Financial tech firm Circit to create 50 jobs Irish financial technology firm Circit is planning to create more than 50 new jobs to support its global expansion and product innovation next year. Business • 08 Dec 22
Financial tech firm Circit to create 50 jobs Irish financial technology firm Circit is planning to create more than 50 new jobs to support its global expansion and product innovation next year. Business • 08 Dec 22
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs programme launched today A new initiative aimed at introducing women to the idea of setting up their own business has been launched today. Business • 17 Nov 22
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs programme launched today A new initiative aimed at introducing women to the idea of setting up their own business has been launched today. Business • 17 Nov 22
Ukrainian startups spread message of hope Ukrainian entrepreneurs brought a message of hope to this week's Web Summit in Lisbon, Europe's largest tech gathering which today - the war has made them more resilient than ever. Business • 04 Nov 22
Ukrainian startups spread message of hope Ukrainian entrepreneurs brought a message of hope to this week's Web Summit in Lisbon, Europe's largest tech gathering which today - the war has made them more resilient than ever. Business • 04 Nov 22
Applications open for Sport to Start-Up programme Applications open today for the fourth round of the Sport to Start-Up programme. Business • 25 Oct 22
Applications open for Sport to Start-Up programme Applications open today for the fourth round of the Sport to Start-Up programme. Business • 25 Oct 22
Three EI firms win €24m in Horizon Europe Funding Three Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have been selected and approved for a total of €24.3m in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. Business • 21 Oct 22
Three EI firms win €24m in Horizon Europe Funding Three Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have been selected and approved for a total of €24.3m in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. Business • 21 Oct 22
Enterprise Ireland announces new funding for start-ups Enterprise Ireland has launched a new stream of funding to support early-stage start-up companies. Business • 05 Oct 22
Enterprise Ireland announces new funding for start-ups Enterprise Ireland has launched a new stream of funding to support early-stage start-up companies. Business • 05 Oct 22
Wayflyer tops LinkedIn's 2022 Irish startups list Irish revenue based financing firm Wayflyer has been named as the top Irish startup on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Startups List for Ireland. Business • 28 Sep 22
Wayflyer tops LinkedIn's 2022 Irish startups list Irish revenue based financing firm Wayflyer has been named as the top Irish startup on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Startups List for Ireland. Business • 28 Sep 22
20% drop in startup funding in first half of 2022 Funding for Irish startups fell by 20% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, new data shows. Business • 22 Sep 22
20% drop in startup funding in first half of 2022 Funding for Irish startups fell by 20% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, new data shows. Business • 22 Sep 22
ASX Sports launches €750,000 funding campaign Fantasy sports start-up ASX Sports has today launched a new €750,000 funding campaign. Business • 09 Sep 22
ASX Sports launches €750,000 funding campaign Fantasy sports start-up ASX Sports has today launched a new €750,000 funding campaign. Business • 09 Sep 22
xWave Technologies closes €1.3m seed funding round Irish healthtech start-up xWave Technologies has closed an over-subscribed €1.3m seed funding round led by a number of private investors, including €250,000 from Enterprise Ireland. Business • 06 Sep 22
xWave Technologies closes €1.3m seed funding round Irish healthtech start-up xWave Technologies has closed an over-subscribed €1.3m seed funding round led by a number of private investors, including €250,000 from Enterprise Ireland. Business • 06 Sep 22
'Readymade Retail' opportunity for small business Champion Green, the country's support local initiative, is offering small businesses the chance to win a €50,000 retail opportunity in Dublin. Business • 31 Aug 22
'Readymade Retail' opportunity for small business Champion Green, the country's support local initiative, is offering small businesses the chance to win a €50,000 retail opportunity in Dublin. Business • 31 Aug 22
Start-up aims to combat social anxiety disorders Irish mental-wellness start-up Ailim Healing has developed an online programme that aims to reduce the anxiety of people with neurological conditions who suffer from social anxiety disorders. Business • 23 Aug 22
Start-up aims to combat social anxiety disorders Irish mental-wellness start-up Ailim Healing has developed an online programme that aims to reduce the anxiety of people with neurological conditions who suffer from social anxiety disorders. Business • 23 Aug 22
31 small businesses to head to Ploughing Championships Small businesses from across the country will have an opportunity to promote themselves at the National Ploughing Championships from September 20-22 in Rathiniska in Co Laois. Business • 08 Aug 22
31 small businesses to head to Ploughing Championships Small businesses from across the country will have an opportunity to promote themselves at the National Ploughing Championships from September 20-22 in Rathiniska in Co Laois. Business • 08 Aug 22
LEOs to be allowed support firms with over 10 employees The role of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) is to be expanded to allow them to provide grant support to businesses with more than 10 employees. Business • 18 Jul 22
LEOs to be allowed support firms with over 10 employees The role of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) is to be expanded to allow them to provide grant support to businesses with more than 10 employees. Business • 18 Jul 22
EU eyes €45 billion to fund deep-tech start-ups The European Commission is planning measures to attract €45 billion in private funding for "deep-tech" start-ups, those based on significant scientific or engineering advances, an EU policy document seen by Reuters showed. Business • 05 Jul 22
EU eyes €45 billion to fund deep-tech start-ups The European Commission is planning measures to attract €45 billion in private funding for "deep-tech" start-ups, those based on significant scientific or engineering advances, an EU policy document seen by Reuters showed. Business • 05 Jul 22
Dublin BIC rebrands as Furthr Dublin BIC, the Irish organisation which helps start-ups and scale-ups to grow, has rebranded under the new name of Furthr. Business • 01 Jul 22
Dublin BIC rebrands as Furthr Dublin BIC, the Irish organisation which helps start-ups and scale-ups to grow, has rebranded under the new name of Furthr. Business • 01 Jul 22
Strive wins NovaUCD's Student Enterprise competition Strive, an emerging HR start-up, has been named as the overall winner of the 2022 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition and a €5,000 cash prize. Business • 23 Jun 22
Strive wins NovaUCD's Student Enterprise competition Strive, an emerging HR start-up, has been named as the overall winner of the 2022 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition and a €5,000 cash prize. Business • 23 Jun 22
Webio secures $4m to scale AI in collections industry Dublin-based startup Webio has today announced a series A funding round, worth $4m, led by Finch Capital. Business • 16 Jun 22
Webio secures $4m to scale AI in collections industry Dublin-based startup Webio has today announced a series A funding round, worth $4m, led by Finch Capital. Business • 16 Jun 22
Act Venture Capital launches sixth fund of €140m Dublin based early-stage venture capital firm Act Venture Capital has launched a new €140m fund that will back early-stage technology companies, its sixth such fund. Business • 14 Jun 22
Act Venture Capital launches sixth fund of €140m Dublin based early-stage venture capital firm Act Venture Capital has launched a new €140m fund that will back early-stage technology companies, its sixth such fund. Business • 14 Jun 22
Intouch.com seals deal with Mexican retailer Kiosko Dublin-based startup Intouch.com has agreed a major multi-year contract with a Mexican retailer called Kiosko. Business • 31 May 22
Intouch.com seals deal with Mexican retailer Kiosko Dublin-based startup Intouch.com has agreed a major multi-year contract with a Mexican retailer called Kiosko. Business • 31 May 22
ISME and Swoop launch new funding tool for SMEs A new business funding matching tool that aims to improve access to finance for SME businesses here has been launched today by ISME, in partnership with Swoop Funding. Business • 26 May 22
ISME and Swoop launch new funding tool for SMEs A new business funding matching tool that aims to improve access to finance for SME businesses here has been launched today by ISME, in partnership with Swoop Funding. Business • 26 May 22
Envetec appoints Enda Kenny to its board Tipperary-based startup Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited has appointed former taoiseach Enda Kenny to its board. Business • 26 May 22
Envetec appoints Enda Kenny to its board Tipperary-based startup Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited has appointed former taoiseach Enda Kenny to its board. Business • 26 May 22
IVCA seeing 'worrying fall' in deals under €10m New figures out today show that venture capital funding into Irish technology firms increased by 52% to €379.7m in the first quarter of this year, up from €249.4m the same time last year. Business • 16 May 22
IVCA seeing 'worrying fall' in deals under €10m New figures out today show that venture capital funding into Irish technology firms increased by 52% to €379.7m in the first quarter of this year, up from €249.4m the same time last year. Business • 16 May 22
AIB and Foresight Group team up on €75m SME equity fund AIB has appointed SME and sustainable infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group to manage a new equity fund for small and medium sized enterprises. Business • 09 May 22
AIB and Foresight Group team up on €75m SME equity fund AIB has appointed SME and sustainable infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group to manage a new equity fund for small and medium sized enterprises. Business • 09 May 22
Boole Syndicate invested €2.3m in start-ups in 2021 Boole Syndicate, based in Cork, invested €2.3m in start-ups last year, up 52% on the previous year. Business • 26 Apr 22
Boole Syndicate invested €2.3m in start-ups in 2021 Boole Syndicate, based in Cork, invested €2.3m in start-ups last year, up 52% on the previous year. Business • 26 Apr 22
