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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,…

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

8 February 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

26 January 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

16 November 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…