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

May 25, 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

February 28, 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

February 16, 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

November 17, 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

October 1, 2024

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Tax Planning for Future Success

May 21, 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

April 12, 2024

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

Road to VC Investment

March 28, 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

March 5, 2024

If you have received any emails from a domain “@s.larkins@irishvca.com” and adobesign@adobesign.com please delete it.…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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,…

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

July 21, 2023

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…

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…

IVCA 36th Annual Dinner 2023

April 17, 2023

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

Silicon Valley Bank

March 13, 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

November 27, 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

September 11, 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

August 16, 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

August 8, 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

July 27, 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

July 1, 2022

– Link to the attached PDF here.

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…

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…

Guide to Equity Funding

March 30, 2022

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InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2022

February 24, 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

February 13, 2022

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

IVCA – Strategic Plan 2021-2024

December 20, 2021

Click to view IVCA -Our Strategy 2021-2024

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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;…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

IVCA Venture Pulse Q2 2020

September 7, 2020

IVCA Venture Pulse Q2 2020

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…

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…

Coronavirus COVID-19 Latest

April 1, 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

March 31, 2020

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

December 3, 2019

IVCA Venture Pulse Q4 2019

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…

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