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About us
Hungarian Business Angel Network (HUNBAN) – the official angel investor association of Hungary – was incorporated in April 2017. Its aim is to welcome and unite all business angels who are interested in investment opportunities not only on a local, but a regional level as well. The network’s mission is to integrate Hungary into the international circulation of business angels and truly represent both the companies and the investors’ interests.
Hungarian Business Angel Network (HUNBAN) – the official angel investor association of Hungary – was incorporated in April 2017. Its aim is to welcome and unite all business angels who are interested in investment opportunities not only on a local, but a regional level as well. The network’s mission is to integrate Hungary into the international circulation of business angels and truly represent both the companies and the investors’ interests.
Who are business angels?
Angel investors are those individuals who help and invest in early-stage businesses: not just with financial investment, but with professional support and network.
Who are
Business Angels?
Angel investors are those individuals who help and invest in early-stage businesses: not just with financial investment, but with professional support and network.
Our activities
The association organizes a community of active Angel investors of Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe and individuals or organizations associated with the business angel community.Our founders had an active role prior to the formal establishment of the Association usually on a pro bono basis.The purpose of the association is to increase the efficiency of the Hungarian business angel market, the quantitative and qualitative development of startup investments, and the development of the startup ecosystem in the region.We have regular professional forums to assure the exchange of views between members: They can share experiences, knowledge and good practice. We work on connecting to foreign angel investors in order to build up a wide network and ensure cross-border deals.HUNBAN has more than 700 subscribers.
Board Members
Péter Csillag
President
president@hunban.euTechnology business executive
Co-founder and ex-CEO of Starschema
Peter is a technology business building and scaling veteran. For some years he had worked as a data technology expert at large multinational enterprises, then founded Starschema, the most successful Hungarian data technology service provider serving Fortune500 clients globally. As long-time bootstrapping CEO Peter has experience in many areas: solving technical problems, building tech and non-tech teams, operating HR, recruitment, finances, managing projects, and products, setting up and scaling support services, company operations, legal and administrative processes, hunting, and farming clients, building sales organizations, B2B marketing, creating growth strategy, financial planning, VC and M&A deals both on sell and buy-side, legal disputes, incorporations, and many more. Peter has a good overview of what founders need to grow a global tech business and has the attitude to help and mentor them to reach their potentials.
As a business angel, Peter primarily focuses on B2B technology startups, but he is fine to explore outstanding opportunities from other domains as well.
Current investment(s): VIZZU, VirtDB, Redmenta, Sharee, Ecohills
Barbara Verő
Board Member
Barbara Verő has a solid corporate HR background, with 18 years of experience—though she always felt it wasn’t the right environment for her. Constantly challenging the status quo, she made the leap into the startup ecosystem at the end of 2019. In the past three years, she has learned more about herself than ever before. Now, she focuses on developing startup leaders and teams to unlock their full potential.As a Board member of HunBAN, she seeks to learn from more experienced angels and co-invest with them to round out her skillset. Her investment focus is on the entrepreneur as an individual—she strives to be the first to recognize a founder’s potential.Her mission: Believe in yourself so I can do the same
Dénes Csiszár
Board memberEarly stage startup advisor
Impact architect
Dénes is an early-stage startup enthusiast, with a mission to help launching more and more impactful organisations. He’s active in the ecosystem since 2008, arriving from the corporate technology and business development world. He co-founded several startups himself and raised capital in several rounds, after which he even ran a startup incubator for a while. He mentored, taught and coached over 150 early-stage startups so far, from validation to business planning, from market sizing to fundraising. Dénes is the project leader of the Entrepreneurship track within the full-time MBA program at the Corvinus University. He co-founded eSzínház, an online service which streams plays from Hungarian theatres, supporting them to survive during and after the pandemic. He currently runs an impact agency, helping early-stage impact startups and NGOs with technology- and business services at Liber Primus.
Full Members
Associate members
E-mail: info@hunban.eu
Is Your Startup Ready for Angel Investment?
Is Your Startup Ready for Angel Investment?
HunBAN focuses on early-stage companies with potential for high returns. Apply if your company:
Located in the European Union
Expected fund is between €50k and €500k
A strong business plan is a must have
Simple Application Process
Getting on the HunBAN Radar is your first step toward building connections with our investor community and accessing pitch opportunities.
Your journey to investors starts on the HunBAN Radar
1. Create Your Profile
Fill out the HunBAN Radar form with accurate details about your startup, your traction, and your fundraising plans. This keeps us updated and ensures our investors have the right information about you.
2. Profile Review
Our team will review your submission to make sure it fits our scope and is complete. We might reach out for clarifications or fine-tuning before your profile goes live.
3. Stay on the Radar
Once approved, your profile goes live on the HunBAN Radar, making you visible to our community of business angels and partners.
4. Fundraising Status Check
In the form, select your fundraising stage (e.g., No fundraising, Expected round in 3 months, Active fundraising). This helps us determine when you’re ready for deeper engagement or pitching opportunities.
5. Pitch Invitations
When you have an active round (or an expected round soon), and a Pitch Night is approaching, we’ll consider inviting you to present. We’ll also look for other opportunities to connect you with investors and mentors.
6. Investor Engagement & Next Steps
When investors express interest, you’ll enter a discussion phase that may include feedback, mentoring, or due diligence — ideally leading to partnerships and investment.
What happens if you’re approved and actively fundraising?
If your profile is live and you’re raising funds, we’ll reach out for additional details about your round.
This information helps us:
- Notify our investor network about your opportunity
- Explore the best pitching options for you
- Support you in shaping your offer and connecting with the right partners
Updated Logic
The application process is no longer just about Pitch Night. Creating your HunBAN Radar profile is the first step to stay visible to investors year-round. Pitch opportunities are by invitation, based on your fundraising readiness and upcoming events.
Join Hungary’s Leading Angel Investor Community
Whether you're just starting your angel journey or already investing, we offer a community tailored to your level and goals.
Join Hungary’s Leading Angel Investor Community
Whether you're just starting your angel journey or already investing, we offer a community tailored to your level and goals.
What are the benefits of joining HunBAN?
Access to Exceptional Deal Flow
A Collaborative Investor Network
Education & Resources for Smart Investing
Insights, Research & Community Updates
Strategic Partnerships Across Europe
Advocacy & Thought Leadership
Introducing Our New Community Membership Type
New to angel investing? Join a supportive community where you can learn, connect, and grow — at your own pace, with guidance from experienced investors.
New to angel investing? Join a supportive community where you can learn, connect, and grow — at your own pace, with guidance from experienced investors.
No prior investing experience needed
Supportive mentor network
Learn by doing it – at your own pace
No prior investing experience needed
Supportive mentor network
Learn by doing it – at your own pace
Two ways to join.
One powerful network.
| 🪽 | Community Membership | Professional Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | Curious future angels, early-stage investors | Active business angels seeking regular deal flow |
| Access | Open events, newsletters, educational content | Pitch nights, private deal flow platform, roundtables |
| Community | Light involvement, learn & explore | Strategic networking and curated opportunities |
| Resources | Fundamentals of startup investing | Advanced insights, platform access (Airtable) |
| How to join | Simple registration | Short onboarding call and approval process |
| 🪽 | Community Membership | Professional Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | Curious future angels, early-stage investors | Active business angels seeking regular deal flow |
| Access | Open events, newsletters, educational content | Pitch nights, private deal flow platform, roundtables |
| Community | Light involvement, learn & explore | Strategic networking and curated opportunities |
| Resources | Fundamentals of startup investing | Advanced insights, platform access (Airtable) |
| How to join | Simple registration | Short onboarding call and approval process |
READY TO JOIN HUNGARY'S
LEADING ANGEL INVESTOR COMMUNITY?Whether you're taking your first steps or ready to invest actively, there’s a place for you at HunBAN.
READY TO JOIN HUNGARY'S
LEADING ANGEL INVESTOR COMMUNITY?Whether you're taking your first steps or ready to invest actively, there’s a place for you at HunBAN.
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