HunBAN – Your Entry Point to Angel Investing in Hungary
The Hungarian Business Angel Network has been the central gateway to angel investing in Hungary since its founding in 2017. HunBAN is a membership-based association bringing together business angels, alongside selected venture capital funds and incubators actively engaged in early-stage investing.For founders, HunBAN offers access to smart capital, curated pitching opportunities and direct exposure to active angel investors who understand early-stage growth. For investors, HunBAN offers a structured entry into angel investing, curated and pre-evaluated deal flow, and a community built around co-investment and knowledge sharing.We work with a broad range of companies — from profitable SMEs to innovative startups and high-growth ventures with international and unicorn potential. Our focus is on businesses that are ready to engage with angel investors and benefit from more than just capital.
HunBAN operates multiple platforms to connect startups and investors
Founders present their startup directly to active angels, get real-time feedback, and create opportunities for investment and ongoing engagement. These events offer visibility and a structured platform to showcase your venture.
In these 60-minute online sessions, founders pitch to multiple interested investors and answer detailed questions about their business. This format allows for deeper insights, targeted feedback, and meaningful dialogue beyond a standard pitch.
Our online platform highlights investor-ready startups, making it easy for members to explore opportunities, follow promising ventures, and engage with founders at their own pace. It’s designed to maintain visibility and access to our curated network year-round.
All startups entering HunBAN go through a structured evaluation process to ensure quality, relevance, and investor readiness. This helps investors focus their time on opportunities that fit angel investment logic, and helps founders receive meaningful attention and feedback.Whether you are exploring angel investing for the first time, actively investing already, or building a company in search of smart capital, HunBAN is where the Hungarian angel ecosystem begins.
Our Team
Péter Csillag
President of HunBAN
Email: president@hunban.eu
LinkedIn: Peter Csillag
Péter Langmár
Member of the Board
LinkedIn: Peter Langmar
Dániel Prekopcsák
Member of the Board
LinkedIn: Daniel Prekopcsak
Investing, building or just curious?
Adam is your go-to person — feel free to shoot him an email or give him a call during the day.
Ádám Brándisz
Community & Operations Manager
Email: info@hunban.eu
Phone number: +36 30 873 3561
LinkedIn: Adam Brandisz
Ádám Brándisz
Community & Operations Manager
Email: info@hunban.eu
Phone number: +36 30 873 3561
LinkedIn: Adam Brandisz
Startup Arena – HunBAN’s Monthly Pitch Event
The event combines live startup pitches with networking opportunities and a fireside chat with experienced investors and founders, creating a platform for exposure, meaningful connections, and practical insights into early-stage investing.
Who should apply to pitch?
We are looking for startups raising 25,000–100,000 EUR, with a clear business model, strong growth potential, and connections to Hungary or Hungarian founders. In the selection process we will take into account possible match with our investors and partner organisations.
How it works?
Startups submit their application through our website. Submissions go through a first-pass internal check for completeness and clarity, followed by investor evaluation based on relevance, funding size, and readiness. Startups passing both steps may be invited to pitch at Startup Arena using a standard format.
10 minutes for your pitch
10 minutes for Q&A and feedback from the audience
The session is live, pitches are in English and may be recorded or streamed, with selected content shared on social media and with investors later on.
Upcoming Events
Startup Arena - February Edition
2026.02.23. 18:00 - 22:00 I Budapest, Lövőház street 39 (STRT Office)
Fireside chat: Coming Soon
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Pitching teams:
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Startup Arena - March Edition
Fireside chat: Coming Soon
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Pitching teams:
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Startup Arena - April Edition
2026.04.21. 18:00 - 22:00 I Budapest, Lövőház street 39 (STRT Office)
Fireside chat: Coming Soon
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Pitching teams:
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Past Events
Startup Arena - January Edition
Fireside chat: Behind the Scenes of Hiventures: What Founders and Angels Should Know in 2026
Mária Ackermann - Investment Director at Hiventures
Péter Tánczos - Managing Partner at Euroventures
Host: Péter Csillag - President of HunBAN
Pitching teams:
NeerY presented by Csongor Melegh
Theia Labs presented by Adrián Lénárd
EVE Medical presented by Tamás Hernádi
For HunBAN members the pitch recordings and investment details are available on the Members' Hub interface.
Welcome Founders!
Whether this is your first time seeking investment or you’re a seasoned entrepreneur with a clear vision, you’re in the right place. Our mission is to connect promising startups and SMEs with the right investors, through a structured and transparent process.We focus on companies that fall into one of these categories:
Strong SMEs – Established businesses with growth potential.
Startups – Innovative teams ready to scale.
High-growth startups – Ventures with unicorn potential and global expansion plans.
Our Platforms for Founders
Startup Arena Pitch Events – Present your company live to investors at one of our monthly events.
Deep-Dive Sessions – Engage in detailed one-to-many online discussions with investors who want to understand your business inside-out.
Internal Platform – A centralised platform that highlights your company to investors, regardless of their participation in events or deep-dive sessions.
How We Evaluate Startups
First Pass: Essential Checks
Before evaluation, we check your submitted materials.
All required fields are filled: company name, one-liner, funding sought, investor deck and contact info.
Your description clearly explains what your startup does (no vague marketing slogans).
You’ve provided a valid investor deck, either as a file or a URL.
Materials are readable and in English.
Investor Evaluation
After submission, a selected group of investors reviews your materials against our evaluation criteria:
Funding size: Typically €25,000–€100,000 for angel rounds.
Sought Investment: Round size must be under €1 million. If seeking more than €100,000, indicate any lead investors or major commitments so we can evaluate co-investment.
Decision timeline: Minimum 4–6 weeks until investment decision.
Relevance: Connection to Hungary or Hungarian founders.
Other aspects: Subjective factors such as team, market potential, and overall fit with investor interests.
Next Steps
Based on your submitted materials, we decide whether your startup is best suited for:
Pitch Event
Deep-Dive Session
Or a combination of these opportunities
To get started, please complete our submission form with all the required details and investor deck. Make sure your description clearly conveys the value of your startup and your growth potential.
Join Hungary’s Leading Angel Investor Community
HunBAN is Hungary’s only dedicated angel investor network connecting active investors with high-potential startups and SMEs. We build a vibrant internal investor community, provide high quality deal flow, and support smart co-investment.
Exclusive Deal Flow & Curated Startups
Gain access to a curated pipeline of investment-ready startups evaluated by HunBAN via an internal platform.
Investor Community & Networking
Join regular investor meetups, pitch events (Startup Arena), and deep-dive sessions designed for active angel discussions.
Education & Expert Insights
Gain insights from investors and ecosystem leaders through fireside chats, workshops, and community discussions.
Co-Investing Opportunities
Connect with co-investors and explore syndication opportunities within the HunBAN community.
Investor Membership Categories
HunBAN welcomes investors with diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and investment preferences. Whether you are an exited startup founder, a successful SME owner, or an individual investor, you can find a membership that fits your goals. We also welcome family offices, venture capital firms, and incubators active in early-stage investing. Our community is open to those just entering the startup ecosystem, actively building and managing an angel portfolio, as well as experienced investors who are here to share knowledge, mentor founders, and give back to the ecosystem.
96,000 Ft
annually
Basic value proposition
1 representative
Ideal for retired or first-time angel investors
192,000 Ft
annually
Extended value proposition
1 representative + 1 team member
Ideal for investors actively building a portfolio
420,000 Ft
annually
Extended value proposition
1 representative + 4 team members
Ideal for VCs, Incubators and Family Offices
How it works: Joining HunBAN
Becoming a member of HunBAN is designed to be straightforward and transparent, while ensuring an active and engaged investor community.
Submit your membership interest
Start by completing the investor application form on our website. We ask for basic information about your background, investment interests, and level of involvement so we can understand how HunBAN can best support you.
Internal review and onboarding
All applications are reviewed by the HunBAN team. This step focuses on alignment with our community values, interest in early-stage investing, and willingness to engage with startups and fellow members. The review and onboarding process typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the volume of applications.
Access the HunBAN investor community
Once approved, you gain access to HunBAN’s investor channels, curated startup deal flow, pitch events, deep-dive sessions, and community activities. Members can engage at their own pace — from actively investing and co-investing to mentoring founders or participating in discussions.
Still have questions or just want to learn more about HunBAN?
Adam is your go-to person — feel free to shoot him an email or give him a call during the day.
Ádám Brándisz
Community & Operations Manager
Email: info@hunban.eu
Phone number: +36 30 873 3561
LinkedIn: Adam Brandisz
Ádám Brándisz
Community & Operations Manager
Email: info@hunban.eu
Phone number: +36 30 873 3561
LinkedIn: Adam Brandisz