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Annual VC funding into Irish SMEs fell for first time since 2018

February 8, 2026

News Release Annual VC funding into Irish SMEs fell for first time since 2018 Funding down 23% for the year and 46% in fourth quarter “Trump effect” leads to uncertainty…

New manager appointed at Irish Venture Capital Association

January 26, 2026

From left: Ciara Burrowes with Aideen McClenaghan, manager, Irish Venture Capital Association. Photo Fennell Photography. News Release New manager appointed at Irish Venture Capital Association Dublin, Monday, 26th January, 2026: Aideen…

Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs recovered to €207.9m in third quarter – IVCA

November 16, 2025

Caption: Caroline Gaynor, chairperson, Irish Venture Capital Association. Photo: Fennell Photography. News Release Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs recovered to €207.9m in third quarter – IVCA Results follow a…

IVCA says Budget 2026 will boost Ireland as centre for cutting edge R&D

October 7, 2025

News Release IVCA says Budget 2026 will boost Ireland as centre for cutting edge R&D Dublin; Tuesday, 7th October, 2025: The Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA)…

Ireland can “unlock €1-€2 billion to boost Irish SMEs”

September 15, 2025

IVCA pre-budget submission recommends policies to release private capital Dublin, Monday, 15th September, 2025: Ireland has the potential to unlock €1- 2 billion of institutional capital to boost…

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,…