IPOready Strategic Finance Programme

Programme Overview

Enterprise Ireland are working in collaboration with the Euronext to support the next wave of Irish companies that are on course for a stock market listing (initial public offering or IPO) in the next 5 years.

The IPOready Strategic Finance Programme, also supported by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), builds on the success of the initial IPOready programme from which a group of 10 high-growth, high-potential Irish companies graduated last year.

IPOready gives companies a comprehensive understanding of how to raise strategic finance, the different options available and the best mix for the growth of your business.The programme will also offer opportunities to showcase participant companies to domestic and international investors including a module meeting investors, advisors and other market participants in New York.

A company can take part in the IPOready programme if it:

is generating revenue > 5 million per annum
has a track record of growth and potential to accelerate revenues
can commit two C-suite executives (eg Chair, CEO, CFO) to take part

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Programme Content

PHASE 1 – PREPARING FOR STRATEGIC FINANCE

Phase 1 will focus on getting your company investment ready, encompassing key topics such as your business plan, strategy, leadership, governance, financial model and valuation.
It will also include a module on acquisitions, the rationale and the process which can be a key part of strategic growth.This phase will conclude with a pitch to an investor panel who will give you insights for refining your investment pitch.

MODULE 1
Strategy, leadership & governance

MODULE 2
Investment ready financial modelling & valuation

PITCH DAY
Presenting to investors

PHASE 2 – SECURING STRATEGIC FINANCE

Phase 2 will focus on evaluating the different strategic options available and identifying the one most suitable to your company.
It will also outline the fund raising process and managing investor relations. This phase will also conclude with a pitch to an investor panel who will give you insights for refining your investment pitch.

MODULE 3
Understanding sources of finance & investors

MODULE 4
Fund raising process and M&A

PITCH DAY
Presenting to investors

PHASE 3 – INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Meeting with international advisors, investors and entrepreneurs. Pitching your equity story to an international investor panel

Learning Approach

Expert Advice: Delivers expert advice from leading executives, advisors and investors on accessing strategic finance, scaling your company and pitching to investors.

Investment Ready: Provides mentors enabling you to get your business investment ready and perfect your equity pitch

Investor Access: Access to domestic and international investor organisations to pitch your company’s investment story and receive feedback

Networking: Builds a valuable network of investors, entrepreneurs, experienced industry leaders and corporate advisors for you and your company on your financing journey

Programme Partners

IPOready is delivered by Euronext Dublin in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF)
ISIF is a sovereign development fund with a unique mandate, which is to invest on a commercial basis in a manner designed to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. The Fund’s revised investment strategy, following a 2018 review of the ISIF mandate, is guided by the objectives of Project Ireland 2040, to target its future investments in five sectors or priority themes of key importance to the Irish economy: Regional development – Housing – Indigenous businesses – Climate change – Brexit. The Fund differs from other sources of capital with a long investment time horizon enabling the Fund to act as a patient source of capital.

Fees

IPOready is €17,500 for two agreed senior executives from each company. The fee covers all training, mentoring and course material and is payable on acceptance of a place on the programme.

Who Should Apply

A company can take part in the IPOready programme if it:

is generating revenue > 5 million per annum
has a track record of growth and potential to accelerate revenues
can commit two C-suite executives (eg Chair, CEO, CFO) to take part

Download the IPOready Application Form here.

Click here for information on the Induction Launch of the IPOready Strategic Finance Programme or contact:

Mariam Dadabhay

EI Programme Manager

Enterprise Ireland

Mariam Dadabhay

+353 1 727 2764

Donnchadh Cullinan

Manager, Growth Capital

Enterprise Ireland

Donnchadh Cullinan

+353 1 727 2162

Orla O’Gorman

Head of Equity Listing Ireland

Euronext

Orla O’Gorman

+353 1 6175130

Programme Manager

Mariam Dadabhay

E: Mariam

T: 01 7272764

9 months
€17,500
Two Senior Executives

What past participants say about IPO Ready

IPOready was instrumental to Netwatch in our fund raising efforts. It gave us a deep insight into the funding ecosystem and fund raising process. The modules focusing on pitching to investors helped us to craft an investor pitch with the correct value proposition for our strategic partners. I would recommend IPOready to every company looking to raise strategic finance.

David Walsh, CEO – Netwatch Systems

I think IPOready is a valuable programme for every scaling family company looking to gain insights into financing options, investor expectations and corporate governance. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough – it more than exceeded our expectations

Mark Lynch, Director – O’Reilly Concrete

For Taoglas, the IPOready programme was an instrumental success and has really helped us shape our future growth options. We gained an in-depth understanding of the financing options available to Irish companies to help them scale. Most importantly, what the programme delivered is the belief that Irish companies can scale with the correct strategic options while always maintaining control, rather than exiting to that strategic buyer too early.

Patrick Mc Hale, CFO – Taoglas

The IPOready programme is a brilliant support and networking opportunity for companies interested in scaling their business. Over the course of the programme I have gained knowledge on raising capital, investor relations and business management not only from leading experts but also from my fellow participants on the IPOready experience.

Justin Keatinge, Co-founder – Version 1

We were delighted to be part of the IPOready programme. It was a natural step in the progression of a high growth business like
Finance Ireland, as Ireland’s largest non-bank lender. The programme put us in a positive environment with companies of a similar DNA and gave us access to the expertise and resources needed in considering the suitability of an IPO for our business in the future. We would strongly recommend the programme to other companies with a track record and growth ambitions.

Laurence Flavin, CFO – Finance Ireland

The networking and peer to peer learning on IPOready was invaluable. I really enjoyed watching ATA and our peers refine our
strategy throughout the programme which was evident during the pitch sessions. I also gained great insights through engaging with presenters on the programme who openly shared their experiences in scaling their companies and the sources of funding they used along the way.

Peter Cosgrove, CEO – ATA Group

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