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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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

7 October 2025

News Release IVCA says Budget 2026 will boost Ireland as centre for cutting…

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

15 September 2025

IVCA pre-budget submission recommends policies to release private capital Dublin, Monday, 15th September,…

Venture capital funding falls to lowest level in ten years

7 September 2025

IVCA says data is “warning sign” for Ireland Dublin: Sunday, 7th September, 2025: Venture capital funding…

Caroline Gaynor named as chairperson of Irish Venture Capital Association

20 August 2025

News Release Caroline Gaynor named as chairperson of Irish Venture Capital Association Speculation on tariffs…

VC funding into Irish SMEs soars in first quarter to €533m – IVCA

25 May 2025

But picture “less rosy” for smaller firms looking to raise under €3m International investors account…

Threats to Ireland’s FDI model emphasise need to back SMEs as never before – IVCA annual dinner

28 February 2025

Threats to Ireland’s FDI model emphasise need to back SMEs as never before – IVCA…

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

16 February 2025

Record fourth quarter venture capital reaches €535m Association bullish on AI despite recent Nasdaq sell…

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

17 November 2024

Venture capital funding into Irish tech SMEs reaches €192m in third quarter – just 1%…

IVCA Connecting Female Founders and Female Funders in association with Enterprise Ireland

1 October 2024

We had the pleasure of bringing together another group of inspiring female funders and female…

IVCA welcomes “positive budget for Irish business”

1 October 2024

Dublin, Tuesday, 1st October, 2024: The Irish Venture Capital Association has welcomed what it calls…

Irish venture capital funding is second highest quarter on record

1 September 2024

Irish venture capital funding is second highest quarter on record But IVCA reports “worrying” gap…

IVCA budget submission cautions over reliance on FDI

19 August 2024

IVCA budget submission cautions over reliance on FDI – Recommends measures to boost innovative, domestic…

Gerry Maguire named as new chair of Irish Venture Capital Association

7 August 2024

Dublin, Wednesday, 7th August, 2024: Gerry Maguire, general partner Atlantic Bridge, has been named as…

Ireland has the potential to create a stable of unicorns – IVCA

17 July 2024

Dublin, Wednesday, 17th July, 2024: Irish entrepreneurs have the talent and potential to create a stable…

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

26 May 2024

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

Tax Planning for Future Success

21 May 2024

The IVCA is delighted to extend our partnership with Enterprise Ireland on the Road to…

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

12 April 2024

– IVCA survey reveals flat year overall as fourth quarter falls sharply – Fourth quarter decline…

Road to VC Investment

28 March 2024

The IVCA is delighted to extend our partnership with Enterprise Ireland on the Road to…

Please be aware of phishing emails that have been in circulation impersonating senior members of the IVCA team

5 March 2024

If you have received any emails from a domain “@[email protected]” and [email protected] please delete it.…

IVCA reports year of mixed fortunes in 2023 VenturePulse survey

25 February 2024

News Release IVCA reports year of mixed fortunes in 2023 VenturePulse survey – Venture capital…

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

24 November 2023

News Release Just 26% of venture capital investment goes to SMEs outside Leinster – Cork…

VC funding into Irish SMEs falls by almost 40% to €190m in third quarter

19 November 2023

• IVCA expresses concern at third quarter data Dublin: 2:00 PM, Sunday, 19th November, 2023 …

Irish tech companies raise a record €963m in first half

10 September 2023

News Release Irish tech companies raise a record €963m in first half – But IVCA survey…

My job: Denise Sidhu In conversation with John Daly, The Irish Examiner

1 August 2023

Invest in companies with growth potential My job: Denise Sidhu In conversation with John Daly,…

IVCA Pre Budget Submission 2024 – Increasing the Resilience & Sustainability of the Indigenous Economy

21 July 2023

Denise Sidhu named as new chair of Irish Venture Capital Association

19 July 2023

Denise Sidhu named as new chair of Irish Venture Capital Association Dublin; Wednesday, 19th July, 2023: Denise…

Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs reaches record €502m in first quarter

28 May 2023

Venture capital funding into Irish SMEs reaches record €502m in first quarter – Results driven by…

IVCA 36th Annual Dinner 2023

17 April 2023

Thank you to all our members, associates and guests who joined us for our Annual…

Silicon Valley Bank

13 March 2023

IVCA Statement on SVB As the association representing Ireland’s venture capital and private equity, the…

Venture capital funding into Irish tech firms increases by 34% to €309m in third quarter

27 November 2022

– IVCA VenturePulse survey shows year on year increase by a quarter – Softness in deals…

Irish tech companies raise record venture capital funding of €778m in first half of year

11 September 2022

Irish tech companies raise record venture capital funding of €778m in first half of year…

Western Development Commission’s Investment Fund returns two and half times growth rate for taxpayers

16 August 2022

Western Investment Fund started in 2001 with €31 million – now worth €73 million Companies…

Pension fund savers should have opportunity to invest in Irish tech sector

8 August 2022

Pension fund savers should have opportunity to invest in Irish tech sector – IVCA pre-budget submission…

New chair for Irish Venture Capital Association announced

27 July 2022

New chair for Irish Venture Capital Association announced – Leo Hamill of Investec Ventures stresses need…

IVCA standardised Term sheet with thanks to IVCA Members Act; Molten & Ogier Leman

1 July 2022

– Link to the attached PDF here.

IVCA Session on Demystifying the Term Sheet with Edel Coen of Molten & Edon Byrnes of Ogier Leman

1 July 2022

IVCA Session on Demystifying the Term Sheet with Edel Coen of Molten & Edon…

Venture Capital funding to Irish tech firms grew by 52% to almost €380m in first quarter

15 May 2022

– But IVCA notes that headline figure conceals “potentially worrying fall” in deals under…

Guide to Equity Funding

30 March 2022

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InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2022

24 February 2022

InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2022 Opportunity Island – Scaling on the island of Ireland Monday…

Irish tech start-ups and SMEs raise record €1.3 billion venture capital in 2021

13 February 2022

– IVCA data reflects momentum in fourth quarter as funding more than trebles to €458m…

IVCA – Strategic Plan 2021-2024

20 December 2021

Click to view IVCA -Our Strategy 2021-2024

Venture capital funding increases by almost 20% in third quarter to €231m

21 November 2021

– IVCA data highlights positive outlook for start-ups and early stage companies Dublin: Sunday, 21st…

IVCA – I Wish Twinning Xchange Programme Launch

14 October 2021

The 11th October 2021, marks International Day of the Girl, an annual and internationally recognised…

Budget 2022 – IVCA welcomes government move to support indigenous SMEs

12 October 2021

News Release: Budget 2022 – IVCA welcomes government move to support indigenous SMEs Dublin; Tuesday,…

Irish tech companies raise record venture capital funding of €392m in second quarter

29 August 2021

‘- Growth driven by strong US interest according to IVCA VenturePulse survey – Half year…

Irish Venture Capital Association names new chairperson – Nicola McClafferty of Draper Esprit becomes second woman to head up organisation

30 June 2021

Dublin; Wednesday, 30th June, 2021: Nicola McClafferty, partner, Draper Esprit, has been elected chairperson of…

Venture Capital funding to Irish tech firms grew by 9% to almost €250m in first quarter

10 May 2021

– IVCA VenturePulse survey shows bounce in funding for start-ups and early stage companies Dublin;…

Call for reform: Foreign capital is swooping for the best Irish startups, says VC chairperson

24 February 2021

Call for reform: Foreign capital is swooping for the best Irish startups, says VC chairperson…

Venture capital investment into start-ups fell by a third in 2020

8 February 2021

News Release Venture capital investment into start-ups fell by a third in 2020 – Overall…

Venture capital funding increases 41% to €193m in third quarter despite Covid-19 impact

17 November 2020

News Release Venture capital funding increases 41% to €193m in third quarter despite Covid-19…

Budget 2021 reaction: Indigenous tech sector welcomes move by Minister to set up new investment fund and review EIIS

13 October 2020

Dublin: Tuesday, 13th October, 2020: Five organisations representing the indigenous technology sector have welcomed the…

Five tech organisations announce alliance in response to Covid-19 crisis

21 September 2020

Caption: Liz McCarthy, CEO, Scale Ireland. News Release Five tech organisations announce alliance in response…

IVCA Venture Pulse Q2 2020

7 September 2020

IVCA Venture Pulse Q2 2020

First woman chairperson named at Irish Venture Capital Association

26 August 2020

Dublin; Wednesday, 26th August, 2020: The Irish Venture Capital Association has announced the first woman chairperson…

IVCA VenturePulse survey finds first quarter overall increase disguises negative impact of Covid-19

4 May 2020

News Release IVCA VenturePulse survey finds first quarter overall increase disguises negative impact of Covid-19 – Largest deal since 2018 drives 16% increase…

Coronavirus COVID-19 Latest

1 April 2020

During the coronavirus outbreak the IVCA will continue to advocate on behalf of our industry…

Venture capital investment into Irish SMEs grew by 11% to €820m in 2019 – 5th March 2020

31 March 2020

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Venture Capital Investment into Irish SMEs grew by 11% to €820m in 2019

3 December 2019

IVCA Venture Pulse Q4 2019

News Release – New chairman named at Irish Venture Capital Association

28 November 2019

Dublin; Wednesday, 4th September, 2019: Neil McGowan, director of MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland, has…

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