Enterprise Ireland

Established in 1998, Enterprise Ireland is a government agency dedicated to fostering the growth of Irish businesses. It focuses on accelerating company development to achieve strong global market positions, driving national and regional prosperity.

Stephen Creaner

Executive Director

Past deals in SME

Assiduous

Seed Round in 2025
Assiduous is a financial technology company that specializes in digital transaction planning. It offers a platform designed to assist business owners, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in preparing for successful future transactions. The company's mission is to enable global business owners to build valuable businesses by leveraging capital markets technology. Its services focus on making companies financeable, simplifying the complexities of financial transactions and corporate finance, and providing tools and resources for effective planning and execution.

Marama Labs

Grant in 2024
Founded in 2019, Marama Labs develops and markets a novel UV-Vis spectroscopy technology for scientific-analytical instrumentation. Its instrument measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of clear and turbid liquids, helping customers maintain sample integrity, reduce preparation steps, and improve measurement turnaround time.

Assiduous

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Assiduous is a financial technology company that specializes in digital transaction planning. It offers a platform designed to assist business owners, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in preparing for successful future transactions. The company's mission is to enable global business owners to build valuable businesses by leveraging capital markets technology. Its services focus on making companies financeable, simplifying the complexities of financial transactions and corporate finance, and providing tools and resources for effective planning and execution.

Saol

Seed Round in 2023
Saol is a developer of a workplace wellness application aimed at supporting employees' physical and mental health. The platform offers a diverse range of over 25 hours of on-demand programming, including fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, and cook-along classes. By providing both on-demand and live well-being programs, Saol enables small to medium-sized businesses to enhance employee health and foster a more supportive work environment.

The Book Haven

Grant in 2023
The Book Haven is an Irish-owned family business offering excellence in customer service and supplying students, parents, schools and offices with the following range of products since 1984. Primary school books Secondary school books School and office stationery Art and craft materials Revision Guides and Exam papers Educational toys, games and puzzles Book covering Revise Wise Revision Guides Less Stress More Success Revision Guides General Reading The Book Haven is one of the largest suppliers of school books in the country and we stock new and second-hand school books all year round both on-line and in our ten retail shops.

PepTalk

Seed Round in 2022
Real-world, holistic wellbeing your employees will thank you for. We are obsessed with delivering fun, engaging wellbeing programmes to workplaces to help take care of busy humans. Our holistic wellbeing philosophy is simple. We believe that small daily changes + layer over time = transformational change. Our focus? Fitness, nutrition and mindset. Our mission is to change your world, one PepStep at a time!

Bowsy

Seed Round in 2022
Bowsy connects businesses with undergraduate and postgraduate students worldwide, replacing traditional part-time jobs with remote, study-relevant tasks. For employers, this addresses inefficiencies in graduate recruitment processes and underutilization of skilled student workforce. For students, it enhances job prospects while minimizing academic performance impact.

Outmin

Seed Round in 2021
Outmin provides real-time accounting software and outsourced accounting services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Using artificial intelligence, its platform delivers real-time financial data and supports payroll management, accounting management, bookkeeping, tax compliance, tax credit management, and company secretarial and formation. The solution is designed to modernize financial operations by aggregating data-driven insights to help clients streamline their finances and maintain compliance. Outmin was founded by David Kelleher and Ross Hunt.

Sidero

Funding Round in 2021
Sidero is a software services company specializing in solving business challenges through software innovation. Sidero enables companies to scale more quickly while remaining confident that their software, projects, infrastructure, and cloud services will always succeed.

PepTalk

Seed Round in 2021
Real-world, holistic wellbeing your employees will thank you for. We are obsessed with delivering fun, engaging wellbeing programmes to workplaces to help take care of busy humans. Our holistic wellbeing philosophy is simple. We believe that small daily changes + layer over time = transformational change. Our focus? Fitness, nutrition and mindset. Our mission is to change your world, one PepStep at a time!

Frankli

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017 and based in Sligo, Ireland, Frankli develops a platform for human resources that focuses on engagement and performance management. The company aims to enhance productivity by providing tools for goal setting using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), measuring performance through regular pulse surveys, and facilitating improvements via one-to-one meetings and 360-degree reviews.

ZiggyTec

Seed Round in 2019
ZiggyTec offers an ESG- and health-oriented solution that monitors indoor air quality and provides actionable insights for business stakeholders, helping organizations improve occupant well-being and environmental performance. The company also develops data software for managers of multi-site operations to control energy costs by aggregating data from gas, electricity, water and heat meters through IoT-enabled sensors and transmitting it to a cloud-based platform for continuous monitoring and asset tracking.

Flender Peer-to-Peer Finance

Seed Round in 2018
Flender ® is a peer-to-peer finance platform which helps businesses raise expansion finance very quickly. Flender launched early 2017 to Irish business borrowers.

SmartFactory

Seed Round in 2018
SmartFactory specializes in smart factory solutions that reduce downtime, enhance productivity, and maximize efficiency. They achieve this by identifying hidden losses and translating critical data into actionable intelligence. Their offerings are complemented by industry-proven technology from partners like Siemens and TurckBanner.

Socio Local

Venture Round in 2017
We are a digital marketing platform specifically designed for MLBs (multi-location brands) to reach more people by activating their locations' social media potential across multiple platforms in as few steps as possible and driving more sales in the physical locations.

Rockfield Medical Devices

Venture Round in 2017
Rockfield Medical Devices is a forward-thinking small to medium enterprise focused on human-centered design within the medical device sector. Founded by an industry expert, the company comprises a team of recognized professionals from medical device research and design. Rockfield is dedicated to becoming a global leader in the enteral feeding market, aiming to enhance user satisfaction through innovative, plug-and-play technologies that prioritize design, usability, and mobility. The company's platform significantly improves the mobility and quality of life for individuals relying on tube feeding, while also streamlining technical support and reducing maintenance costs for sales partners. By offering a user-friendly, lightweight, and discreet mobile feeding system, Rockfield Medical Devices seeks to transform service models in the enteral feeding community.

WeSavvy

Venture Round in 2017
WeSavvy Limited is a Dublin-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a mobile application designed to reward policyholders and employees for engaging in healthy activities such as walking, running, or cycling. The WeSavvy application enables users to manage their activities while earning rewards in the form of cash points and benefits that can be applied to their insurance premiums. Additionally, WeSavvy operates a digital platform that aggregates lifestyle data from various consumer sources, including apps, wearables, and social media. This data is refined to provide actionable insights for financial service providers, particularly within the Life, Protection, and Health insurance markets in the US and EU. By leveraging Big Data and IoT technologies, WeSavvy enhances risk management and customer engagement, fostering a better understanding of consumer behavior and facilitating the personalization of insurance policies.

Hiri

Venture Round in 2017
Hiri is an enterprise email application that helps organizations manage and customize email workflows. The platform enables users to separate conversations, organize contacts and tasks, and optimize communication to improve productivity and keep mail under control. Based in Ireland, Hiri has operated from Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs and participated in accelerator programs such as Wayra, underscoring its focus on enterprise communication tools.

Fioru Software

Venture Round in 2017
Compliance and Quality assurance tool for training saves time and money.

SoftPotential

Venture Round in 2017
SoftPotential mission is to make business software easy and enjoyable. They design and develop software for business customers that ask for and demand rich functionalities with ease of use. They adopt agile project management to customize their solutions for the specific needs of their customers. Trusted for their devotion to quality and customer care, they help small to complex organizations to maximize their productivity and "deliver more than expected” every day.

Ordorite

Venture Round in 2017
Ordorite Software, founded in 2006 by Stephen Connolly, specializes in cloud-based retail management solutions tailored for the furniture retail industry. Drawing from his background in furniture retail and expertise in electronics and software engineering, Connolly developed a unique platform that optimizes both in-store and online sales while enhancing stock management. The software employs advanced algorithms to streamline purchasing processes and improve management reporting, ultimately helping retailers reduce operational costs and enhance overall business efficiency. With offices in Galway and London, Ordorite focuses on building strong partnerships with clients to ensure they derive maximum value from the software. The company remains committed to innovation, continually adapting its solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Growcap Finance

Venture Round in 2017
Growcap Finance Limited is a Dublin-based company that specializes in providing trade and supply chain finance services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015, the company focuses on offering financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of the UK and Irish SME sector. As of May 2019, Growcap Finance operates as a subsidiary of LDF Operations Limited.

Skmmp

Seed Round in 2017
Skmmp is an enterprise software company specializing in business-to-business (B2B) wholesale order management solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in Paris, France, and Milan, Italy, Skmmp serves brands, retailers, wholesalers, agencies, and integrators. The company's flagship product is a centralized digital wholesale platform that facilitates transactions between fashion designers, brands, and high-end global retailers. This platform includes features such as a 24/7 virtual showroom for brand discovery, appointment scheduling, order documentation, and real-time data on inventory orders and deliveries. Additionally, Skmmp offers SMARTShowroom, a voice AI-based virtual showroom that enhances the user experience with sales analysis, live chat, online buyer tracking, and synchronized retailer terms.

Sportlomo

Venture Round in 2016
Sportlomo is a sports management platform that has been serving local and amateur sports organizations since 2000. The company aims to assist volunteers and coaches who coordinate games by providing a comprehensive system that simplifies the management of sports events and competitions. Its platform is utilized by sports administrators across various countries, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada, and Australia, effectively supporting over a million sports enthusiasts. Sportlomo's services encompass member and event registration, competition management, compliance, and payments, all integrated with major payment processors. The platform's multilingual capabilities facilitate its expansion into new markets while offering split payment options to streamline financial transactions for users. Through its solutions, Sportlomo empowers sports organizations to operate more efficiently and enhance the overall sporting experience.

Elephant Smart Business

Venture Round in 2016
Elephant Smart Business, founded in 2008 and based in Longford, Ireland, is a software company specializing in biometric and touch-screen terminals integrated with cloud-based time and attendance management solutions. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to support both fixed and remote employees. These services include live exception reporting, SMS reminders and alerts, automatic holiday and leave calculations, payroll exports, visitor management, budgeting and costing tools, appraisal reports, compliance tips, NERA form creation, secure audit trails, and live fire roll calls. With over 16 years of experience, Elephant Smart Business serves various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and consulting, leveraging a skilled workforce to enhance operational efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses.

Hiri

Seed Round in 2016
Hiri is an enterprise email application that helps organizations manage and customize email workflows. The platform enables users to separate conversations, organize contacts and tasks, and optimize communication to improve productivity and keep mail under control. Based in Ireland, Hiri has operated from Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs and participated in accelerator programs such as Wayra, underscoring its focus on enterprise communication tools.

Intact Software

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Dundalk, Ireland in 1992, Intact Software specializes in business management software for distributive trade, engineering, merchant, and retail sectors. Their platform offers accounting, business management, and enterprise resource planning features, serving over 2,500 companies worldwide with a customer retention rate of over 99%. They employ over 50 staff, predominantly developers and analysts.

Mail Metrics

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2016, Mail Metrics is an Irish company specializing in digital communication solutions. It helps businesses streamline postal processes by automating and digitizing paper-driven tasks, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

GRID Finance

Venture Round in 2016
GRID Finance is an innovative Irish fintech company transforming banking services. It specializes in creating practical financial products tailored to modern lifestyles, focusing on helping individuals, local businesses, and community organizations access funds, earn returns, and manage their money effectively.

Brandtone

Series D in 2015
Brandtone Limited is a mobile marketing solutions provider based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in various countries, including South Africa, Brazil, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in delivering engagement through multiple channels such as SMS, voice response, email, and web, enabling brands to connect effectively with consumers. Brandtone's agile platform integrates various digital formats, including social media, messaging apps, and QR codes, allowing marketers to enhance return on investment and foster relationships with consumers in real-time. The company's voice-based mobile platform is accessible on any handset and network, encouraging high participation rates in marketing campaigns. Brandtone aims to support businesses in achieving both short-term and long-term brand objectives, particularly in emerging markets characterized by a growing middle class. However, as of March 3, 2017, Brandtone Limited entered liquidation.

Sighter

Funding Round in 2013
Sighter Limited, established in 2013 and based in Dublin, Ireland, develops a photography-based mobile game that transforms sightseeing into an interactive experience. The application functions as a treasure hunting game, allowing players to explore urban environments by taking and sharing photos of interesting sights, while engaging in a "hot and cold" style of play. Targeted at travelers, families, and individuals who enjoy walking and gaming, Sighter combines elements of popular platforms like Pinterest, Geocaching, and Instagram to create a unique blend of exploration and entertainment. Additionally, Sighter serves as an enterprise platform for the tourism and events industries, leveraging gamification to enhance the experiences of tourists, site visitors, and event attendees. The company has participated in various startup accelerators and has received support from organizations such as Enterprise Ireland.

BlikBook

Seed Round in 2013
BlikBook Limited, founded in 2010 and based in London, operates an online course engagement platform designed to facilitate interaction between lecturers and students at universities. The platform allows lecturers to manage student engagement outside of traditional classroom settings, enabling them to support students effectively through a system that addresses common course questions. BlikBook promotes collaboration among students by encouraging peer-to-peer assistance, thereby creating a repository of answers and minimizing duplicate inquiries. Accessible on various devices, including laptops, tablets, and mobiles, the platform can seamlessly integrate with existing Virtual Learning Environments or function as a standalone website. Additionally, it provides detailed analytics to help lecturers understand and enhance student engagement, ultimately improving the overall learning experience. BlikBook operates as a subsidiary of Civitas Learning, Inc.

Synference

Seed Round in 2013
Synference is a high-tech startup that specializes in predictive analytics, enabling businesses to forecast customer behavior and assess the impact of decisions on an individual customer level. The company's platform integrates optimization technology and machine learning to streamline the discovery of patterns and insights, enhancing the efficiency of A/B testing processes. Additionally, Synference's tools facilitate automatic decision-making to optimize key business metrics, while offering modules that improve customer retention, segmentation, cross-selling, and customer relationship management. The founding team brings PhD-level expertise in data analysis technology, positioning Synference as a leader in the application of sophisticated analytics for business growth.

Senddr

Seed Round in 2012
Senddr is a developer of a connected data e-invoicing platform designed to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions between businesses. Its innovative service enables the instant transfer of invoices across different accounting systems, facilitating seamless communication between suppliers, customers, and accounting software. By using Senddr, businesses can quickly send and receive invoices, significantly reducing errors and the time spent on data entry. This capability not only accelerates payment processes but also lowers invoicing and subcontractor costs, allowing companies to optimize their financial operations and improve cash flow management.

Brandtone

Venture Round in 2011
Brandtone Limited is a mobile marketing solutions provider based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in various countries, including South Africa, Brazil, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in delivering engagement through multiple channels such as SMS, voice response, email, and web, enabling brands to connect effectively with consumers. Brandtone's agile platform integrates various digital formats, including social media, messaging apps, and QR codes, allowing marketers to enhance return on investment and foster relationships with consumers in real-time. The company's voice-based mobile platform is accessible on any handset and network, encouraging high participation rates in marketing campaigns. Brandtone aims to support businesses in achieving both short-term and long-term brand objectives, particularly in emerging markets characterized by a growing middle class. However, as of March 3, 2017, Brandtone Limited entered liquidation.

Lighthouse BCS

Seed Round in 2011
They provide our clients with a set of services to support a quick and painless way to manage Accounts Payable, with a particular emphasis on shortening the submission, approval and payment of invoices.

Sentry Wireless

Seed Round in 2007
Sentry Wireless is an award-winning provider of mobile security solutions, founded in 2006. The company has developed and patented the first firewall for SIM cards, enhancing mobile phone security against unwanted SMS messages, which include advertising, phishing, and hoax threats. Sentry Wireless's innovative platform extends beyond its core application, SpamGuard, to include solutions for child safety (Kidsafe) and corporate call expenditure. With the rise in mobile phone usage globally, particularly in regions like Asia, the Middle East, India, and America, the prevalence of SMS spam has become a significant concern for subscribers. Sentry Wireless aims to address this challenge by positioning its technology as an essential security measure, much like the firewalls commonly found on personal computers. The company envisions a future where its firewall technology is integrated into every SIM card and mobile device, ensuring safer communication for users worldwide.

Eblana Photonics

Seed Round in 2007
Eblana Photonics Ltd. is a manufacturer of laser diode products, specializing in applications for the space, medical, sensor, and fiber-optic communications industries. Founded in 2001 by Dr. James O’Gorman and Prof. John Hegarty, the company emerged from advanced research initiatives in photonics at leading Irish universities, particularly Trinity College Dublin. Eblana Photonics focuses on developing scalable laser manufacturing technologies that reduce costs while delivering high-performance, single-wavelength lasers suitable for various mass market applications, including broadband, access, and enterprise markets. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides contract research and development services, leveraging its expertise to meet the specific needs of its clients. Headquartered in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, Eblana has expanded its presence internationally with offices in France, Germany, the United States, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
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