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Retailers in the US expect Korean brands to weather tariffs better than rivals thanks to higher margin business models

Korean beauty startups bet demand outlasts US tariffs

Emboldened by roaring online success in the US, South Korea's cosmetic startups are expanding their bricks-and-mortar presence in the world's biggest consumer market, confident their mass appeal will offset the hit from tariffs.

Business • 05 Jun

Strong startup growth was recorded in a number of counties

Irish startups rise 7% but insolvencies also growing

Irish startups have risen by 7% , but insolvencies are also growing, new data shows.

Business • 14 Oct 24

Hospitality saw a 132% increase in insolvencies

Startups rise despite 56% increase in Q1 insolvencies

The number of new company start-ups in the first three months of the year rose almost 10% when compared to the same period last year, despite a 56% increase in insolvencies.

Business • 15 Apr 24

CRIFVision-net says the data underscores the need for increased local and government support

Third of new startup companies close within four years

A third of new companies close within the first four years of their existence, new data shows.

Business • 22 Jan 24

Christine Cullen, Managing Director of CRIFVision-net

Insolvencies rise by 48% in 'challenging' H1

New figures from credit risk analyst CRIFVision-Net show a 48% increase in insolvencies in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same time last year.

Business • 17 Jul 23

A total of 25,695 new start-ups were registered in 2021, an increase of 17% on 2020's 21,926 new start-ups

Start-up figures surpass pre-Covid levels, hit new high

New figures show that Ireland's new company start-up levels reached the highest number on record in 2021, while the number of companies going under fell by 6%.

Business • 24 Jan 22

Intercom is one of a handful of Irish firms to reach 'unicorn' status - which is proving to be good news for emerging tech start-ups here

Start-ups benefiting from Ireland's rising tech success

The recent success of numerous Irish tech firms is not just good news for their founders and backers, writes Adam Maguire, as many of the entrepreneurs involved are now putting their money - and expertise - behind the next generation of start-ups.

Business • 03 Oct 21

The first three months of 2021 saw a big increase in 'necessity-led entrepreneurship' across the retail and wholesale sectors

Retail and wholesale start-ups jump by 88% in Q1

The first quarter of 2021 saw a significant increase in "necessity-led entrepreneurship" across the retail and wholesale sectors, the latest figures from credit risk analyst CRIFVision-Net show.

Business • 26 Apr 21

New start-up figures are starting to show signs of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

37% increase in start-up registrations in Q3

Irish start-up figures are starting to show signs of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, the latest analysis from credit risk analyst CRIFVision-net shows.

Business • 09 Nov 20

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft with Matthew McCann, CEO of Access Earth

Access Earth adding AI and social distancing to its app

Boost My Business shines a spotlight on tech start-up Access Earth whose app maps accessibility via its users and AI.

Boost My Business • 17 Sep 20

The announcement was made by Patrick Walsh, Managing Director of Dogpatch Labs and Jane Howard, CEO of Ulster Bank Ireland

Dogpatch Labs expands and renews Ulster Bank tie-up

Dogpatch Labs, the startup hub in Dublin's Docklands, is to undergo an upgrade and expansion.

Business • 17 Dec 18

Startup Island Bootcamp will take place on November 18 and 19

Startups wanted for Spike Island bootcamp

150 Irish and international startups are being recruited to take part in an intensive startup bootcamp on Spike Island, a former disused prison off the coast of Cork.

Business • 06 Oct 16

The most popular industry for start-ups was professional services

22% jump in start-ups in January - survey

One hundred and thirty two start-up companies and businesses were established every day in January, according to a survey conducted by business information site Vision-net.ie.

News • 02 Feb 15