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Equity Advisory Service

One-to-one equity advice

Intertrade Ireland's Equity Advisor, venture capitalist and business development advisor, Drew O’Sullivan, offers one-to-one advice for early stage high growth ventures that intend to raise funds in the next 12 months

Who is it for?

You might be eligible if:

  • You have a minimum new equity funding requirement of €100,000

In addition, you must demonstrate that you meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • HPSU status or equivalent in Northern Ireland
  • Have been appointed a Development Advisor with Enterprise Ireland or Client Executive with Invest Northern Ireland
  • Sales in excess of €100,000 (or sterling equivalent)
  • Have already raised €50,000 (or sterling equivalent) equity finance
  • Have completed a recognised accelerator/platform programme

In some cases short listing may be applied where there is strong demand for the service.


What do you get?

  • The Equity Advisor is available meet with individual companies to advise on your fundraising requirements and assess your ‘investor readiness'. He can also present to groups of companies and entrepreneurs on these issues. A series of monthly clinics are held online each month.
  • Advice on your fund raising activities including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors across the island.
  • This service is provided free of charge with pre screening under taken in advance to ensure companies using the service meet the minimum criteria.

What can it be used for?

Benefit from:

  • Free Equity Investment Advice
  • Free Fund-Raising Advice
  • Free Business Plan Review
  • Free Investment Pitch Practice

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