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VC funding into Irish SMEs falls by 10% to €578.4m in first half – IVCA

13 September 2026

News Release VC funding into Irish SMEs falls by 10% to €578.4m in first half – IVCA “Red warning signals” as international investors account for 82% IVCA concerned that ongoing…

New investment vehicle could channel €1bn into Irish SMEs says IVCA in pre-budget submission

26 August 2026

News Release New investment vehicle could channel €1bn into Irish SMEs says IVCA in pre-budget submission “Transformational opportunity” but Irish economy lags Europe in sourcing institutional finance including pensions New…

Richard Watson of Furthr VC named chairperson of Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA)

19 August 2026

Government’s new PIA could “boost domestic economy and jobs” Dublin, Wednesday 19th August, 2026: Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, has been elected chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital…

Merger Control Thresholds Ireland

12 June 2026

11th June 2026 The Irish Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (IVCA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to update Ireland’s merger control thresholds, describing it as a timely reform that…

Galway to host first AGM outside Dublin of Irish Venture Capital Association

25 May 2026

Galway selected because of its success in developing the region as medtech national hub Dublin, Monday, 25th May, 2026: The Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association is to hold…

Venture capital funding into Irish SMES falls to €221.7m in first quarter

24 May 2026

Venture capital funding into Irish SMES falls to €221.7m in first quarter IVCA remains positive and says that local policy initiatives may mitigate against potential impact of Iran war Sunday,…