Allied Irish Banks

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is a financial services group based in Irishtown, Dublin, primarily serving the Republic of Ireland. Established in 1966, AIB offers a wide range of services to retail, business, and corporate clients, maintaining strong market positions in key segments under the AIB, EBS, and Haven brands. The bank is also active in Great Britain as Allied Irish Bank (GB) and operates in Northern Ireland under the name First Trust Bank. AIB places a strong emphasis on relationship-driven service, particularly for medium to large-sized businesses, and has built its reputation over more than 40 years, with a significant portion of new business stemming from customer referrals.

Ray Fitzpatrick

Director, Equity Capital

John Fogarty

Managing Director, Corporate Finance

Terence Liston

Head of Equity Capital

John McCarthy

Director, Corporate Finance

Mark Reid

Director, Corporate Finance

Danielle Smith

Director, Equity Capital

Past deals in Ireland

Kennedy Wilson

Post in 2022
Established in 1997, Kennedy Wilson is a California-headquartered firm targeting investments in hotel, commercial and residential properties in the western United States, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Irish Residential Properties REIT Plc (“I•RES” registration # 529737) is an Irish REIT focused on consolidating the fragmented Irish rental market by targeting quality multi-unit residential real estate in Dublin and other major centres. I•RES is externally managed by certain subsidiaries of CAPREIT (TSX:CAR.UN). Through its arrangements with CAPREIT, I•RES’s operational strategy is to deliver superior customer service, enhance tenant retention, and deliver quality homes by leveraging CAPREIT’s hands-on experience, and proven operating philosophies.

Payslip

Seed Round in 2018
Payslip Ltd. develops payroll management software tailored for multi-national enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westport, Ireland, with an additional office in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers a software-as-a-service solution that includes features such as a Global Payroll Manager for overseeing payroll operations, an Employee Portal for self-service access by various employee types, and a reporting tool for multi-functional analysis. The software also includes a Corporate Organizer and a General Data Protection Regulations tool to assist companies in managing personal data and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Payslip's technology facilitates the standardization of global payroll processes, providing multinationals with centralized management, visibility, and the ability to scale operations into new countries efficiently.

Ornua

Debt Financing in 2017
They listen to their customers, develop products to meet their needs and create brand and marketing campaigns that inspire and engage. The milk is delivered to the processor where it is transformed into quality dairy products that are full of taste and loved by consumers around the world. It all begins with the Irish dairy cow. Irishgrass-fed cows produce rich, creamy milk full ofnatural goodness.

Smartbox

Debt Financing in 2017
Smartbox is a European provider of experience gifts, operating in eleven countries and offering a diverse range of memorable activities for customers. The company features nearly 40,000 experience providers, allowing customers to select from various themes, including romantic getaways, gourmet dinners, adventure activities like parachute jumps, and wellness retreats. Smartbox distributes its experience vouchers and gift cards through its online platform as well as 12,000 retail points of sale. The company aims to enhance special moments for its customers by providing unique gifting experiences that cater to different interests and occasions.

TransferMate

Series A in 2017
TransferMate is a global B2B payments technology company that facilitates cross-border payments for businesses, making the process more affordable, efficient, and user-friendly. With over $10 billion transferred for clients, TransferMate operates one of the largest private portfolios of payment licenses worldwide, including licenses in all 50 US states. This extensive license network allows the company to send and receive payments at a significantly lower cost and faster speed than traditional banks. The platform offers features such as online payment tracking, automated notifications for payees, and bank account verification, ensuring clients benefit from better exchange rates and reduced transfer fees. Additionally, TransferMate's technology seamlessly integrates with leading accounting software, streamlining payment administration for finance teams and enhancing the overall global payments experience for its clients.

Ostoform

Grant in 2017
Ostoform Limited is a medical device company based in Dublin, Ireland, focused on improving skin health for individuals with ostomies. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Limerick, Ostoform develops patented technologies aimed at managing and reducing skin complications associated with ostomies. The company's primary products include a mouldable seal that fits securely around the stoma and FLOWASSIST, which directs stoma output away from the skin. By effectively guiding the corrosive output into the ostomy bag, these products help prevent skin irritation and swelling, enhancing patient comfort and quality of life. Ostoform aims to become a global leader in the ostomy skin health market, leveraging its innovative solutions to address the needs of ostomy patients.

Good4U

Venture Round in 2014
The Good4U story began in 2004 with the seeds of a great idea! Bernie and her daughter Michelle, a certified dietitian and nutritionist, were introduced to the sprouting phenomena and one very special ‘Super Sprouts’ mix containing a special mix of brocco sprouts and super shoots was created.

Allied Arval

Acquisition in 2007
Allied Arval provides leasing and fleet management solutions.