ElectricNews.net – BT withdraws from broadband negotiations with Eircom | Irish VC funds share bullish outlook
ElectricNews.net News: For the record 25 April
Tuesday, April 25 2006
by Deirdre McArdle
BT has announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn from industry negotiations with Eircom on improving wholesale broadband provision to alternative operators. The negotiations were aiming to put in place automated processes for Eircom's competitors to offer broadband services using Local Loop Unbundling (LLU). "It is with great reluctance that we withdraw from this industry forum. However, Eircom continues...
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Irish Independent
Sunday Business Post
Irish Examiner
Knowledge Ireland Magazine
Irish Independent – 15 October, 20
VC sector has over €150m to invest
The Irish venture capital (VC) industry has €150m to €200m available for investment according to Shay Garvey, chairman of the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA).
It is likely that 90 pc of these funds will be invested in the technology sector.
Mr Garvey said that Ireland could no longer rely on foreign direct investment...
Press Release – New Chairman for Irish Venture Capital Association
Dublin; Tuesday, July 05, 2005:
Desmond Fahey, chief executive of the Dublin Business Innovation Centre, has been elected chairman of the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA). He replaces Shay Garvey, partner in Delta Partners, who has completed his term of office. Mr Fahey is also a member of the board of the European Venture Capital Association.
The IVCA, which was established in 1985, represents members who professionally manage over 95% of the EUR1.25 billion managed by venture capital...
Silicon Republic Article 03.11.2004
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Comment: Irish investment opportunities looking good
At a time when venture capital (VC) investment across Europe as a whole appears to be waning, the Irish investment market appears to be buoyant with indigenous technology players offering both good investment opportunities and a good return on investment (RoI) for exiting venture capitalists. Indications are that Ireland occupies the middle ground in European investment activity; halfway between the frenzy...
IVCA Annual Dinner 2004
The IVCA Annual Dinner held on 14th October at Jurys Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 was a great success with the highest ever number (over 450) attending the dinner.
From Left: Eugene McCague, Arthur Cox Solicitors, Shay Garvey, Chairman IVCA, Eoin O’Driscoll, Chairman Forfas.
Mr Eoin O’Driscoll, Chairman Forfas was the keynote speaker. Eoin gave a very comprehensive overview on the opportunities and challenges for venture capital as part of the creation of the Knowledge economy in Ireland....
IVCA News: Volume 1 – Issue 2
Content
IVCA Annual Dinner 2004
Industry Update
IVCA welcomes new members
EVCA Meeting
Ireland Update
The Second Guide to Venture Capital launched in October
Presentation to Members by Paul Appleby, Director of Corporate Law Enforcement
Increase in Number of Partners Permitted in a Limited Partnership
IVCA/Enterprise Ireland Seminars
IVCA Council
IVCA Annual Dinner 2004
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The IVCA Annual Dinner held on 14th October at Jurys Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 was a great success...
IVCA News: Volume 1 – Issue 1
Contents
Welcome to the IVCA
IVCA Annual Dinner 2004
Enterprise Strategy Group
Venture Capital: Driving Entrepreneurship
Company Law Seminar
Enterprise Ireland Seminar
IVCA Council
Welcome to the IVCA
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On behalf of the Council of the IVCA let me welcome you to our first news briefing for our members and those interested in venture capital in Ireland. The IVCA, which was established in 1985, represents members who professionally manage over 95% of the EUR1.25 billion...