Act Venture Capital

Act Venture Capital, established in 1994, is a Dublin-based venture capital firm specializing in seed to growth-stage investments in the technology sector. With approximately €600 million raised across multiple funds, Act invests capital and expertise to support promising companies with potentially disruptive, category-defining businesses in areas such as application software, IT infrastructure, communications, internet, and mobile. Act works closely with a small, diverse team and a community of over 200 founders to help scale businesses globally and expand their investor base. Over the past 25 years, Act has built a broad network of US and European investors and founders, with its most recent funds supported by the European Investment Fund.

Conor Mills

Principal

Andrew O Neill

Principal

Past deals in Ireland

Deciphex

Series C in 2025
Deciphex Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing digital pathology software applications that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic workflows. The company offers two primary platforms: Diagnexia, which facilitates rapid diagnostics by connecting global subspecialty pathologists to address backlogs, and Patholytix Preclinical, designed for optimizing preclinical safety assessments in pharmaceutical research. By automating routine tasks and triaging high-volume, low-complexity samples, Deciphex enables pathologists to concentrate on more complex cases, ultimately improving productivity and patient outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Deciphex is committed to advancing healthcare delivery and therapeutic development.

Trustap

Series A in 2024
Trustap Ltd is a transaction platform based in Carrigaline, Ireland, founded in 2016. The company's primary focus is to enhance security for buyers and sellers engaging in online or in-person transactions with strangers. Trustap operates as a personal escrow service, acting as a neutral third party that holds funds securely until both parties are satisfied with the transaction. This innovative approach aims to minimize the risk of scams, as it only releases the money once transaction milestones are met and any complaint periods have elapsed. By providing a reliable and secure payment technology, Trustap enables users to conduct transactions with greater confidence and peace of mind.

CitySwift

Venture Round in 2024
CitySwift is a technology company based in Galway, Ireland, specializing in data-driven scheduling and planning for urban bus networks. Founded in 2016 by Alan Farrelly and Brian O'Rourke, CitySwift utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict journey times and passenger demand, enhancing route efficiency. The company's platform analyzes historical patterns to understand the impact of factors such as weather, traffic, and events on routes, cycle times, and patronage. This enables schedulers to create optimized timetables that ensure on-time performance and increased passenger satisfaction while helping bus operators improve network efficiency.

Trustap

Funding Round in 2023
Trustap Ltd is a transaction platform based in Carrigaline, Ireland, founded in 2016. The company's primary focus is to enhance security for buyers and sellers engaging in online or in-person transactions with strangers. Trustap operates as a personal escrow service, acting as a neutral third party that holds funds securely until both parties are satisfied with the transaction. This innovative approach aims to minimize the risk of scams, as it only releases the money once transaction milestones are met and any complaint periods have elapsed. By providing a reliable and secure payment technology, Trustap enables users to conduct transactions with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Good Travel Software

Funding Round in 2023
Good Travel Software Limited is a company specializing in the development of innovative booking software tailored for the car share industry. Established in 2010 and based in Dublin, Ireland, the company has introduced Drop Car, a comprehensive fleet balancing and yield management software. This product allows car share customers to book vehicles while optimizing fleet distribution. Drop Car incorporates features such as scheduled one-way bookings and dynamic pricing, enhancing the user experience in a rapidly growing sector that operates in over 600 cities worldwide. The software is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing car share platforms, making it particularly appealing to large car share operators. Since its completion in early 2012, Drop Car has undergone testing in Europe, with the company recently securing its first client, a German car share service.

Everyangle

Seed Round in 2022
Everyangle is a technology company based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2019, that specializes in computer vision applications tailored for the retail, construction, and manufacturing sectors. The company utilizes CCTV cameras to convert complex visual data into actionable insights, enabling businesses to gain a deeper understanding of their environments. Its platform offers productized solutions that provide retailers with valuable in-store customer insights, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce loss. Additionally, Everyangle's technology transforms cameras into powerful IoT devices capable of recognizing various elements within their surroundings, generating live alerts, and analyzing activities in warehouses. By leveraging these advanced capabilities, clients can make informed business decisions while optimizing staff costs and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

CitySwift

Series A in 2022
CitySwift is a technology company based in Galway, Ireland, specializing in data-driven scheduling and planning for urban bus networks. Founded in 2016 by Alan Farrelly and Brian O'Rourke, CitySwift utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict journey times and passenger demand, enhancing route efficiency. The company's platform analyzes historical patterns to understand the impact of factors such as weather, traffic, and events on routes, cycle times, and patronage. This enables schedulers to create optimized timetables that ensure on-time performance and increased passenger satisfaction while helping bus operators improve network efficiency.

Deciphex

Series B in 2022
Deciphex Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing digital pathology software applications that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic workflows. The company offers two primary platforms: Diagnexia, which facilitates rapid diagnostics by connecting global subspecialty pathologists to address backlogs, and Patholytix Preclinical, designed for optimizing preclinical safety assessments in pharmaceutical research. By automating routine tasks and triaging high-volume, low-complexity samples, Deciphex enables pathologists to concentrate on more complex cases, ultimately improving productivity and patient outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Deciphex is committed to advancing healthcare delivery and therapeutic development.

Trustap

Seed Round in 2022
Trustap Ltd is a transaction platform based in Carrigaline, Ireland, founded in 2016. The company's primary focus is to enhance security for buyers and sellers engaging in online or in-person transactions with strangers. Trustap operates as a personal escrow service, acting as a neutral third party that holds funds securely until both parties are satisfied with the transaction. This innovative approach aims to minimize the risk of scams, as it only releases the money once transaction milestones are met and any complaint periods have elapsed. By providing a reliable and secure payment technology, Trustap enables users to conduct transactions with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Inferex

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Inferex is a Dublin-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in developing cloud infrastructure tailored for the future of artificial intelligence. The organization creates software solutions that facilitate the development and deployment of AI pipelines, accommodating a wide range of scales and complexities, from single-machine prototypes to production APIs across multiple data centers. By providing these tools, Inferex enables clients to harness the potential of advanced AI applications and various innovative use cases.

Provizio

Seed Round in 2020
Provizio Ltd is a company based in Limerick, Ireland, that specializes in accident prevention technology. Founded in 2019, it focuses on enhancing vehicle safety through an innovative platform that combines proprietary long-range imaging sensors and machine learning. This technology aims to perceive, predict, and prevent automotive accidents in real-time by helping drivers identify hazards, even in challenging weather conditions. By addressing the human error that contributes to the majority of road fatalities, Provizio's solutions are designed to significantly reduce serious injuries and fatalities from road accidents. The company's commitment to safety-first thinking positions it as a transformative force in the automotive safety sector.

Deciphex

Series A in 2020
Deciphex Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing digital pathology software applications that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic workflows. The company offers two primary platforms: Diagnexia, which facilitates rapid diagnostics by connecting global subspecialty pathologists to address backlogs, and Patholytix Preclinical, designed for optimizing preclinical safety assessments in pharmaceutical research. By automating routine tasks and triaging high-volume, low-complexity samples, Deciphex enables pathologists to concentrate on more complex cases, ultimately improving productivity and patient outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Deciphex is committed to advancing healthcare delivery and therapeutic development.

CitySwift

Venture Round in 2020
CitySwift is a technology company based in Galway, Ireland, specializing in data-driven scheduling and planning for urban bus networks. Founded in 2016 by Alan Farrelly and Brian O'Rourke, CitySwift utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict journey times and passenger demand, enhancing route efficiency. The company's platform analyzes historical patterns to understand the impact of factors such as weather, traffic, and events on routes, cycle times, and patronage. This enables schedulers to create optimized timetables that ensure on-time performance and increased passenger satisfaction while helping bus operators improve network efficiency.

Fresco

Series A in 2020
Fresco is a technology company that specializes in integrating kitchen appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. Founded in 2012, Fresco collaborates with major appliance manufacturers, including BOSCH, Electrolux, and LG Electronics, ensuring compatibility across various brands for a seamless user experience. The company's interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process by guiding users step-by-step in finding, preparing, and sharing dishes, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. With a focus on enhancing the cooking experience, Fresco operates globally, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain.

Deciphex

Venture Round in 2019
Deciphex Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing digital pathology software applications that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic workflows. The company offers two primary platforms: Diagnexia, which facilitates rapid diagnostics by connecting global subspecialty pathologists to address backlogs, and Patholytix Preclinical, designed for optimizing preclinical safety assessments in pharmaceutical research. By automating routine tasks and triaging high-volume, low-complexity samples, Deciphex enables pathologists to concentrate on more complex cases, ultimately improving productivity and patient outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Deciphex is committed to advancing healthcare delivery and therapeutic development.

CitySwift

Seed Round in 2019
CitySwift is a technology company based in Galway, Ireland, specializing in data-driven scheduling and planning for urban bus networks. Founded in 2016 by Alan Farrelly and Brian O'Rourke, CitySwift utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict journey times and passenger demand, enhancing route efficiency. The company's platform analyzes historical patterns to understand the impact of factors such as weather, traffic, and events on routes, cycle times, and patronage. This enables schedulers to create optimized timetables that ensure on-time performance and increased passenger satisfaction while helping bus operators improve network efficiency.

ChannelSight

Series B in 2019
ChannelSight Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in providing channel optimization solutions designed to enhance e-commerce sales for brands and their trade partners. The company offers a digital 'Buy Now' service that directs online shoppers to partner retailers where they can purchase products of interest. ChannelSight's technology facilitates seamless purchasing paths across various platforms, including product pages, email campaigns, mobile and desktop applications, social media, print media, video, display advertising, product reviews, E-books/E-zines, and blog posts or campaigns. The company serves a diverse range of sectors such as video games, FMCG, fashion, sports, luxury, consumer electronics, white goods, office supplies, and software. ChannelSight's solutions help brands understand customer journeys and drive sales across multiple retailer sites by providing in-depth metrics to optimize digital strategies and monetize online channels effectively.

AQMetrics

Venture Round in 2018
AQMetrics Limited is a provider of cloud-based regulatory compliance, risk management, and surveillance management software tailored for financial services firms, particularly in the alternative investment and broker/dealer sectors. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Maynooth, Ireland, AQMetrics offers solutions that facilitate analysis and reporting, risk aggregation, and compliance with global regulatory directives, including MAD II, MiFID II, and the AIFM Directive. Its platform supports a comprehensive range of risk insights, encompassing counterparty, credit, market, and liquidity risks, and automates traditionally labor-intensive compliance processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, AQMetrics provides historical data services, consultancy, training, and access across various devices, ensuring clients maintain complete visibility of their risk posture and compliance status.

Incereb

Funding Round in 2018
Incereb is an Irish medical device company founded in May 2011 and headquartered in Dublin, specializing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) market. The company focuses on the design and development of disposable Electroencephalography (EEG) and Cerebral Function Monitoring (CFM) products specifically for term and preterm infants. These innovative products require minimal training for medical professionals, streamlining the setup process for EEG and CFM monitoring. Incereb's devices are compatible with all EEG and CFM recording equipment, enhancing their usability in diverse clinical settings. The company is committed to investing in research and development, product design, and extending its product range. By forming strategic alliances with leading Irish universities and hospitals, Incereb aims to leverage local scientific expertise to accelerate the commercialization of its novel devices, contributing to its rapid growth in the market.

OCREX

Venture Round in 2017
OCRex Ltd. is a Dublin-based company specializing in optical character recognition (OCR) software solutions. Founded in 2009, it focuses on developing AI-driven document capture technologies that streamline data entry and bank reconciliation processes. One of its key products, AutoEntry, automates the extraction of data from various financial documents, such as invoices, receipts, credit notes, and bank statements, integrating this information directly into bookkeeping and accounting systems. This solution serves thousands of accountants and bookkeepers across more than 40,000 companies, helping to reduce manual data entry and associated costs. OCRex operates as a subsidiary of The Sage Group plc, underscoring its commitment to enhancing efficiency in financial operations for its clients.

Irish Global Health Education Innovation

Series A in 2017
iheed is an online medical education company that designs, develops, and delivers online accredited post-graduate education programs and degrees in partnership with medical universities. The company is built by doctors and healthcare professionals (HCPs) for doctors and healthcare professionals. iheed offers certificate, diploma, and Masters level education material to HCPs, packaged in modules. It utilizes technologies to offer the students a personalized, multi-sensory, multi-device learning experience suited to their learning style. Its programs and courses are adapted to the requirements of the healthcare system in different countries combining global best practice in medical training with local population healthcare needs. Its programs and courses are aimed at addressing the broad topics of healthcare need for frontline HCPs globally such as diabetes, women’s health, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiology, travel medicine, infection control, emergency medicine, disaster planning, research methodologies, practice management, nursing and pharmacology, and more. The iheed Online Learning Environment (OLE) is a next generation cloud-based platform for online education supports interactive case-based learning methods, provides practical real-world education for practicing clinicians, and helps them build up their clinical, professional, and communication skills in patient consultation. It offers a number of features aimed at tutors and administrators such as rubrics, Speedgrader, and Turnitin to support tutors in reviewing and grading student assignments, extensive reporting and analytics, targeted messaging, and various views that enable tutors to identify students that are not keeping up with the instruction or meeting pre-defined learning thresholds. Tutors of iheed’s Tutor Network hold weekly, bi-monthly, and per topic tutorial discussions via the web conferencing system within the iheed OLE platform to ensure students are aware of what is expected of them each week, and to discuss the key learning points in the context of the students’ day-to-day practices. iheed works in partnership with many medical universities, global health organizations, and technology companies, including University of Florida Health, Qualcomm, Hamad International Training Center, Johnson & Johnson, Health Human Resources Development Center, HP, Harvard School of Public Health, Tropical Medical Bureau, and Alliance Boots. Iheed was founded in 2010 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

ServisBOT

Seed Round in 2017
ServisBOT Limited is an artificial intelligence company based in Carriganore, Ireland, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a comprehensive messaging and chatbot platform that automates customer interactions and workflows through digital assistants. The company's product suite includes various bots designed for specific tasks, such as Q-JumpBOT for prioritizing requests, WelcomeBOT to minimize dropped connections, and FAQBOT which offers 24/7 access to frequently asked questions. Additionally, TaskBOT streamlines operations by reducing wait times, while Fetchbot monitors document requests. ServisBOT's platform leverages advanced AI technology to enhance customer and agent experiences, facilitate secure conversations, and improve operational efficiency across multiple digital channels, ultimately helping businesses manage customer requests, streamline processes, and reduce costs.

SiriusXT

Seed Round in 2016
SiriusXT Limited is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of soft x-ray microscopes, specifically the SXT system. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, SiriusXT's innovative technology utilizes a vacuum-based laser-produced plasma light source to enable high-resolution imaging of biological samples. The SXT system is designed for researchers in disease research and drug discovery, providing a crucial tool for visualizing the 3D internal structures of cells in their native, fully hydrated state without the need for stains or contrast agents. This capability is essential for understanding disease pathways, protein-drug interactions, and bio-engineering processes. SiriusXT is recognized for offering the world's first high-throughput, benchtop soft x-ray tomography system, allowing users to produce detailed tomographs quickly and efficiently.

Hiri

Seed Round in 2016
Hiri is an Irish enterprise email client provider, headquartered in Dublin. It offers a solution designed to help businesses manage and control their emails more effectively, enhancing communication and freeing up time for users to focus on core tasks. The company graduated from the Wayra Academy, supported by Telefonica, and is currently based at Dogpatch Labs, a workspace run by Polaris Partners.

NVMdurance

Series A in 2016
NVMdurance Limited is a company based in Limerick, Ireland, specializing in software solutions that optimize NAND flash memory. Founded in 2013, NVMdurance develops proprietary techniques that monitor the condition of NAND flash in real time, allowing for automatic adjustments to control parameters. This innovative approach extends the endurance of NAND flash, enhancing its reliability and performance. The company's software enables manufacturers and users of flash storage devices to improve product differentiation, accelerate the deployment of new flash services, and optimize performance based on specific usage conditions. With over a decade of development by its technical co-founders, NVMdurance aims to revolutionize the flash storage landscape by providing solutions that increase the longevity and efficiency of flash memory.

ChannelSight

Venture Round in 2015
ChannelSight Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in providing channel optimization solutions designed to enhance e-commerce sales for brands and their trade partners. The company offers a digital 'Buy Now' service that directs online shoppers to partner retailers where they can purchase products of interest. ChannelSight's technology facilitates seamless purchasing paths across various platforms, including product pages, email campaigns, mobile and desktop applications, social media, print media, video, display advertising, product reviews, E-books/E-zines, and blog posts or campaigns. The company serves a diverse range of sectors such as video games, FMCG, fashion, sports, luxury, consumer electronics, white goods, office supplies, and software. ChannelSight's solutions help brands understand customer journeys and drive sales across multiple retailer sites by providing in-depth metrics to optimize digital strategies and monetize online channels effectively.

Altocloud

Seed Round in 2015
Altocloud, Inc. was a cloud-based contextual communications and analytics platform that specialized in customer journey analytics. Incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Galway, Ireland, Altocloud utilized artificial intelligence and real-time communications to enhance customer interactions. The platform employed live data analytics, machine learning, and predictive analytics to assess and understand customer behavior patterns, facilitating seamless voice, video, and messaging interactions. By integrating with leading CRM, marketing automation, and contact center products, Altocloud aimed to improve customer engagement and drive better business outcomes, ultimately helping enterprises grow revenue and enhance customer satisfaction. The company was acquired by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. in February 2018.

Xpreso Software Limited

Seed Round in 2014
Xpreso Software Limited is a Dublin-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in urban logistics through its innovative platform. The company aims to enhance the delivery experience for online shoppers by providing a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that enables real-time tracking and accurate delivery time estimates. Xpreso's platform addresses common delivery issues, such as failed attempts, by offering various options for recipients, including re-direction to neighbors, parcel shops, or lockers. Customers can also select alternative delivery times, utilize pay-on-delivery services, and benefit from streamlined return processes. With a team comprising experts from the courier industry and award-winning engineers, Xpreso has been recognized for its potential, having participated in prestigious programs such as the NDRC Launchpad and MasterCard’s Start Path accelerator.

Trustev

Convertible Note in 2014
Trustev Limited is a technology company based in Cork, Ireland, specializing in real-time online customer identity verification to combat e-commerce fraud. Established in 2012, Trustev offers a sophisticated platform that validates the identities of individuals making transactions by utilizing a wide range of dynamic data sources, such as behavioral patterns, transactional history, and social media activity. This innovative approach allows for real-time decision-making, providing a score that indicates the likelihood of fraud. The platform integrates seamlessly with merchants’ systems, enabling them to verify identities without disrupting the customer experience. By focusing on individual verification rather than solely on payment methods, Trustev significantly reduces false positives and enhances revenue opportunities for online businesses. The company operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion Netherlands I B.V. as of December 2015.

Embo Medical

Seed Round in 2014
Embo Medical, located at the National University of Ireland, is focused on developing innovative medical devices for vascular embolization. The company is creating the Caterpillar, a groundbreaking one-shot embolization device designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of peripheral vascular embolization procedures. This device aims to significantly reduce procedural times, enabling physicians to perform embolizations in a more cost-effective manner. With approximately 180,000 such procedures conducted annually worldwide, Embo Medical is positioned to make a meaningful impact in the medical field by improving patient outcomes and streamlining medical practices.

Arralis

Seed Round in 2014
Arralis Ltd. is a technology company based in Limerick, Ireland, specializing in high-frequency semiconductor chips for the aerospace and security sectors. Founded in 2013, the company is recognized for its expertise in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), packaged component modules, and proprietary antenna technology. Arralis develops custom phased array antenna systems, micro and millimeter-wave technology systems, and various test systems tailored for communications, satellite, and defense markets. Its products are designed for both terrestrial and space applications, ensuring high precision and reliability. Additionally, Arralis collaborates with other leading technology providers to create bespoke, high-performance solutions that align with clients' strategic objectives, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities.

NVMdurance

Venture Round in 2014
NVMdurance Limited is a company based in Limerick, Ireland, specializing in software solutions that optimize NAND flash memory. Founded in 2013, NVMdurance develops proprietary techniques that monitor the condition of NAND flash in real time, allowing for automatic adjustments to control parameters. This innovative approach extends the endurance of NAND flash, enhancing its reliability and performance. The company's software enables manufacturers and users of flash storage devices to improve product differentiation, accelerate the deployment of new flash services, and optimize performance based on specific usage conditions. With over a decade of development by its technical co-founders, NVMdurance aims to revolutionize the flash storage landscape by providing solutions that increase the longevity and efficiency of flash memory.

Trustev

Seed Round in 2013
Trustev Limited is a technology company based in Cork, Ireland, specializing in real-time online customer identity verification to combat e-commerce fraud. Established in 2012, Trustev offers a sophisticated platform that validates the identities of individuals making transactions by utilizing a wide range of dynamic data sources, such as behavioral patterns, transactional history, and social media activity. This innovative approach allows for real-time decision-making, providing a score that indicates the likelihood of fraud. The platform integrates seamlessly with merchants’ systems, enabling them to verify identities without disrupting the customer experience. By focusing on individual verification rather than solely on payment methods, Trustev significantly reduces false positives and enhances revenue opportunities for online businesses. The company operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion Netherlands I B.V. as of December 2015.

Digit Game Studios

Series A in 2013
Digit Game Studios Limited, founded in 2012 and based in Dublin, Ireland, is a leading developer and publisher of cross-platform games. As the largest game developer in the country, the company boasts an international team of experienced game-makers dedicated to creating engaging gaming experiences. Digit Game Studios specializes in free-to-play multiplayer strategy and role-playing games, ensuring accessibility across multiple devices, including Android, iOS, and Windows. Their first notable release, "Kings of the Realm," launched in September 2014, exemplifies their commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences to a diverse audience. As of 2019, Digit operates as a subsidiary of Scopely, Inc.

DirectSki.com

Venture Round in 2012
Directski.com is a prominent online ski tour operator in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to enhancing the ski holiday experience for its customers. The company provides a variety of ski deals and has established a network of reputable airlines, transfer services, rental shops, ski schools, and carefully selected accommodations. This comprehensive approach ensures that travelers enjoy a seamless and enjoyable in-resort experience, catering to the diverse needs of ski enthusiasts.

Digit Game Studios

Seed Round in 2012
Digit Game Studios Limited, founded in 2012 and based in Dublin, Ireland, is a leading developer and publisher of cross-platform games. As the largest game developer in the country, the company boasts an international team of experienced game-makers dedicated to creating engaging gaming experiences. Digit Game Studios specializes in free-to-play multiplayer strategy and role-playing games, ensuring accessibility across multiple devices, including Android, iOS, and Windows. Their first notable release, "Kings of the Realm," launched in September 2014, exemplifies their commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences to a diverse audience. As of 2019, Digit operates as a subsidiary of Scopely, Inc.

Biosensia

Venture Round in 2011
Biosensia Ltd. is a Dublin-based company specializing in point-of-care in-vitro diagnostics. It has developed RapiPlex, an innovative diagnostic system designed to deliver both quantitative and qualitative laboratory test results. This system features a disposable assay cartridge and a compact tabletop instrument, allowing for the transition of complex immunoassays from centralized laboratories to doctors' offices or patients' bedsides. RapiPlex facilitates near-patient care by providing rapid and practical testing solutions across various applications, including theranostic identification and monitoring, as well as veterinary and food safety testing. The platform is compatible with multiple biological sample types, such as whole blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva, and milk. Founded in 2000 and previously known as NanoComms Ltd., Biosensia Ltd. rebranded in 2006 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Kypha Inc.

Barracuda FX

Seed Round in 2011
Barracuda FX Ltd. is a company that designs and develops advanced foreign exchange trading and risk management software solutions tailored for the global banking industry. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Barracuda FX specializes in creating enterprise-class software that enhances operational efficiency and trading profitability. Its FX Order Management solution facilitates comprehensive order lifecycle management, integrating with credit and margin limit systems, and offering a flexible rules engine for both manual and automated trading strategies. The company also provides liquidity management services, which include multi-provider market rate connectivity and real-time monitoring of price distribution and order processing. With a focus on customization and integration, Barracuda FX delivers professional services such as implementation, product development, and agile development to meet client needs effectively. As of 2019, Barracuda FX operates as a subsidiary of Broadway Technology, LLC.

Cappella Medical Devices

Series D in 2010
Cappella, Inc., a Dover, Del.- and Galway, Ireland-based medical device company that is developing novel solutions for the treatment of Complex Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and specifically bifurcation vascular disease. The company was founded in 2004 by Antonio Columbo, M.D., Chief of Invasive Cardiology at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, and Ascher Shmulewitz, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist, medical device entrepreneur and founder of NeoVision, Xcardia and Labcoat Ltd., and established its European headquarters in Galway in 2005.

Cappella Medical Devices

Venture Round in 2009
Cappella, Inc., a Dover, Del.- and Galway, Ireland-based medical device company that is developing novel solutions for the treatment of Complex Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and specifically bifurcation vascular disease. The company was founded in 2004 by Antonio Columbo, M.D., Chief of Invasive Cardiology at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, and Ascher Shmulewitz, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist, medical device entrepreneur and founder of NeoVision, Xcardia and Labcoat Ltd., and established its European headquarters in Galway in 2005.

Frontier Silicon

Venture Round in 2007
Frontier Silicon Limited is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and supply of semiconductor, module, and software solutions for digital radio and connected audio systems. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, the company provides a diverse range of products, including digital audio baseband network processors, digital radio tuner modules, and multimedia processors. Its offerings extend to various types of radio receivers, including DAB/FM/WiFi models, portable radios, and Internet radio systems. Frontier Silicon also focuses on software solutions, such as connected audio software and user interfaces for enhanced user experiences. The company serves markets across China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with additional locations in Cambridge, Dublin, Shannon, and Hong Kong.

Frontier Silicon

Venture Round in 2005
Frontier Silicon Limited is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and supply of semiconductor, module, and software solutions for digital radio and connected audio systems. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, the company provides a diverse range of products, including digital audio baseband network processors, digital radio tuner modules, and multimedia processors. Its offerings extend to various types of radio receivers, including DAB/FM/WiFi models, portable radios, and Internet radio systems. Frontier Silicon also focuses on software solutions, such as connected audio software and user interfaces for enhanced user experiences. The company serves markets across China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with additional locations in Cambridge, Dublin, Shannon, and Hong Kong.

AGI Therapeutics

Funding Round in 2004
AGI Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Dublin, Ireland, dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative drug products designed to address unmet medical needs. Focusing primarily on orphan diseases, the company aims to create therapies for conditions that benefit from specialized treatment, particularly in hospital and critical care environments. AGI Therapeutics is involved in the licensing, development, and marketing of these specialty products, positioning itself to cater to niche therapeutic areas that require tailored solutions.

AEP Systems

Funding Round in 2004
An Ireland-based provider of high-speed network security solutions

HeartSine Technologies

Series B in 2002
HeartSine Technologies designs and manufactures automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for workplace, public access, and home markets. The company offers a range of medical devices aimed at treating sudden cardiac arrest, including various types of public access defibrillators suitable for users from trained first-aiders to professional responders. HeartSine Technologies serves diverse customers such as corporate offices, educational institutions, government agencies, health clubs, hospitality venues, military organizations, retail stores, and transportation services. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with an additional location in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It operates as a subsidiary of Physio-Control, Inc. HeartSine Technologies is recognized for its pioneering role in developing clinically advanced AED technology, tracing the roots of modern defibrillators back to innovations by their technologists.

Prediction Dynamics

Series A in 2001
Prediction Dynamics was founded in June 2000 by a group of computational finance academics, software company executives and investment professionals. The founders recognized that existing quantitative technologies only exploited a finite proportion of the total available universe of trading opportunities. Parametric and linear technologies operated around the mean of the distribution of financial returns and generally ignored the alarming frequency of extreme movements in modern financial markets. To address this and gain access to full universe of trading opportunities, the founders set out to develop a new nonparametric modeling methodology. However, to achieve this some major technical challenges had to be overcome, which included developing a genuinely stable nonparametric algorithm that produced models that could be easily understood and deployed by users. Three years later, robust solutions to these problems have been implemented in their flagship product Crucible. Their customers, which include some the world's leading investment banks and hedge funds, are now trading successfully with the system and reaping the benefits of a larger universe of trading opportunities. Prediction Dynamics was originally funded by one of Europe's leading institutional venture capital firms, ACT Venture Capital. They are headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and have a sales office in New York.

Gift Voucher Shop Ireland

Funding Round in 2000
The Gift Voucher Shop(GVS), is the brain child of entrepreneur Michael Dawson. In 2000 Dawson had found himself unable to buy a gift voucher for this mother’s birthday because he couldn't find the time to travel across the city to make the purchase in person. The chastening experience made him realise that there had to be a better and more convenient way to buy such a flexible gift like a gift voucher. The Gift Voucher Shop (GVS) start-up was formed in 2001. After a year of aggressive retailer recruitment and forming a strategic partnership with An Post GVS launched in Ireland in September 2002. Key to the brain-child was distribution and this is what the Post Office network provided - an unmatched distribution outlet for Ireland’s retailers and an unrivalled service for consumers. The service that launched in 2002 was store- branded paper gift vouchers for 500 retailers sold through 1,000 Post Offices nationwide, online and through a corporate sales team.

enet

Funding Round in 2000
enet is a prominent provider of network services tailored for the telecommunications industry in Ireland. The company specializes in open-access fiber and wireless networks, focusing on building and operating an alternative telecoms network on a wholesale-only basis. By managing and operating critical fiber optic infrastructure, including the Irish State's Metropolitan Area Networks, enet enables telecom carriers to deliver affordable and high-quality broadband and wireless services to both businesses and individuals. Through its extensive network capabilities, enet strives to enhance accessibility and reduce costs for service providers across the region.

Vigitek

Funding Round in 2000
Vigitek is a global leader in print inspection technology servicing printers and converters in food, beverage, tobacco, pharmaceutical and other packaging throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Founded in 1989 in Limerick, Ireland, the company’s fully automated print inspection process continuously monitors the entire web for common print defects, improving the quality and predictability of ink-on-substrate while minimizing waste and reducing costs for its customers. Vigitek is ISO 9001:2000 accredited.

Meridio Holdings

Funding Round in 2000
Meridio provides computer related services and consulting. It has its headquarters in Northern Ireland.

Stockbyte

Funding Round in 2000
Stockbyte is a company based in Tralee, Ireland, specializing in the provision of high-quality photographic images. Its primary products are distributed on CD-ROMs and cater to graphic artists, advertising agencies, and printers. Additionally, Stockbyte offers individual photographic images for purchase over the Internet, expanding its reach beyond traditional distribution methods.

Soft-ex

Funding Round in 2000
Soft-ex is a prominent provider of online bill presentment and analytics solutions, specializing in data intelligence for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and their enterprise and consumer customers across various communication channels, including fixed, mobile, data, and IP/PABX. Headquartered in Ireland, with additional offices in the UK and the Netherlands, the company serves a diverse clientele in over 90 countries, including major CSPs like Telefónica, BT, and Vodafone. Soft-ex’s platform offers features such as interactive online bill presentment, subscriber data intelligence, and performance reporting, which enable clients to enhance customer engagement, improve retention, and optimize operational costs. Founded in 1989, Soft-ex has established itself as a trusted partner for industry leaders like Cisco, Microsoft, and Avaya.
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