Development Capital

Development Capital, established in 2013 and based in Dublin, Ireland, serves as the growth and expansion investment arm of BDO Ireland. The firm focuses on mid-sized companies across various sectors, including food, agriculture, life sciences, cleantech, information and communications technology, and industrial sectors. Recognizing the unique needs of management teams, Development Capital aims to be more than just a financial partner by offering a collaborative approach that combines funding with expertise and international reach. Their team, which includes experienced Investment Directors and industry experts, is dedicated to providing strategic direction and support to investee companies. Additionally, Development Capital collaborates with major Irish corporates that contribute both capital and valuable international experience, enhancing the potential for business growth.

Ashley Dixon

Investment Manager

Paddy Morrissey

Investment Manager

Anthony O'Driscoll

Investment Director

Fran Stafford

Investment Director

Fran Stafford

Investment Director

15 past transactions

Zartis

Venture Round in 2024
Zartis is a technology consulting firm that specializes in providing tailored software development services and digital solutions. With a global presence in cities such as Cork, London, Berlin, Wroclaw, Valencia, and Madrid, the company boasts a diverse team representing nineteen nationalities. Zartis partners with clients across various sectors, including e-commerce, financial services, medtech, and renewable energy, to enhance their software capabilities. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including website development, technology consulting, team augmentation, and product development, which helps clients optimize their technology efforts while reducing agency costs. Zartis's engineering hubs in Ireland, Spain, and Poland are staffed with skilled professionals proficient in numerous technologies, such as JavaScript frameworks, .NET, Java, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. By managing the entire delivery process, Zartis ensures a seamless experience for its clients without the common challenges associated with outsourcing.

IP Telecom

Private Equity Round in 2023
IP Telecom is an Irish company specializing in cloud-based voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified communications services. It provides business hosted PBX VoIP systems, along with broadband, softphone, payment solutions, and hardware, aiming to deliver affordable and user-friendly communication solutions to its customers across Ireland.

Spotlight Oral Care

Venture Round in 2021
Spotlight Oral Care is an oral health company that specializes in developing, marketing, and selling a diverse array of dental care products. The company offers a range of items, including toothpaste, teeth-whitening strips, and a sonic toothbrush, all made from clean ingredients and packaged in biodegradable materials. Spotlight Oral Care focuses on providing clinically proven and sustainable oral care solutions at accessible prices. Its products are available online and through various retailers across Europe, the UK, and the US, catering to specific consumer oral care needs.

Nomadic Dairy

Venture Round in 2021
Nomadic Dairy is a growing, premium branded yogurt manufacturer. The company supplies multiple products across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Multihog

Venture Round in 2017
Multihog Ltd. is an Irish company that designs, manufactures, and tests multi-purpose tractors and associated parts. Founded in 2008 and based in Dundalk, Ireland, Multihog serves a diverse range of customers, including those in municipal services, airport operations, and facilities management. The company's product offerings include various equipment such as de-icing sprayers, runway light cleaners, snow ploughs, city sweepers, and a variety of maintenance tools like stump grinders and wood chippers. Known for their innovative design and robust construction, Multihog's products are distributed in over 20 countries through an expanding dealer network, emphasizing their commitment to quality and performance in the market.

KnowHowDo

Seed Round in 2017
KnowHowDo is an education-technology company that specializes in lifestyle learning content tailored to personal interests rather than mandatory requirements. The company offers a diverse range of certified courses across various subjects, including technology, business, health and wellness, teaching English, beauty, crafts, and hobbies. With a focus on enhancing skills for careers, side hustles, and personal enrichment, KnowHowDo has successfully sold nearly one million courses. The platform operates on a membership model, providing users with access to high-quality learning experiences designed to meet their individual aspirations.

Perigord

Venture Round in 2017
Perigord Life Science Solutions specializes in providing comprehensive labeling artwork and packaging services tailored for the life sciences sector. With extensive expertise in this highly regulated industry, the company has developed the unique Pharmaceutical Artwork Management System known as GLAMS, which streamlines the artwork management process. Perigord offers a range of services including artwork production for various components, strategic consulting, content creation, animation, and supply chain workflow management. This diverse portfolio enables life science companies to efficiently bring their products to market while adhering to strict regulatory requirements.

Blueface

Venture Round in 2017
Blueface Limited, established in 2004, is a leading unified communication-as-a-service provider, offering cloud-based voice solutions to businesses, enterprises, and carriers in Ireland, the UK, and Italy. The company's services include landline, hosted PBX, managed services, Skype for Business, and unified communications, along with a software platform for flexible and scalable solutions. Blueface also provides VoIP, networking, and mobile services, aiming to help businesses cut costs and maximize efficiency. The company, headquartered in Dublin with offices in London and Italy, is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Broderick's Brothers

Venture Round in 2017
Barry and Bernard Broderick as an offshoot of their family company that produces handmade cakes and treats. It includes individually wrapped cake bars for the grab-and-go sector, boxed mini-bites for multiples, and tray bakes for the cafe sector.

ATA Group

Venture Round in 2017
ATA Group is a manufacturer specializing in metal working materials. It produces and distributes a range of products, including tungsten carbide burs, pneumatic tools, and abrasives, catering to diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and metal fabrication. The company's offerings encompass carbide burrs and forms, bespoke rotary burrs and routers, pneumatic air grinders and sanders, and specialty abrasives, all designed to meet the comprehensive material removal and finishing needs of its clients.

Netwatch Group

Venture Round in 2016
Netwatch Group, established in 2000 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, specializes in remote CCTV security camera monitoring services. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including car dealerships, construction, corporates, manufacturing, warehouses/logistics, and waste management. Netwatch Group's mission is to create a secure environment for clients, ensuring their safety and peace of mind. The company offers real-time video monitoring, GPS tracking, and wireless perimeter security, providing preventative and immediate protection to clients.

Obelisk Group

Venture Round in 2016
Obelisk Group, established in 1996 and headquartered in Cavan, Ireland, specializes in providing infrastructure solutions across telecommunications, power, and renewable energy sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning, design, network deployment, integration, and maintenance for fixed line, fiber, and mobile networks. Additionally, it provides engineering, procurement, project management, and construction services for industrial power systems, as well as survey and design for electrical transmission lines. Obelisk Group is also involved in the development and maintenance of wind farms, offering various wind generation solutions. With a focus on logistics, the company manages warehouse and logistics operations in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Over the years, Obelisk has built a strong reputation for problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and delivering projects within budget, resulting in steady growth and recognition in the industry.

Perigord

Venture Round in 2016
Perigord Life Science Solutions specializes in providing comprehensive labeling artwork and packaging services tailored for the life sciences sector. With extensive expertise in this highly regulated industry, the company has developed the unique Pharmaceutical Artwork Management System known as GLAMS, which streamlines the artwork management process. Perigord offers a range of services including artwork production for various components, strategic consulting, content creation, animation, and supply chain workflow management. This diverse portfolio enables life science companies to efficiently bring their products to market while adhering to strict regulatory requirements.

Lifes2Good

Venture Round in 2015
Lifes2good is a global nutraceutical business that specializes in marketing and distributing a range of health and beauty brands aimed at enhancing consumers' lifestyles. Its flagship product, Viviscal, is a highly acclaimed hair-growth supplement recognized for its clinical efficacy and has gained significant popularity through dynamic marketing and celebrity endorsements. Viviscal is available in over 20,000 retail locations across the United States, where it ranks as a best-seller in major chains like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens, as well as achieving high sales on Amazon among beauty products. Additionally, Lifes2good markets the Emjoi MICRO Pedi, which has seen rapid sales in Europe, selling at an impressive rate. The company focuses on delivering clinically proven products while providing essential sales and marketing services to enhance the value of its brands.

Version 1

Venture Round in 2014
Version 1 is a leading provider of information technology consulting and outsourcing services based in Dublin, Ireland. With nearly three decades of experience, the company specializes in business transformation through software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, focusing on program management, business intelligence, cloud integration, managed services, enterprise resource planning, digital services, and software asset management. Version 1 partners with customers to enhance, modernize, and transform their business processes, employing cutting-edge technology and expert teams. The company emphasizes user-centric design, ensuring that its solutions exceed customer expectations. Version 1's operational model balances the needs of customers, employees, and organizational strength, guided by core values that are integral to its mission.
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