PSSF
Getting your first round of funding right can make or break your start-up. Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund provides up to €100,000 for early-stage companies, and WestBIC is here to help you prepare a compelling application.
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Enterprise Ireland accredited partnerPre-seed & seed focusNo cost for eligible companies
Investor readiness
WestBIC provides hands-on, expert support to help ambitious founders prepare for investment, from financial modelling and pitch development to Enterprise Ireland funding applications.
Investor readiness
Investor readiness
Securing investment is one of the most significant milestones in a start-up's journey, and one of the most demanding. Investors will scrutinise every aspect of your business, from your market opportunity and competitive advantage to your financial projections and founding team. Being truly investor ready means being prepared to answer the hardest questions with clarity and confidence.
WestBIC works alongside founders across the West, North West and Midlands to build that readiness. Whether you're preparing for your first funding round or working toward a more significant raise, our team provides the hands-on, personalised support you get there.
Context
Not sure which funding is right for you?
Knowing which type of funding is right for your stage is the first step. Early-stage funding isn't one-size-fits-all, and approaching the wrong investor or fund at the wrong time can cost you valuable momentum.
Pre-seed Funding
Typically for founders who have moved beyond the concept stage and are building toward their first proof points, a working MVP, early customer validation, and a clear path to scaling.
Seed Funding
Comes when you've demonstrated traction and are ready to raise alongside private investors such as angels or VCs, often with co-investment from a body like Enterprise Ireland.
Series A and beyond
For companies that have proven their model and are scaling aggressively, typically raising from institutional investors.
WestBIC supports founders primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, helping you build the foundations that make later-stage investment possible.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland funding programmes
WestBIC is a partner of Enterprise Ireland and supports founders in applying for two key funding programmes:
Find out if PSSF is right for you
iHPSU
Enterprise Ireland's iHPSU Fund offers equity investment for innovative, scalable Irish start-ups ready to raise alongside angel or VC partners. WestBIC provides fully-funded, expert support across financial modelling, investor readiness and application preparation.
How we help
How WestBIC supports your investor readiness journey
Our support goes beyond any single funding programme. We work with founders across every dimension of investor readiness, including:
Application support
Financial modelling & forecasting
Pitch development
Due diligence & data room preparation
Expert referrals
Ongoing support
All WestBIC support is fully funded for eligible companies in our region.
Accelerator & programmes
Funded Programmes
WestBIC run programmes in partnership with Enterprise Ireland to help you on your journey.
PreSeed+
PreSeed+ is a focused 6-week accelerator for start-ups who have secured Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund. Through targeted workshops and one-to-one sessions, we help founders deliver on their commercial, technical and financial milestones, building a clear pathway to further growth and seed investment.
Prep4Seed
Prep4Seed is a national, 12-week investor-readiness programme delivered by the Irish BICs in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland. It combines structured masterclasses with bespoke one-to-one support and investor-led pitch practice, culminating in The Investor Day.
If you are interested in taking part, get in touch with WestBIC.