from the Kauffman Foundation’s 2004 publication, A Guidebook to Developing the Right Angel Organization for Your Community , which
Investing in Private Companies – Insights for Business Angel Investors
This publication is the result of an agreement signed between EBAN and HBAN with the purpose of serving the organisations’ mutual goals of increasing the quantity, quality and success of
Resources for Business Angel Networks
EBAN has compiled an essential list of resources devoted to Business Angel Networks management. 2014 [private_Member Level] Code of Conduct for BANs proposed by EBAN’s Law & IP Working Committee [/private_Member Level] [private_Member Level] Articles of