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The Irish Angels Network is an affiliate program of the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies that supports early-stage ventures founded by alumni, faculty, and students of the University of Notre Dame. The network provides a forum where investors and entrepreneurs meet and share business resources to help the Notre Dame community in creating jobs and opportunities. Aside from financing, the Irish Angels also guides its entrepreneurs through professional mentoring in management decisions, income-generating strategies, and marketing plans. The group is likewise active in assisting the Gigot Center and the Mendoza College of Business' programs.
The Irish Angels is comprised of private investors, senior executives, venture capitalists, competent entrepreneurs, attorneys, manufacturers, engineers, scientists, bankers, and industry professionals from the Notre Dame community. All of them are alumni and faculty members of the University with prior experience in entrepreneurship and chief business operations. In addition, members of the group are accredited investors based on the guidelines specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission. For investors who plan to consider network membership, interest in funding start-up companies in the area is also a requirement aside from the aforementioned. There is no membership dues and renewal is done every year.
The network builds a strong team of members that is accessible to start-ups who passed the screening process. Enterprises with strong market potential gain access to these professionals and they get assistance in revising their proposals to attract follow-on investments. Notre Dame students, faculty, and alumni are encouraged to meet the members of the network through the Notre Dame Business Plan Competition and the Irish Angels Posting Process. The Competition is managed by the Gigot Center and provides an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their venture proposals to a panel of skilled investors from the Notre Dame community. These entrepreneurs are given constructive criticism and feedback about the feasibility of their plans. On the other hand, the network's Posting Process allows entrepreneurs and members to interact and share their knowledge in business through its forum site. Market status and investment opportunities are also discussed.
The Irish Angels focuses on various industries that include technology, manufacturing, finance, life science, pharmaceuticals, and health care.
Irish Angels Network Website
The Irish Angels Network website is an excellent resource for entrepreneurs who are seeking investment in the Notre Dame community. The site provides a concise overview of the group's mission, operations, and target industries. Limitations are also stated as the Irish Angels only invest in early-stage companies and growing companies within the Notre Dame community. Likewise, it includes links to the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, the Mendoza College of Business, and the University of Notre Dame where business programs available for applications are explained to aspiring entrepreneurs. Articles about business news, opportunities, and market status are at user's convenience as well.
Meanwhile, prospective investors who plan to be members of the Irish Angels are given a rundown of the membership requirements. These are clearly set with specific guidelines and limitations. Links to related articles such as the SEC accredited investor requirement are also included. Aside from those, the site specifies the benefits of being a network member as well as opportunities in the selection process, due diligence, and deal closings. The site also presents the terms and conditions as members in relation to the Irish Angels' affiliate programs and groups.
Group members and entrepreneurs can easily log on the Irish Angels' forum as long as their passwords are accurate. The Entrepreneurs Page includes useful resources and links to the programs offered by the network as well as information about posting guidelines and business articles. For feedback and suggestions, phone numbers and email address are vailable on the site.
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