Pre-Seed Start Fund

Getting Investor Ready
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What is the Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF)?

Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) provides early-stage companies with up to €100,000 by way of a convertible loan note (CLN) to help with the costs associated with developing their business plan.

Through the Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) a company can apply for either €50,000 or €100,000 investment, in the form of a Convertible Loan Note (CLN) instrument.

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Who is it for?

The Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) is designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage start-up companies in Ireland that have the capacity and ambition to succeed in global markets

It aims to support these companies in covering operational costs, developing market-ready products or solutions, conducting product testing, and building critical skill sets within their teams. The fund also helps companies reach key technical and commercial milestones required to attract future Seed Funding within 6 - 18 months.

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How can an Irish BIC support me?

If you are eligible to apply for the Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) your local BIC will work with you as you complete your application, providing guidance and feedback throughout the application process.

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How do I apply?

Webinars are run monthly facilitated by the BICs to explain the PSSF Fund and application process.

The next webinar will be held on DATE. Register to attend here.