Raising Private Investment

Raising private investment is a straightforward and cost-effective way for entrepreneurs and growing companies to secure funding from a wide pool of private and professional investors.

A company lists its funding round on the Spark Venture Funding platform and sets out how much capital it is seeking, what the funds will be used for, and the terms of the investment opportunity. Think of it as an online version of a private investor pitch.

Investors are invited to participate in the round and can contribute at various levels depending on their interest and capacity. For example, if a company is raising €1 million in return for 40% of its available investment allocation, an investor contributing €500,000 would receive 20% of the allocation, while a €250,000 investment would account for 10%. A €25,000 investment would secure 1% of the allocation.

How it works for investors

  1. Register as a member of Spark Venture Funding.
  2. Complete our suitability questionnaire to confirm that you understand the risks associated with investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies.
  3. Browse live opportunities on the platform.
  4. When you find a business you'd like to support, simply click "Invest Now" and enter the amount you wish to invest.
  5. For investments under €1,000, payment may be completed by credit or debit card. For amounts above €1,000, a bank transfer will be required. All payments are processed through the PSD2-compliant Stripe portal.
  6. Once completed, the legal process is initiated and you will be formally notified when your investment has been confirmed. At that point, you will become an investor in the business.

In simple terms

Spark Venture Funding enables companies to raise capital from a broad network of private investors and allows investors to participate in funding rounds for high-potential Irish businesses.