What is the EBAN Institute?
The business angel and early stage venture markets have evolved tremendously in recent years and the role of early stage equity actors continues to expand for high growth innovative businesses. In 2010 EBAN launched the EBAN Institute to professionalise and establish a standard level for the operations of the early stage sector actors through training, certification and programme accreditation. The objective of the EBAN Institute is to build the capacity for all actors in the early stage investment market and to improve performance including the quality of services. The EBAN Institute offers both learning and networking opportunities to exchange ideas amongst peers and to develop new business prospects.
Who should participate?
- Current managers of a BAN or Seed Fund
- Future managers
- Designers of future programmes (policy makers) planning to establish an early stage organisation at different levels (geographic and sector specific)
See our current list of trainers.
What is the training?
Topics range from a basic overview of market characteristics in Europe to an in-depth perspective on the operational management of a network or fund. The training workshops target current and future BAN and seed fund managers. The EBAN Institute offers two types of trainings:
- BASE, a two day introductory workshop covering the theoretical and practical aspects for new BAN/SF managers
- Advanced workshops focused on specific themes such as due diligence, expanding BAN membership diversity, or realising impact investments
The courses will be delivered jointly to both BAN managers and seed fund managers when relevant.
When is the next training?
The next BASE training will take place in the framework of the EBAN Annual Congress organised in Moscow, Russia from April 23rd to April 25th.
Courses can also be organised upon request.
See our upcoming events for further details.
Training programmes for business angels and entrepreneurs
EBAN does not deliver trainings for business angels or entrepreneurs as several of its members and third party organisations do so across Europe. Nevertheless, the EBAN Institute aims to ensure consistency and quality for training programmes Europe-wide. The EBAN Institute offers quality accreditation for relevant angel and entrepreneur programmes.
