Frontline Ventures

Frontline Ventures is a Dublin-based venture capital firm established in 2012, specializing in the business-to-business software sector across Europe and the United States. The firm is dedicated to supporting globally ambitious companies, providing tailored investment solutions at various stages of growth. Frontline Seed accelerates early-stage ideas, while Frontline X focuses on facilitating seamless expansion for growth-stage companies between the US and Europe. Comprised of a team of experienced entrepreneurs, Frontline Ventures leverages extensive industry expertise and a robust global network to assist founders during critical phases of their business development. The firm emphasizes the importance of value-added support beyond capital, recognizing that successful partnerships are based on shared insights and strategic guidance. With a presence in key markets, including Dublin, London, and San Francisco, Frontline Ventures aims to enable companies to navigate challenges and achieve their expansion goals effectively.

Jamie Bristow

Principal

Lauren Kang

Senior Associate

Stephen McIntyre

Partner

Finn Murphy

Venture Partner

Brennan O'Donnell

Partner

Ruth Sheridan

Principal

Sean Tai

Investor

Philipp Werner

Associate

William McQuillan

Partner

Past deals in Ireland

Sweepr

Series A in 2023
Sweepr Technologies Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Celbridge, Ireland, specializes in developing a software platform aimed at diagnosing and addressing the challenges faced by homeowners with connected devices. By leveraging artificial intelligence, voice assistance, and behavioral psychology, Sweepr enhances the technical support experience for non-technical users, who often struggle with the growing complexity of smart home technology. The company's platform offers a cloud-based solution that facilitates context-aware interactions, allowing service providers and manufacturers to seamlessly integrate AI-driven customer care capabilities into their products. This approach not only improves homeowner satisfaction and engagement with connected devices but also reduces the cost of customer support for service providers. Sweepr's mission is to empower homeowners to enjoy the full benefits of their connected products without interruption, thereby fostering a more intuitive and pleasant experience in managing smart home environments.

Inferex

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Inferex is a company based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2021, that specializes in developing cloud infrastructure tailored for artificial intelligence. The firm creates software solutions that facilitate the development and deployment of AI pipelines, accommodating a range of scales and complexities—from single-machine prototypes to extensive multi-datacenter production APIs. This enables clients to harness advanced capabilities for the next generation of AI applications and use cases.

Payslip

Series A in 2021
Payslip Ltd. specializes in payroll management software tailored for multinational enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westport, Ireland, with an office in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers a Global Payroll Control Platform that standardizes and automates payroll operations across multiple countries. This platform includes features such as a Global Payroll Manager for overseeing payroll activities, an Employee Portal for self-service access by various staff categories, and robust reporting tools. Additionally, Payslip addresses General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance by providing tools that help manage personal data. Their technology is designed to streamline payroll processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support businesses in scaling their workforce across different regions while maintaining control over local payroll providers and service level agreements. Notable clients include Cloudera and GoTo, who have adopted Payslip to optimize their global payroll management.

Swyg

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Swyg Limited is a hiring and interviewing platform founded in 2018 and based in Fairview, Ireland. The company aims to eliminate bias from recruitment and ensure fairness in the interview process. Its innovative platform facilitates peer-to-peer interviews, allowing candidates to interview each other while an artificial intelligence system moderates to reduce bias. Swyg enhances the candidate experience by providing feedback to all participants and offers companies valuable insights into their candidate pools. By integrating human insight with AI efficiency, Swyg helps organizations streamline their hiring processes and make more informed decisions.

Offr

Seed Round in 2020
Offr Limited is a technology company that operates a platform designed for residential and commercial real estate agents to facilitate the buying and selling of properties. The platform allows buyers to make private offers, participate in auctions, book viewings, upload proof of funds, and digitally sign contracts, all while maintaining a transparent process. It supports various transaction types, including conditional sales and off-market sales, and ensures that all buyers are pre-qualified with identification and proof of funds. Offr's solution enhances the agents' branding and provides a streamlined experience for clients. Founded in 2017 and based in Dublin, Ireland, with an additional location in London, Offr serves agents, buyers, sellers, and solicitors, aiming to improve efficiency in the real estate market.

Evervault

Series A in 2020
Evervault Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure. The company provides encryption infrastructure designed to make data privacy straightforward and accessible for software developers. Its platform offers user-friendly tools that allow developers to deploy applications within hardware-secured environments, ensuring that data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle. By focusing on simplifying security measures, Evervault enables developers to concentrate on building their products without the burden of managing complex security concerns.

Workvivo

Series A in 2020
Workvivo Limited is a cloud-based internal communication software platform that enhances employee engagement for organizations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Douglas, Ireland, Workvivo offers a range of services including strategic alignment, peer recognition, engagement measurement, reporting and analytics, and a people directory. The platform creates a familiar social experience that connects employees to their organization and each other, fostering a sense of community and belonging. By addressing employee engagement challenges, Workvivo aims to increase productivity and reduce turnover rates. Its features enable users to interact through activities such as posting content, liking and sharing posts, recognizing peers, and linking contributions to company goals and values, ensuring that employees feel valued and included regardless of their physical location.

Payslip

Series A in 2020
Payslip Ltd. specializes in payroll management software tailored for multinational enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westport, Ireland, with an office in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers a Global Payroll Control Platform that standardizes and automates payroll operations across multiple countries. This platform includes features such as a Global Payroll Manager for overseeing payroll activities, an Employee Portal for self-service access by various staff categories, and robust reporting tools. Additionally, Payslip addresses General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance by providing tools that help manage personal data. Their technology is designed to streamline payroll processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support businesses in scaling their workforce across different regions while maintaining control over local payroll providers and service level agreements. Notable clients include Cloudera and GoTo, who have adopted Payslip to optimize their global payroll management.

Evervault

Seed Round in 2019
Evervault Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure. The company provides encryption infrastructure designed to make data privacy straightforward and accessible for software developers. Its platform offers user-friendly tools that allow developers to deploy applications within hardware-secured environments, ensuring that data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle. By focusing on simplifying security measures, Evervault enables developers to concentrate on building their products without the burden of managing complex security concerns.

Sweepr

Series A in 2019
Sweepr Technologies Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Celbridge, Ireland, specializes in developing a software platform aimed at diagnosing and addressing the challenges faced by homeowners with connected devices. By leveraging artificial intelligence, voice assistance, and behavioral psychology, Sweepr enhances the technical support experience for non-technical users, who often struggle with the growing complexity of smart home technology. The company's platform offers a cloud-based solution that facilitates context-aware interactions, allowing service providers and manufacturers to seamlessly integrate AI-driven customer care capabilities into their products. This approach not only improves homeowner satisfaction and engagement with connected devices but also reduces the cost of customer support for service providers. Sweepr's mission is to empower homeowners to enjoy the full benefits of their connected products without interruption, thereby fostering a more intuitive and pleasant experience in managing smart home environments.

AQMetrics

Venture Round in 2018
AQMetrics Limited specializes in providing cloud-based integrated regulatory compliance, risk, and surveillance management software for financial services firms, particularly in the alternative investment and broker/dealer sectors. Founded in 2012 and located in Maynooth, Ireland, AQMetrics offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that encompass global regulatory reporting, including compliance with directives such as MAD II, MiFID II, and the AIFM Directive. Its platform facilitates risk aggregation and includes features for market abuse detection, back testing, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis. By automating traditionally labor-intensive processes, AQMetrics enhances efficiency and accuracy in compliance risk management and regulatory reporting. The software is accessible via various devices, ensuring clients can monitor risk in real-time. Additionally, the company provides historical data services, consultancy, and training to support clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Sweepr

Seed Round in 2018
Sweepr Technologies Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Celbridge, Ireland, specializes in developing a software platform aimed at diagnosing and addressing the challenges faced by homeowners with connected devices. By leveraging artificial intelligence, voice assistance, and behavioral psychology, Sweepr enhances the technical support experience for non-technical users, who often struggle with the growing complexity of smart home technology. The company's platform offers a cloud-based solution that facilitates context-aware interactions, allowing service providers and manufacturers to seamlessly integrate AI-driven customer care capabilities into their products. This approach not only improves homeowner satisfaction and engagement with connected devices but also reduces the cost of customer support for service providers. Sweepr's mission is to empower homeowners to enjoy the full benefits of their connected products without interruption, thereby fostering a more intuitive and pleasant experience in managing smart home environments.

Payslip

Seed Round in 2018
Payslip Ltd. specializes in payroll management software tailored for multinational enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westport, Ireland, with an office in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers a Global Payroll Control Platform that standardizes and automates payroll operations across multiple countries. This platform includes features such as a Global Payroll Manager for overseeing payroll activities, an Employee Portal for self-service access by various staff categories, and robust reporting tools. Additionally, Payslip addresses General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance by providing tools that help manage personal data. Their technology is designed to streamline payroll processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support businesses in scaling their workforce across different regions while maintaining control over local payroll providers and service level agreements. Notable clients include Cloudera and GoTo, who have adopted Payslip to optimize their global payroll management.

Linked Finance

Venture Round in 2017
LinkedFinance offers a new and painless way for Irish businesses to borrow money from a large group of real people, including their own customers. Crowd Funding is the new way for companies to borrow, bankers get bypassed, the wheels of business keep turning and everyone wins! Person to Person (P2P) lending or Crowd Funding is simple. People with money to lend can lend it directly to people who need it. With LinkedFinance lenders can lend directly to small businesses looking for funding. Crowd Funding provides complete transparency to both the lender and borrower and it brings lending back to basics where a lender simply deposits funds and when there are enough funds available loans can be made to credit worthy borrowers. How it Works - Businesses looking for a loan can apply at Linkedfinance.com for funding. The loan required and full details of the business are posted in their market. Potential Lenders can participate in an auction process where they bid on how much of the loan they are prepared to fund and the interest rate they require. The lowest rate bids are accepted so the borrower secures the best interest rate possible.

Qstream

Series B in 2016
Qstream, Inc. is a software as a service company that offers a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and drive behavioral change within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves various industries, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company specializes in micro-learning and analytics, aiming to improve the effectiveness of sales personnel through measurable outcomes. Qstream also has engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, along with sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco.

CurrencyFair

Venture Round in 2016
CurrencyFair Ltd. is a Dublin-based company that offers online currency exchange and money remittance services. Established in 2009, it operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to exchange currencies and transfer funds to bank accounts globally. Customers initiate transactions by sending funds in their local currency to CurrencyFair, which credits their accounts for exchange. Users can then convert their funds into another currency at competitive rates, often better than the interbank rate, or place an order for a more favorable rate that may be matched with another user. The platform ensures anonymity in transactions, as customers interact solely with CurrencyFair. Regulated by the Irish Financial Regulator, CurrencyFair maintains segregated client accounts to protect customer funds during transactions, ensuring that these funds are not mixed with the company's own finances. This structure provides a safeguard for users in the unlikely event of operational issues. CurrencyFair serves various customers, including international students, business owners, foreign property owners, and overseas workers, facilitating secure and efficient international money transfers.

AQMetrics

Venture Round in 2016
AQMetrics Limited specializes in providing cloud-based integrated regulatory compliance, risk, and surveillance management software for financial services firms, particularly in the alternative investment and broker/dealer sectors. Founded in 2012 and located in Maynooth, Ireland, AQMetrics offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that encompass global regulatory reporting, including compliance with directives such as MAD II, MiFID II, and the AIFM Directive. Its platform facilitates risk aggregation and includes features for market abuse detection, back testing, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis. By automating traditionally labor-intensive processes, AQMetrics enhances efficiency and accuracy in compliance risk management and regulatory reporting. The software is accessible via various devices, ensuring clients can monitor risk in real-time. Additionally, the company provides historical data services, consultancy, and training to support clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Boxever

Series B in 2016
Boxever Ltd. is a customer intelligence service provider specializing in the travel industry, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with an additional office in Boston. The company leverages data and artificial intelligence to help travel companies enhance customer relationships by integrating both online and offline customer data. Boxever's platform includes several key solutions: BOXEVER TX, which visualizes the customer journey; TX-CORE, a traveler experience management platform that anticipates customer needs; and TX-NOW, an offer management platform. The company collaborates with major brands, including Emirates and Ryanair, to deliver personalized customer experiences and optimize every interaction. Recognized for its innovative use of AI, Boxever has been acknowledged as a leading player in personalization within the industry.

CurrencyFair

Series A in 2015
CurrencyFair Ltd. is a Dublin-based company that offers online currency exchange and money remittance services. Established in 2009, it operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to exchange currencies and transfer funds to bank accounts globally. Customers initiate transactions by sending funds in their local currency to CurrencyFair, which credits their accounts for exchange. Users can then convert their funds into another currency at competitive rates, often better than the interbank rate, or place an order for a more favorable rate that may be matched with another user. The platform ensures anonymity in transactions, as customers interact solely with CurrencyFair. Regulated by the Irish Financial Regulator, CurrencyFair maintains segregated client accounts to protect customer funds during transactions, ensuring that these funds are not mixed with the company's own finances. This structure provides a safeguard for users in the unlikely event of operational issues. CurrencyFair serves various customers, including international students, business owners, foreign property owners, and overseas workers, facilitating secure and efficient international money transfers.

Linked Finance

Venture Round in 2015
LinkedFinance offers a new and painless way for Irish businesses to borrow money from a large group of real people, including their own customers. Crowd Funding is the new way for companies to borrow, bankers get bypassed, the wheels of business keep turning and everyone wins! Person to Person (P2P) lending or Crowd Funding is simple. People with money to lend can lend it directly to people who need it. With LinkedFinance lenders can lend directly to small businesses looking for funding. Crowd Funding provides complete transparency to both the lender and borrower and it brings lending back to basics where a lender simply deposits funds and when there are enough funds available loans can be made to credit worthy borrowers. How it Works - Businesses looking for a loan can apply at Linkedfinance.com for funding. The loan required and full details of the business are posted in their market. Potential Lenders can participate in an auction process where they bid on how much of the loan they are prepared to fund and the interest rate they require. The lowest rate bids are accepted so the borrower secures the best interest rate possible.

Qstream

Series A in 2015
Qstream, Inc. is a software as a service company that offers a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and drive behavioral change within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves various industries, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company specializes in micro-learning and analytics, aiming to improve the effectiveness of sales personnel through measurable outcomes. Qstream also has engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, along with sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco.

Love & Robots

Seed Round in 2014
Love & Robots is an interactive design brand that offers customers with personalized 3D printed and locally-made accessories. It enables customers to influence, re-design, and personalize products such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, bow ties, coasters, wall art, and phone cases. The products are 3D-printed on-demand and shipped from a factory local to buyers. Love & Robots was founded by Miguel Alonso, Emer O’Daly, Kate O’Daly, and Aoibheann O’Daly in 2012 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Fresco

Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Boxever

Series A in 2014
Boxever Ltd. is a customer intelligence service provider specializing in the travel industry, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with an additional office in Boston. The company leverages data and artificial intelligence to help travel companies enhance customer relationships by integrating both online and offline customer data. Boxever's platform includes several key solutions: BOXEVER TX, which visualizes the customer journey; TX-CORE, a traveler experience management platform that anticipates customer needs; and TX-NOW, an offer management platform. The company collaborates with major brands, including Emirates and Ryanair, to deliver personalized customer experiences and optimize every interaction. Recognized for its innovative use of AI, Boxever has been acknowledged as a leading player in personalization within the industry.

Fresco

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Fresco

Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

CurrencyFair

Seed Round in 2013
CurrencyFair Ltd. is a Dublin-based company that offers online currency exchange and money remittance services. Established in 2009, it operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to exchange currencies and transfer funds to bank accounts globally. Customers initiate transactions by sending funds in their local currency to CurrencyFair, which credits their accounts for exchange. Users can then convert their funds into another currency at competitive rates, often better than the interbank rate, or place an order for a more favorable rate that may be matched with another user. The platform ensures anonymity in transactions, as customers interact solely with CurrencyFair. Regulated by the Irish Financial Regulator, CurrencyFair maintains segregated client accounts to protect customer funds during transactions, ensuring that these funds are not mixed with the company's own finances. This structure provides a safeguard for users in the unlikely event of operational issues. CurrencyFair serves various customers, including international students, business owners, foreign property owners, and overseas workers, facilitating secure and efficient international money transfers.

Qstream

Series A in 2013
Qstream, Inc. is a software as a service company that offers a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and drive behavioral change within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves various industries, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company specializes in micro-learning and analytics, aiming to improve the effectiveness of sales personnel through measurable outcomes. Qstream also has engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, along with sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco.
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