Phorest
Private Equity Round in 2018
Phorest is a software company that develops salon and spa management software and an online booking platform for the hair and beauty industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland, enabling salons to accept online bookings, manage appointments, schedule staff, track stock, and run marketing campaigns and loyalty programs while a consumer-facing service allows clients to book services online.
Metabolomic Diagnostics
Grant in 2018
Metabolomic Diagnostics Ltd., established in 2011 and based in Little Island, Ireland, is a medical diagnostics company focused on early disease detection. It specializes in developing a mass spectrometry-based diagnostic platform that analyzes multiple biomarkers simultaneously, enabling predictive diagnosis of complex diseases. The company's primary application is a blood test for predicting the risk of pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, which can lead to restricted blood supply to the fetus. By identifying diagnostic biomarker panels and translating them into clinical assays, Metabolomic Diagnostics aims to improve pregnancy outcomes through early intervention.
Treemetrics
Venture Round in 2016
Treemetrics is a company based in Cork, Ireland, specializing in advanced measurement systems for the forestry industry. Founded in 2005, Treemetrics develops innovative three-dimensional scanning technology that provides real-time data analytics and insights into standing trees. Its TreeMetrics software automatically generates critical measurements, such as diameter at breast height, basal area, stocking, and volume per tree and hectare. This technology allows timber growers to assess their crops prior to cutting, facilitating the determination of optimal cutting patterns and enabling them to sell their trees at competitive prices. Additionally, the software aids purchasers in improving product recovery by accurately predicting the potential value of timber.
Veronica's Snacks
Seed Round in 2015
Veronica's Snacks Limited is a company based in Cork, Ireland, specializing in the production of a variety of healthy snack options. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products including baked potato and vegetable crisps, as well as crunchy corn-puff snacks. These products are available through various retail channels such as food stores, shops, bars, and restaurants across Ireland, and the company also provides an online purchasing option. Veronica's Snacks is dedicated to delivering enjoyable and nutritious snack choices for consumers of all ages.
Capsos Medical
Venture Round in 2015
Capsos Medical Ltd. is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, established in 2009. The company specializes in developing the CapBuster, a combination device featuring a balloon catheter and guidewire. This innovative solution assists physicians in effectively re-opening chronic total occlusions (CTOs) that have formed due to calcified caps on blockages. By providing a means to treat these challenging occlusions, Capsos Medical aims to enhance patients' quality of life while potentially reducing reliance on less effective and more costly alternatives, such as medication and bypass surgery.
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.
SyncroPhi Systems
Seed Round in 2013
SyncroPhi Systems Ltd. is a medical device company located in Galway, Ireland, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced wireless patient-monitoring systems. Founded in 2007, the company aims to enhance healthcare delivery in front-line settings across the European Union. Its flagship product, KEWS300, is a nursing software that provides healthcare professionals with accurate point-of-care information, facilitating real-time patient tracking and support. SyncroPhi Systems operates under an ISO 13485:2003 certified Quality Management System, ensuring that all products are designed and manufactured in compliance with relevant medical device regulations. The company is focused on improving patient care, optimizing patient flow, and enabling hospital research through its innovative solutions.
Converser
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2011 in Dublin, Ireland, Converser is a mobile app CRM that offers in-app marketing & analytics to help you communicate with your users, transform them into loyal customers, drive revenue and increase the success of your mobile app marketing.
With Converser, you can view detailed app user insights, create beautiful, personalised in-app marketing and customer service messages that work on both iOS and Android devices, segment audiences and use behavioural targeting to help you send the right message to the right user at the right time. Converser also helps you put customer feedback at the heart of your app's development with in-app feedback messaging.
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Kelsius
Venture Round in 2012
Kelsius is a provider of automation technology focused on product safety and compliance for the food services and healthcare sectors. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Donegal, Ireland, the company specializes in wireless temperature monitoring systems and digital HACCP management solutions. Kelsius's technology enhances product safety and ensures adherence to regulatory standards while also optimizing costs related to these processes. By reducing product wastage linked to refrigeration failures and improving food quality, Kelsius empowers its clients to achieve significant cost savings and labor efficiencies through automation.
EpiSensor
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2007, EpiSensor specializes in manufacturing and distributing wireless energy monitoring systems. Its rugged, reliable products include sensors for electricity, oil, gas, water, temperature, and humidity, along with gateways for seamless integration with enterprise-level software. Serving Fortune 500 clients worldwide, EpiSensor helps businesses improve energy performance, lower costs, and reduce environmental impact.
Zartis
Pre Seed Round in 2011
Zartis is a global digital solutions provider specializing in bespoke software development teams. With expertise across various technologies and cloud architectures, they offer services including application development, software architecture, CI/CD, business intelligence, QA automation, and new technology integrations. Zartis partners with diverse industries, delivering innovative tech solutions through their engineering hubs in Ireland, Spain, and Poland.
Phorest
Seed Round in 2011
Phorest is a software company that develops salon and spa management software and an online booking platform for the hair and beauty industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland, enabling salons to accept online bookings, manage appointments, schedule staff, track stock, and run marketing campaigns and loyalty programs while a consumer-facing service allows clients to book services online.
Redmere Technology
Series B in 2009
Redmere Technology, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland, specializes in developing active cable semiconductor solutions. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology that is embedded within cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables tailored for consumer multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, digital video cameras, and PC markets. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a cable manufacturing test platform designed for the rapid testing of active cable solutions utilizing their EyeWire chip technology. Through these innovations, Redmere Technology enhances the performance and reliability of digital connectivity in various applications.
Redmere Technology
Venture Round in 2008
Redmere Technology, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland, specializes in developing active cable semiconductor solutions. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology that is embedded within cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables tailored for consumer multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, digital video cameras, and PC markets. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a cable manufacturing test platform designed for the rapid testing of active cable solutions utilizing their EyeWire chip technology. Through these innovations, Redmere Technology enhances the performance and reliability of digital connectivity in various applications.
Kelsius
Venture Round in 2008
Kelsius is a provider of automation technology focused on product safety and compliance for the food services and healthcare sectors. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Donegal, Ireland, the company specializes in wireless temperature monitoring systems and digital HACCP management solutions. Kelsius's technology enhances product safety and ensures adherence to regulatory standards while also optimizing costs related to these processes. By reducing product wastage linked to refrigeration failures and improving food quality, Kelsius empowers its clients to achieve significant cost savings and labor efficiencies through automation.
WebSell
Venture Round in 2007
WebSell is a provider of e-commerce software that facilitates the integration of point-of-sale (POS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for retailers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, with additional offices in the United States and Poland, WebSell specializes in helping brick-and-mortar retailers establish an online presence. The company's solutions allow these retailers to seamlessly connect their traditional sales channels with e-commerce platforms, empowering them to reach new customers and enhance profitability. Through a global network of partners, WebSell delivers its products and services, enabling retailers to create enterprise-class web stores efficiently. In October 2021, the company rebranded from its previous name, NitroSell.
Redmere Technology
Series A in 2006
Redmere Technology, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland, specializes in developing active cable semiconductor solutions. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology that is embedded within cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables tailored for consumer multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, digital video cameras, and PC markets. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a cable manufacturing test platform designed for the rapid testing of active cable solutions utilizing their EyeWire chip technology. Through these innovations, Redmere Technology enhances the performance and reliability of digital connectivity in various applications.
CELtrak
Venture Round in 2005
CELtrak Limited is a provider of customized GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, catering to industries such as utilities, construction, distribution, and logistics. Founded in 1997 and based in Galway, Ireland, the company offers a variety of products including Fleetwatch, which enables small and medium-sized businesses to monitor vehicles in real-time, and the Veris platform, which supports functions like pay-as-you-drive insurance and vehicle security. CELtrak also develops the Datapod, an onboard device designed for fleet management. In addition to its tracking solutions, the company provides business analysis, solution design, hardware and software engineering, and customer support services, operating a data center to facilitate these operations. CELtrak serves customers in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and beyond, and operates as a subsidiary of Thermo King Corporation.
ANSAmed
Venture Round in 2001
ANSAmed is a prominent provider of advanced medical tubing solutions based in Ireland. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of precision thermoplastic extrusions and components tailored for leading medical device manufacturers. ANSAmed's product offerings include extrusion equipment and custom precision thermoplastic tubing designed to meet the specific needs of various medical fields, including interventional cardiology, radiology, urology, gastrostomy, and neuro-radiology. By focusing on high-quality standards and customization, ANSAmed supports the evolving requirements of the medical industry.