The new events will take place in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Donegal. Experts in Irish finance will share valuable advice on a range of funding solutions.

Show Me The Money: Speed-funding events for small businesses

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We're launching a series of events aimed at helping small businesses in Ireland to access early-stage seed funding and growth investment.

 sessions will take place in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Donegal over the next 12 months. Financial experts will share valuable advice on a range of funding solutions for Irish small businesses, from venture capital and angel investment to finance from alternative investment specialists and high-street banks.

, Enterprise Nation's nationwide initiative in partnership with SBCI, Sage, BPFI, AIB, Bank of Ireland and TSB, which supports business owners with improving their skills in financial management.

We'll hold the first Show Me The Money event at Platform X KPMG in Dublin on 

View the agenda and book your free place.

) Funders available at the events include the following:

In Enterprise Nation's quarterly survey, 

, 83% of Irish businesses said they plan to access funding this year. Just under half (47%) intend to borrow €10,000 or less, with a further third (29%) aiming to borrow up to €30,000.

Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation's founder, says:

For more details on the timings of the events, visit our 

Access to Finance: Support with managing money and finding business funding

Enterprise Nation Ireland has teamed up with a range of finance partners to show you which funding options are available and help you gain access to them.

Take part in interactive workshops, e-learning modules and free in-person consultations to move your business to the next level. 

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Enterprise Nation Ireland launches speed-funding events for small businesses

We're launching new events to help Irish small businesses access early-stage seed funding and growth investment.

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