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
Delta Partners launches new €70m tech fund Venture capital firm Delta Partners has launched a new fund that aims to raise €70m. Business • 08 Apr 22
Delta Partners launches new €70m tech fund Venture capital firm Delta Partners has launched a new fund that aims to raise €70m. Business • 08 Apr 22
Google launches Startup School for businesses Google has announced a series of virtual trainings for startups, which will start later this month. Business • 06 Apr 22
Google launches Startup School for businesses Google has announced a series of virtual trainings for startups, which will start later this month. Business • 06 Apr 22
Clearco to invest €100m in Irish ecommerce start-ups Canadian investment firm Clearco is to invest €100m in Irish ecommerce start-ups, while also establishing an international sales hub in Dublin. Business • 30 Mar 22
Clearco to invest €100m in Irish ecommerce start-ups Canadian investment firm Clearco is to invest €100m in Irish ecommerce start-ups, while also establishing an international sales hub in Dublin. Business • 30 Mar 22
Firms supported by GatewayUCC have raised €50m Start-ups supported by UCC's innovation centre have raised €50m in investments over the past nine years and are contributing €25m a year to the local economy through the salaries they pay. Business • 24 Mar 22
Firms supported by GatewayUCC have raised €50m Start-ups supported by UCC's innovation centre have raised €50m in investments over the past nine years and are contributing €25m a year to the local economy through the salaries they pay. Business • 24 Mar 22
€1.8m Investment for DCU spin-out Pilot Photonics Kernel Capital, through The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund II, is investing €1.8m investment in Dublin City University spin-out company Pilot Photonics. Business • 24 Mar 22
€1.8m Investment for DCU spin-out Pilot Photonics Kernel Capital, through The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund II, is investing €1.8m investment in Dublin City University spin-out company Pilot Photonics. Business • 24 Mar 22
Kernel Capital leads £1.5m funding for Causeway Sensors Kernel Capital, through The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Funds (NI), has led a £1.5m investment in Queens University Belfast campus company, Causeway Sensors. Business • 15 Mar 22
Kernel Capital leads £1.5m funding for Causeway Sensors Kernel Capital, through The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Funds (NI), has led a £1.5m investment in Queens University Belfast campus company, Causeway Sensors. Business • 15 Mar 22
Cork to host European business angel reunion in May CorkBIC is to host an all-Europe angel reunion at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on May 18 and 19, which will be attended by Michael McGrath, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Business • 14 Mar 22
Cork to host European business angel reunion in May CorkBIC is to host an all-Europe angel reunion at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on May 18 and 19, which will be attended by Michael McGrath, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Business • 14 Mar 22
Fashion designer tailors sustainable business From throws made from 100% recycled wool to 'squat-proof' leggings made from recycled polyester and recycled elastane, a Cork designer has set about tackling the fashion industry's colossal carbon footprint. Climate Heroes • 12 Mar 22
Fashion designer tailors sustainable business From throws made from 100% recycled wool to 'squat-proof' leggings made from recycled polyester and recycled elastane, a Cork designer has set about tackling the fashion industry's colossal carbon footprint. Climate Heroes • 12 Mar 22
Companies urged to take part in Local Enterprise Week The Local Enterprise Offices have launched their programme for Local Enterprise Week, which will consist of over 220 virtual and physical events nationwide from March 7 to 11. Business • 22 Feb 22
Companies urged to take part in Local Enterprise Week The Local Enterprise Offices have launched their programme for Local Enterprise Week, which will consist of over 220 virtual and physical events nationwide from March 7 to 11. Business • 22 Feb 22
€5m skills plan aims to foster SME, multinational links A new €5 million initiative aimed at fostering greater collaboration between Irish SMEs and global businesses is being launched today. Business • 17 Feb 22
€5m skills plan aims to foster SME, multinational links A new €5 million initiative aimed at fostering greater collaboration between Irish SMEs and global businesses is being launched today. Business • 17 Feb 22
€1m Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund now open Early-stage entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams have been invited to apply for Enterprise Ireland's €1m Competitive Start Fund (CSF) which is now open for applications. Business • 15 Feb 22
€1m Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund now open Early-stage entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams have been invited to apply for Enterprise Ireland's €1m Competitive Start Fund (CSF) which is now open for applications. Business • 15 Feb 22
New €90m fund for early-stage startups launched A new €90m fund for start-up businesses has been launched today by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. Business • 09 Feb 22
New €90m fund for early-stage startups launched A new €90m fund for start-up businesses has been launched today by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. Business • 09 Feb 22
Gigable to offer paid leave cover to gig workers Irish startup Gigable has partnered with European insurance and benefits platform for the gig economy, Collective Benefits, to extend its worker benefits to include paid leave cover. Business • 07 Feb 22
Gigable to offer paid leave cover to gig workers Irish startup Gigable has partnered with European insurance and benefits platform for the gig economy, Collective Benefits, to extend its worker benefits to include paid leave cover. Business • 07 Feb 22
CroíValve raises €8m in new funding for study Dublin-based medtech start-up CroíValve has raised €8m in a Series A Round of funding for a feasibility clinical study of its DUO Coaptation valve system. Business • 04 Feb 22
CroíValve raises €8m in new funding for study Dublin-based medtech start-up CroíValve has raised €8m in a Series A Round of funding for a feasibility clinical study of its DUO Coaptation valve system. Business • 04 Feb 22
Wayflyer raises $150m, becomes Ireland's sixth unicorn Irish start-up Wayflyer, a revenue-based financing and growth platform to eCommerce merchants, has raised $150m in a Series B funding round. Business • 01 Feb 22
Wayflyer raises $150m, becomes Ireland's sixth unicorn Irish start-up Wayflyer, a revenue-based financing and growth platform to eCommerce merchants, has raised $150m in a Series B funding round. Business • 01 Feb 22
Sodexo seeking start-ups with workplace solutions Workplace service provider Sodexo Ireland is accepting applications from start-up enterprises with solutions to improve the workplace experience. Business • 31 Jan 22
Sodexo seeking start-ups with workplace solutions Workplace service provider Sodexo Ireland is accepting applications from start-up enterprises with solutions to improve the workplace experience. Business • 31 Jan 22
Spectrum.Life wins deal with UK healthcare provider Irish startup Spectrum.Life has won a deal to provide digital mental health and wellbeing support to the over 800,000 members of Benenden Health, a UK healthcare provider. Business • 28 Jan 22
Spectrum.Life wins deal with UK healthcare provider Irish startup Spectrum.Life has won a deal to provide digital mental health and wellbeing support to the over 800,000 members of Benenden Health, a UK healthcare provider. Business • 28 Jan 22
Raising capital a top problem for tech start-ups Raising capital and recruiting and retaining staff are the biggest challenges facing Irish tech start-ups, according to the findings of a survey carried out by Scale Ireland. Business • 28 Jan 22
Raising capital a top problem for tech start-ups Raising capital and recruiting and retaining staff are the biggest challenges facing Irish tech start-ups, according to the findings of a survey carried out by Scale Ireland. Business • 28 Jan 22
€10m investment fund for sustainable start-ups launched A new €10m fund has been established to invest in socially-conscious start-ups on the island of Ireland. Business • 27 Jan 22
€10m investment fund for sustainable start-ups launched A new €10m fund has been established to invest in socially-conscious start-ups on the island of Ireland. Business • 27 Jan 22
