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IVCA budget submission cautions over reliance on FDI

August 19, 2024

IVCA budget submission cautions over reliance on FDI – Recommends measures to boost innovative, domestic SME sector – Irish investors “besotted” by investment in property to detriment of productive sectors…

Gerry Maguire named as new chair of Irish Venture Capital Association

August 7, 2024

Dublin, Wednesday, 7th August, 2024: Gerry Maguire, general partner Atlantic Bridge, has been named as the new chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital Association. He replaces Denise Sidhu, partner of…

Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs falls by nearly half in first quarter

May 26, 2024

News Release Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs falls by nearly half in first quarter IVCA data indicates resilience in seed and early-stage funding But association warns on over reliance…

Venture capital investment into Irish tech firms totals €1.3 billion in 2022

April 12, 2024

– IVCA survey reveals flat year overall as fourth quarter falls sharply – Fourth quarter decline of 47% reflects “flight” by overseas investors Dublin; Sunday, 14:00 hrs, 12th February, 2023: Venture capital investment…

IVCA reports year of mixed fortunes in 2023 VenturePulse survey

February 25, 2024

News Release IVCA reports year of mixed fortunes in 2023 VenturePulse survey – Venture capital funds raised by Irish SMEs hit record €1.35bn but fall 16% in final quarter – …

Just 26% of venture capital investment goes to SMEs outside Leinster

November 24, 2023

News Release Just 26% of venture capital investment goes to SMEs outside Leinster – Cork event hears of major global opportunities for regional technology SMEs Cork: Friday, 24th November, 2023: It has…