Threats to Ireland’s FDI model emphasise need to back SMEs as never before – IVCA annual dinner February 28, 2025 Threats to Ireland’s FDI model emphasise need to back SMEs as never before – IVCA… Read more
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… Read more
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%… Read more
IVCA Connecting Female Founders and Female Funders in association with Enterprise Ireland October 1, 2024 We had the pleasure of bringing together another group of inspiring female funders and female… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Ireland has the potential to create a stable of unicorns – IVCA July 17, 2024 Dublin, Wednesday, 17th July, 2024: Irish entrepreneurs have the talent and potential to create a stable… Read more
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… Read more
Tax Planning for Future Success May 21, 2024 The IVCA is delighted to extend our partnership with Enterprise Ireland on the Road to… Read more
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… Read more
Road to VC Investment March 28, 2024 The IVCA is delighted to extend our partnership with Enterprise Ireland on the Road to… Read more
Please be aware of phishing emails that have been in circulation impersonating senior members of the IVCA team March 5, 2024 If you have received any emails from a domain “@s.larkins@irishvca.com” and adobesign@adobesign.com please delete it.… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
VC funding into Irish SMEs falls by almost 40% to €190m in third quarter November 19, 2023 • IVCA expresses concern at third quarter data Dublin: 2:00 PM, Sunday, 19th November, 2023 … Read more
Irish tech companies raise a record €963m in first half September 10, 2023 News Release Irish tech companies raise a record €963m in first half – But IVCA survey… Read more
My job: Denise Sidhu In conversation with John Daly, The Irish Examiner August 1, 2023 Invest in companies with growth potential My job: Denise Sidhu In conversation with John Daly,… Read more
IVCA Pre Budget Submission 2024 – Increasing the Resilience & Sustainability of the Indigenous Economy July 21, 2023 Read more
Denise Sidhu named as new chair of Irish Venture Capital Association July 19, 2023 Denise Sidhu named as new chair of Irish Venture Capital Association Dublin; Wednesday, 19th July, 2023: Denise… Read more
Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs reaches record €502m in first quarter May 28, 2023 Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs reaches record €502m in first quarter – Results driven by… Read more
IVCA 36th Annual Dinner 2023 April 17, 2023 Thank you to all our members, associates and guests who joined us for our Annual… Read more
Silicon Valley Bank March 13, 2023 IVCA Statement on SVB As the association representing Ireland’s venture capital and private equity, the… Read more
Venture capital funding into Irish tech firms increases by 34% to €309m in third quarter November 27, 2022 – IVCA VenturePulse survey shows year on year increase by a quarter – Softness in deals… Read more
Irish tech companies raise record venture capital funding of €778m in first half of year September 11, 2022 Irish tech companies raise record venture capital funding of €778m in first half of year… Read more
Western Development Commission’s Investment Fund returns two and half times growth rate for taxpayers August 16, 2022 Western Investment Fund started in 2001 with €31 million – now worth €73 million Companies… Read more
Pension fund savers should have opportunity to invest in Irish tech sector August 8, 2022 Pension fund savers should have opportunity to invest in Irish tech sector – IVCA pre-budget submission… Read more
New chair for Irish Venture Capital Association announced July 27, 2022 New chair for Irish Venture Capital Association announced – Leo Hamill of Investec Ventures stresses need… Read more
IVCA standardised Term sheet with thanks to IVCA Members Act; Molten & Ogier Leman July 1, 2022 – Link to the attached PDF here. Read more
IVCA Session on Demystifying the Term Sheet with Edel Coen of Molten & Edon Byrnes of Ogier Leman July 1, 2022 IVCA Session on Demystifying the Term Sheet with Edel Coen of Molten & Edon… Read more
Venture Capital funding to Irish tech firms grew by 52% to almost €380m in first quarter May 15, 2022 – But IVCA notes that headline figure conceals “potentially worrying fall” in deals under… Read more
InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2022 February 24, 2022 InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2022 Opportunity Island – Scaling on the island of Ireland Monday… Read more
Irish tech start-ups and SMEs raise record €1.3 billion venture capital in 2021 February 13, 2022 – IVCA data reflects momentum in fourth quarter as funding more than trebles to €458m… Read more
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Venture capital funding increases by almost 20% in third quarter to €231m November 21, 2021 – IVCA data highlights positive outlook for start-ups and early stage companies Dublin: Sunday, 21st… Read more
IVCA – I Wish Twinning Xchange Programme Launch October 14, 2021 The 11th October 2021, marks International Day of the Girl, an annual and internationally recognised… Read more
Budget 2022 – IVCA welcomes government move to support indigenous SMEs October 12, 2021 News Release: Budget 2022 – IVCA welcomes government move to support indigenous SMEs Dublin; Tuesday,… Read more
Irish tech companies raise record venture capital funding of €392m in second quarter August 29, 2021 ‘- Growth driven by strong US interest according to IVCA VenturePulse survey – Half year… Read more
Irish Venture Capital Association names new chairperson – Nicola McClafferty of Draper Esprit becomes second woman to head up organisation June 30, 2021 Dublin; Wednesday, 30th June, 2021: Nicola McClafferty, partner, Draper Esprit, has been elected chairperson of… Read more
Venture Capital funding to Irish tech firms grew by 9% to almost €250m in first quarter May 10, 2021 – IVCA VenturePulse survey shows bounce in funding for start-ups and early stage companies Dublin;… Read more
Call for reform: Foreign capital is swooping for the best Irish startups, says VC chairperson February 24, 2021 Call for reform: Foreign capital is swooping for the best Irish startups, says VC chairperson… Read more
Venture capital investment into start-ups fell by a third in 2020 February 8, 2021 News Release Venture capital investment into start-ups fell by a third in 2020 – Overall… Read more
Venture capital funding increases 41% to €193m in third quarter despite Covid-19 impact November 17, 2020 News Release Venture capital funding increases 41% to €193m in third quarter despite Covid-19… Read more
Budget 2021 reaction: Indigenous tech sector welcomes move by Minister to set up new investment fund and review EIIS October 13, 2020 Dublin: Tuesday, 13th October, 2020: Five organisations representing the indigenous technology sector have welcomed the… Read more
Five tech organisations announce alliance in response to Covid-19 crisis September 21, 2020 Caption: Liz McCarthy, CEO, Scale Ireland. News Release Five tech organisations announce alliance in response… Read more
First woman chairperson named at Irish Venture Capital Association August 26, 2020 Dublin; Wednesday, 26th August, 2020: The Irish Venture Capital Association has announced the first woman chairperson… Read more
IVCA VenturePulse survey finds first quarter overall increase disguises negative impact of Covid-19 May 4, 2020 News Release IVCA VenturePulse survey finds first quarter overall increase disguises negative impact of Covid-19 – Largest deal since 2018 drives 16% increase… Read more
Coronavirus COVID-19 Latest April 1, 2020 During the coronavirus outbreak the IVCA will continue to advocate on behalf of our industry… Read more
Venture capital investment into Irish SMEs grew by 11% to €820m in 2019 – 5th March 2020 March 31, 2020 IVCA_VenturePulse_Q4_2019 Read more
Venture Capital Investment into Irish SMEs grew by 11% to €820m in 2019 December 3, 2019 IVCA Venture Pulse Q4 2019 Read more
News Release – New chairman named at Irish Venture Capital Association November 28, 2019 Dublin; Wednesday, 4th September, 2019: Neil McGowan, director of MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland, has… Read more