1. Act Venture Capital
Investments: 161
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Act Venture Capital is technology-focused, investing capital and expertise to fuel growth in promising companies. With €600m raised across multiple funds, they invest from seed to growth stages. Act looks for companies with potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses in markets including application software, IT infrastructure, communications, Internet, and mobile. They help founders create and scale businesses globally, leveraging a network of over 200 founders and a broad community of US and European investors.
2. Atlantic Bridge
Investments: 127
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Atlantic Bridge is a Growth Equity Firm with a Cross Border Value Add strategy, investing in deep technology companies in Europe and the US. Their team comprises successful entrepreneurs and senior technology industry executives who invest in ambitious entrepreneurs with a drive to scale up and exploit major growth opportunities. With offices in London, Dublin, Munich, Paris, and Palo Alto, Atlantic Bridge helps portfolio companies grow internationally.
3. Delta Partners
Investments: 100
Location: Leopardstown, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Delta Partners is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies in Ireland and the UK. With over 50 investments in IT, communications, and healthcare sectors, Delta Partners typically invests in spin-offs from international and domestic technology companies. Founded in 1994, the firm has additional offices in London.
4. Kernel Capital
Investments: 85
Location: Cork, Cork
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Kernel Capital manages The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Venture Funds, offering equity finance across Ireland. With over €210M raised from strategic partners, Kernel leverages an extensive network to help portfolio companies recruit talent, enter new markets, and generate scale revenues. They have led over 20 substantial trade sales to NASDAQ, NYSE, and LSE listed corporations.
5. Two Culture Capital
Investments: 69
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Two Culture Capital invests in the art and science of entrepreneurship, focusing primarily on robotics and technology. They believe in AI, machine learning, and robots to augment human abilities, supporting innovative tech startups.
6. Elkstone Capital Partners
Investments: 61
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Elkstone is an investment firm focusing on entrepreneurs, senior executives, institutional LPs, the venture community, and the Irish diaspora. Their objective is to boost the economic value and overall well-being of Ireland by expanding networks, facilitating investments, and delivering excellent investment performance.
7. Enterprise Equity
Investments: 50
Location: Dundalk, Louth
Enterprise Equity (EEVC) provides capital to early-stage and expanding businesses throughout Ireland. With a strong regional presence and three funds under management, EEVC has invested over €50m in 80 companies, focusing on software and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
8. AIB Seed Capital Fund
Investments: 48
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website
Established in 2007, the AIB Seed Capital Fund provides venture capital for seed and early-stage companies across Ireland. With €30m under management, the fund invests up to €500,000 in seed rounds and supports continued growth through later rounds.
9. Seroba Life Sciences
Investments: 40
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Seroba Life Sciences is a venture capital firm focused on innovative healthcare technologies. They invest in medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutic drugs, supporting companies from inception through market launch and partnering with leading pharmaceutical or medtech companies.
10. Western Development Commission
Investments: 38
Location: Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon
The Western Development Commission (WDC) provides economic and social development services to counties in western Ireland. They focus on employment, infrastructure, business development, and sector-specific support, aiming to boost regional growth and innovation.
11. Tribal.vc
Investments: 30
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Founded in 2014, Tribal.vc invests in Irish tech companies, specializing in SaaS for enterprise and SMB. They typically lead or co-lead investments, providing between $200,000 and $2M, and focus on helping startups scale.
12. Atlantic Bridge University Fund
Investments: 30
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
The Atlantic Bridge University Fund is a €60m investment fund dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of research and scaling global businesses. They invest in entrepreneurs aiming to create world-class companies.
13. The Yield Lab Europe
Investments: 28
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
The Yield Lab Europe is a €50m early-stage Agrifood and Ag Tech fund that invests in high-tech companies disrupting global food production systems. They provide €1m investments and support companies through an accelerator and follow-on funding. The Yield Lab Europe is part of a global network with sister funds in LATAM and Singapore.
14. Business Venture Partners
Investments: 26
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Founded in 2004, Business Venture Partners specializes in corporate finance advisory for SME/owner-managed businesses. They have raised and managed 10 Simple Green BES and EII Funds, investing in some of Ireland’s most innovative companies. BVP works on strategic growth, business succession, and owner exits.
15. Spark Crowdfunding
Investments: 26
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Spark Crowdfunding is Ireland’s first and only equity crowdfunding platform. Their mission is to provide private investors with access to new and exciting investment opportunities that were previously available only to venture capital and private equity funds.
