Policy, Research, and Education
At EBAN we strive to represent and support the angel investment community through our policies, research and education. Here you can find the latest developments of our policy position in Europe and reasouces that can help guide your next investments.
Our Policy Positions
EBAN is based in Brussels to represent and advocate on behalf of the Business Angel community across Europe. We aim to support policy makers in shaping regulations, policy instruments and programmes, so that they can unleash the power of the European early-stage investment and entrepreneurship communities.
EBAN Signs An Open Letter To The Comission
EBAN is proud to have signed an open letter to the European Commission, coordinated by France Digitale. The letter highlights the urgent need for unified EU policies to support startups and strengthen Europe’s emerging startup ecosystem. This collective effort highlights the importance of reducing barriers and fostering innovation across member states.
EBAN Signs EU Inc Petition
EBAN has signed the EU Inc petition. The initiative, under a 28th regime, advocates for a unified legal framework for European startups by reducing regulatory complexities and streamlining cross-border operations through a standardized pan-European company structure. With over 13,000 supporters and growing, we are one step closer towards a more self sustainable Europe.
Our Research
One of EBAN’s main activities since 1999 has been to do research on the early stage and business angel markets. Annually, EBAN publishes 3 different Compendia: The Statistics Compendium, which takes the pulse of the European early stage market in terms of investment activity, the Compendium of Co-Investment Funds and the Compendium of Fiscal Incentives, which map the tax schemes and investment funds available for angel investors throughout Europe. On top of this, EBAN works together with its members and partners such as the EU, OECD and AFME, on other research related publications and position papers.
Thesis Awards Competition
EBAN’s Business Angels Thesis Award Competition is open to all former students (Master’s and PhD) who have written original, innovative dissertations and completed their thesis about Business Angel’s investment-related topics. The Thesis must have a significant impact on the field. This award is open to all former students from European universities who have graduated in the recent 24 months. Award applications and the related research work should focus on Business Angel topics specifically, with practical contributions to policy reform.
