How to find and target potential investors

​One of the biggest challenges facing Irish founders is simple - but critical: who can I actually approach to invest in my startup?

​Join Michael McDowell and Drew O’Sullivan as they break down how to identify and connect with the right investors at the right stage of your journey.

​​Our hosts🎤

​Michael McDowell
Investor Commercial Lead, SeedLegals

​Michael leads Investor sales at SeedLegals and heads up our operations in Ireland. A lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder of Raise Ventures, he’s been at the forefront of supporting founders and investors across the UK and Ireland. With a background in property, energy and scale-up growth, he’s passionate about making startup investing more accessible and connecting people with opportunities that drive real change.

​​​Drew Sullivan
Advisor to Startup Founders

​Experienced adviser in the startup and growth capital sectors, working across both public and private markets to support scaling businesses and investment readiness. Through Brandish, he delivers advisory services to international financial institutions, enterprise agencies, and private enterprises.

​About SeedLegals

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​​​Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Our tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin.

​​​We’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, we’re here to help you do it right.

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