One of the most common areas of concern for start-up and early-stage companies when seeking investment is the make-up of their management team.That’s totally understandable given that it is the number one priority for any investor when considering taking a stake in a company. Remember, investors invest in people.

In this month’s blog, Connor Sweeney, InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Programme Manager shares some insights into what investors are looking for in a management team.

InterTradeIreland and Translink are teaming up again to deliver a unique Meet the Buyer event on Wednesday 22nd June in Titanic Belfast.

• Make game-changing connections through 1-2-1 meetings with Translink’s key decision makers, as well as a number of its primary contractors.
• Come and hear how to access contracts and frameworks valued at £60m+ over the next 12-18 months across all Translink business functions.
• Find out about funding supports available from key business organisations.

It could be game-changing for your business.  

Looking for investment? Enter the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition to get your start-up business investor ready!

You win - with free mentoring on how to pitch to investors, free advice on what investors are looking for and free insights on your business plan. Plus you could win a share of our €300k cash prize fund! Don’t miss out, apply by 1pm on Friday 27th May.

InterTradeIreland have just launched new Digital Sales Supports which are designed to help your business improve and expand its online presence in the cross-border market and beyond.

Supports include Digital Sales Essentials which offers 5 days of fully funded consultancy over 12 weeks to enable improved online presence, digital marketing and e-commerce capability to eligible companies that trade cross-border.