Hungarian Business Angel Network

What Hungarian Business Angel Network does

Hungarian Business Angel Network (HunBAN) is a membership-based angel investor association headquartered in Budapest and operating as Hungary's only dedicated angel investor network. Founded in 2016 with 1–10 employees, the organisation connects active individual angel investors with early-stage Hungarian startups and growth-oriented SMEs seeking investment tickets of approximately €25,000–€100,000. As of the available data, HunBAN reports 31 private angel investors, 6 institutional members (STRT Office, OxoLabs, Hiventures, Startup Campus, Óbuda University VC, Docca), 8 portfolio founders, and 7 ecosystem partner organisations. Governance sits with an Executive Board led by President Péter Csillag, with board members Péter Langmár and Dániel Prekopcsák, supported operationally by Community & Operations Manager Ádám Brándisz.

HunBAN's product surface combines a tiered investor network with structured deal flow facilitation. Core offerings include the monthly Startup Arena pitch event in Budapest (where startups pitch live to assembled angels), 60-minute Online Investor Calls for deeper due diligence, the internal HunBAN Investor Platform for curated deal flow year-round, and the external HöpöHöpö submission platform for startup applications. The Ambassador Programme recruits high-profile entrepreneurs to publicly champion angel investing, while the HunBAN Club hosts regular investor meetups and deep-dive sessions. The startup evaluation pipeline is multi-step: applications submitted via HöpöHöpö undergo an internal completeness check, then investor-led evaluation against relevance, funding size, and readiness, before selected startups are invited to pitch.

Revenue is generated exclusively through tiered annual membership subscriptions — Introductory Access (HUF 96,000/year ≈ €240), Full Access (HUF 192,000/year ≈ €480), Premium Access for VCs/incubators/family offices (HUF 420,000/year ≈ €1,050), and International Business Angel Access (€300 net/year). No fees are charged to founders. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on the ambassador programme, monthly Startup Arena events, ecosystem referrals through partners such as EBAN, Business Angels Europe, HVCA, Startup Hungary, and the recently launched Restart Hungary advocacy platform, plus direct membership sales via the website. Additional non-dilutive revenue in 2026 included a HUF 1,000,000 grant from Hungary's Ministry of Culture and Innovation to fund Startup Arena programming.

Name

Hungarian Business Angel Network

Legal name

Hungarian Business Angel Network

Website

https://hunban.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HunBAN is Hungary's membership-based angel investor network connecting approximately 31 private angels and 6 institutional members with early-stage Hungarian startups through monthly pitch events, curated deal flow, and a tiered annual membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investing Network

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

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PRIMARYFSAEALAC

Venture Capital Fundraising Placement

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Placement Agents & Capital Raising Intermediation

Keywords

• Angel investor network
• Early-stage investment
• Deal flow platform
• Investor community
• Startup funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: HunBAN generates revenue through annual membership fees from angel investors. The organization offers multiple tiers targeting different investor profiles: introductory access for first-time angels at 96,000 Ft/year, full access for active portfolio builders at 192,000 Ft/year, and premium tiers for VCs, incubators, and family offices at 420,000 Ft/year. An international business angel access is available at €300/year for remote investors. No fees are charged to founders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HunBAN is Hungary's membership-based angel investor network that connects active individual and institutional investors with early-stage Hungarian startups. Its core offering is a tiered annual membership that grants access to curated deal flow, monthly Startup Arena pitch events, online investor calls, and the internal Investor Platform, complemented by the HöpöHöpö deal flow submission system through which startups apply for angel funding of EUR 25,000-100,000.

Product overview

HunBAN operates as a multi-component platform offering Hungary's only dedicated angel investor network. The core offering combines a membership-based investor network (with four tiers: Introductory Access, Full Access, Premium Access, and International Business Angel Access) with structured deal flow facilitation. Key products include Startup Arena (monthly pitch events), Online Investor Calls (60-minute virtual sessions), an internal Investor Platform for curated deal flow, and the HöpöHöpö deal flow submission platform. Additional offerings include the HunBAN Ambassador Programme for ecosystem advocacy and HunBAN Club for member-exclusive events. The platform connects 31 private angel investors, 6 institutional members, and 8 portfolio founders through a structured multi-step evaluation process from application to pitch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HunBAN Investor Network Membership Annual membership-based access to Hungary's angel investor network, providing curated deal flow, investor community, monthly pitch events, and co-investment opportunities for individual and institutional investors.
• Startup Arena Monthly pitch event in Budapest where approved startups present to active angel investors, receive structured feedback, and open doors to direct follow-up conversations and potential investment.
• Online Investor Calls 60-minute online sessions where founders pitch to multiple interested investors and answer detailed questions about their business, enabling deeper insights and meaningful dialogue beyond a standard pitch.
• HunBAN Investor Platform Internal online platform that highlights investor-ready startups for HunBAN members, allowing exploration of opportunities and engagement with founders at their own pace year-round.
• HöpöHöpö Deal Flow Platform Deal flow submission platform used by startups to apply for angel investment, collecting company descriptions, funding asks, pitch decks, and contact details for HunBAN investor review.
• HunBAN Club Regular investor meetups and deep-dive sessions designed for active angel discussions and community building among HunBAN members.
• HunBAN Ambassador Programme Programme for high-profile entrepreneurs and business leaders who publicly champion angel investing in Hungary through informed, engaged investment and public example.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EBAN (European Business Angels Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean umbrella organization for business angel networks. HunBAN operates as part of the European angel ecosystem with EBAN affiliation.
• Business Angels EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-European business angel organization. HunBAN collaborates on cross-border investment visibility and ecosystem connections.
• ECCH HungaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEChamber member organization supporting entrepreneurship. Ecosystem partner for referral and ecosystem development activities.
• Startup HungarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational startup advocacy organization. HunBAN collaborates with Startup Hungary on ecosystem strengthening, policy initiatives, and founder referrals.
• HVCA (Hungarian Venture Capital Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian VC industry association. Partner for co-investment facilitation and ecosystem coordination between angels and institutional VCs.
• NIUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation organization. Ecosystem partner for startup ecosystem development and referral activities.
• Kluster CoworkingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoworking space in Budapest. HunBAN office location partner, providing physical workspace for the Community & Operations team.
• Restart HungarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent public advocacy platform for the Hungarian startup and innovation ecosystem, launched May 2026. HunBAN is a proud supporting partner, contributing to policy proposals for a more competitive Hungary.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• France Angels: France Angels is the largest European business angel network, federating regional French angel clubs and running national deal-flow and educational programmes. Its federated-club model is the same structural template HunBAN follows in Hungary.
• UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA): UKBAA is the UK's national trade body for angel investors, running a membership model, deal-flow platform, and policy advocacy — the same hybrid as HunBAN, but at a more mature market stage.
• Italy Angels for Growth (IAG): IAG is Italy's largest national business angel network, running deal-screening and co-investment programmes for Italian startups. It mirrors HunBAN in operating a curated, member-driven model anchored in a Southern/Eastern European economy.
• Business Angels Europe: Business Angels Europe is a federation of European angel networks focused on cross-border visibility and co-investment — also an existing HunBAN partner. It serves comparable investors and runs overlapping programmes around deal flow and education.
• Tech Coast Angels: Tech Coast Angels is one of the largest US angel networks, with structured deal screening, sector-focused chapters, and recurring pitch forums — the same active-investor network and event-driven GTM motion as HunBAN's Startup Arena.
• Keiretsu Forum: Keiretsu Forum is a global, multi-chapter angel network running chapters that screen and syndicate deals locally. HunBAN's chapter-style deal flow approach in Hungary is structurally similar to a Keiretsu chapter.
• Angel Capital Association (ACA): ACA is the largest North American trade association of angel investors and angel groups, providing syndication, education, and research services. HunBAN mirrors its member-network-plus-research positioning within Hungary.
• NordicBAN: NordicBAN is the umbrella network for angel investors across the Nordics, aggregating deal flow and co-investment in a region. HunBAN plays a comparable aggregation role at country level within the broader European angel ecosystem.
• EBAN (European Business Angels Network): EBAN is the pan-European umbrella for business angel networks and a direct existing partner of HunBAN. It operates the same membership-based network model that aggregates early-stage investors across Europe, making it the closest structural analogue.

Regional players

• Austria Angels (Austrian Angel Investors Association): Austria Angels is the national angel network serving Austria, neighbouring Hungary, with a similar membership, screening, and pitch-event model. It is a regional analogue competing for the same Central European founder pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hungarian-business-angel-network-154746895099540
• LinkedInhu.linkedin.com/company/hunban

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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