EBAN is the pan-European representative for the early stage investor gathering over 150 member organizations 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 7.5 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.

5 Pillars of Activity
- Setting professional standards, training, and certification
- Benchmarking, research and networking with peers
- Lobbying
- Raising awareness and capacity building
- Cross-border syndication and co-investment support

Membership Benefits
- Staying on top of trends in the early stage investment market
- Building new relationships and new business opportunities by networking with peers
- Getting answers to day-to-day challenges: don’t reinvent the wheel, they might have the solution!
- Access to the resource center, statistical data reports, policy publications, and monthly newsletter
- Special opportunities to participate in EBAN and other relevant events in the industry
- Certification for networks and trainings for BAN managers
- Sharing of information on investment trends, industry opportunities and best-practices techniques
- Promote the growth of organisation and contribute to the legislative and fiscal environment expertise