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EUROPEAN BUSINESS ANGEL NETWORK - Directory of Network 2005
Matching products of the network:
• Computerised data-base matching service
• Personal introduction (on a one-to-one basis)
• Investment forum / fairs
• Networking events for investors
• Mail presentation to all private investors
• Contacts to potential Business Angels within two weeks after first contact
How are clients acquired?
• Information events / seminars
• Visits to enterprises
• Articles in local / national media
• Established co-operation with local banks / financing institutions / accountants, lawyers;
embedding in sector of public promotion companies for SMEs,
• Other: Partnerships with universities, academies/colleges, science parks, public
relations, direct mailings.
Fees:
o Fees charged to entrepreneurs: 390€ for 6 months (reimbursed if no contact), in addition i2
levies a success-fee for investments limited to 1% of investment.
o Fees charged to Business angels: (for 1 year): 90€ (higher fees for other investor
categories).
Estimate of the number of jobs created as a result of the network activity over the last 3
years: 100 jobs
Success story :
Name of
company
Sector of
activity
Date of
investment
Amount
invested
(€)
Number of
angels
involved
Date
of exit
Multiple of return
for investors (i.e.
times return on
money)
Mediornet IT/Mutlimedia 2003 3.8 m € 1 + VCs - -
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