European Business Angels Network is the pan-European representative for the early stage investor community gathering over 100 member organizations in more than 50 countries today. Established in 1999 by a group of pioneer angel networks in Europe with the collaboration of the European Commission and EURADA, EBAN represents a sector estimated to invest 11.4 billion Euros a year and playing a vital role in Europe’s future, notably in the funding of SMEs. EBAN fuels Europe’s growth through the creation of wealth and jobs.
EBAN is a non for profit association gathering business angel networks and other early stage investor groups from Europe and beyond. Our association focuses on providing quality networking opportunities for our members, promotes the sharing of knowledge and best practices among early stage investors, and finally represents business angel investors towards public and governmental entities.
EBAN’s community counts over 10,000 individual angel investors located in over 50+ countries across the European continent and other parts of the world.
EBAN’s Mission
Driving successful and responsible Angel Investing in Europe
EBAN’s Vision
The European Voice of Angel Investing
EBAN’s Values
1. Integrity
Maintain transparency and high ethical standards
3. Impact
Make measurable positive impacts on society and environment (UN SDGs and PRI), along side financial return
5. Diversity
Promote diversity within the investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem, in accordance with our Manifesto For a Gender Balanced Angel Investing Ecosystem.
2. Excellence
Strive for excellence and be quality driven
4. Leadership
Be the source of inspirational leadership
6. Celebrate
Recognize and celebrate the entrepreneurship and early- stage investment heroes in our community
