High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Equity Investment

Critical for export-led tech HPSUs

Equity into Irish HPSU companies Eligible: HPSU companies: <10 employees, <€1m turnover, product/service in international markets, €1m+ sales in 3 years Application route: HPSU Development Adviser engagement Match / intervention: 50% / matched private investment Notes: EI typically takes preference shares; co-invests with private VC/angels.

HPSU companies: <10 employees, <€1m turnover, product/service in international markets, €1m+ sales in 3 years