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Venture capital funding falls to lowest level in ten years

September 7, 2025

IVCA says data is “warning sign” for Ireland Dublin: Sunday, 7th September, 2025: Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs in the second quarter fell to its lowest level in ten years,…

Caroline Gaynor named as chairperson of Irish Venture Capital Association

August 20, 2025

News Release Caroline Gaynor named as chairperson of Irish Venture Capital Association Speculation on tariffs emphasises Ireland’s “over reliance on FDI manufacturing” Dublin; Wednesday, 20th August, 2025: Caroline Gaynor has been elected…

IVCA reports record €1.48 billion VC investment into Irish SMEs in 2024

February 16, 2025

Record fourth quarter venture capital reaches €535m Association bullish on AI despite recent Nasdaq sell offs “Choppy” environment for SMEs looking to raise under €5m Dublin, Sunday 16th February, 2025:…

Venture capital funding into Irish tech SMEs reaches €192m in third quarter

November 17, 2024

Venture capital funding into Irish tech SMEs reaches €192m in third quarter – just 1% up on last year – Incoming administration in White House “emphasises need to fund our…

IVCA welcomes “positive budget for Irish business”

October 1, 2024

Dublin, Tuesday, 1st October, 2024: The Irish Venture Capital Association has welcomed what it calls “a very positive budget for Irish business and for individuals”. “Budget 2025 has many measures…

Irish venture capital funding is second highest quarter on record

September 1, 2024

Irish venture capital funding is second highest quarter on record But IVCA reports “worrying” gap in deals under €10m Dublin; Sunday 1st September (14:00 hrs), 2024: Venture capital funding of…