Ireland Strategic Investment Fund

The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) is a €8.5 billion sovereign development fund managed by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA). Established in 2014, ISIF has a unique statutory mandate to invest commercially while supporting economic activity and employment in Ireland. With a long-term investment horizon and flexibility across the capital structure, ISIF seeks to make a difference in transactions where its characteristics can enable positive economic impact. It aims to be an attractive investor for company and project sponsors, leveraging its strong connections in both public and private sectors to drive innovation and facilitate transactions that might otherwise go unrealised. ISIF's portfolio is diversified, with significant allocations to bonds and debt (49.4%), followed by absolute return funds (28.0%) and quoted equity (11.9%).

Nicholas Ashmore

Director

Patrick O' Regan

Senior Investment Manager

Georgina Murphy Ph.D

Investment Director

29 past transactions

Fire1

Venture Round in 2025
Fire1, based in Dublin, Ireland, is dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the lives of heart failure patients. The company has created a remote monitoring system that allows healthcare providers to access real-time patient data and insights. This technology facilitates the early detection of complications associated with heart failure, enabling proactive interventions that can lead to improved patient outcomes. Through its focus on remote monitoring, Fire1 seeks to address critical challenges in heart failure management and contribute to better healthcare solutions.

Fire1

Venture Round in 2023
Fire1, based in Dublin, Ireland, is dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the lives of heart failure patients. The company has created a remote monitoring system that allows healthcare providers to access real-time patient data and insights. This technology facilitates the early detection of complications associated with heart failure, enabling proactive interventions that can lead to improved patient outcomes. Through its focus on remote monitoring, Fire1 seeks to address critical challenges in heart failure management and contribute to better healthcare solutions.

Aer Lingus Group

Debt Financing in 2022
Aer Lingus is a national airline based in Ireland, specializing in air transportation services for both passengers and cargo. The airline is committed to facilitating ease of mobility for its customers, offering a range of travel options that include business class services and a loyalty program known as AerClub. Through its operations, Aer Lingus plays a significant role in connecting Ireland with various destinations around the world.

Vectra AI

Series F in 2021
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Aer Lingus Group

Debt Financing in 2021
Aer Lingus is a national airline based in Ireland, specializing in air transportation services for both passengers and cargo. The airline is committed to facilitating ease of mobility for its customers, offering a range of travel options that include business class services and a loyalty program known as AerClub. Through its operations, Aer Lingus plays a significant role in connecting Ireland with various destinations around the world.

Staycity

Venture Round in 2020
Staycity Ltd. is a provider of serviced apartments across the United Kingdom and Europe, catering to leisure, family, and business travelers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates a portfolio of apartment hotels that offer a variety of amenities, including onsite parking and furnished dining areas. Staycity's properties are located in key cities such as Birmingham, Dublin, Liverpool, Paris, Manchester, Marseille, York, and Edinburgh, ensuring a range of accommodation options for diverse guest needs.

Urban Volt

Venture Round in 2020
UrbanVolt makes sustainability easy via our unique light-as-a-service model. They retrofit commercial premises with LED lighting for no upfront cost. Their unique light-as-a-service business model allows their clients to enjoy cash and energy savings from the moment of installation. They created this company and capex-free model because they believe businesses should not bear the financial risk of energy reduction projects. Their commitment to maintaining light fittings makes sustainability easy.

CropX

Venture Round in 2018
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Genuity Science

Series C in 2018
Genuity Science is a company that specializes in clinco-omics data analysis solutions for researchers in the fields of central nervous system, cardiometabolic, and inflammatory diseases. The company provides a comprehensive global genomics platform that facilitates the study of biological data insights, offering services that include study design, genomic sequencing, data storage, interpretation, secondary analysis, and scalable analytics. By leveraging the human genome, Genuity Science aims to empower organizations to enhance patient health through advanced genomic insights and analysis.

AMCS Group

Series D in 2018
AMCS Group is an Irish company headquartered in Limerick, specializing in integrated software and technology solutions for the waste, recycling, and resource management industries. Founded in 2002 by James Martin and Austin Ryan, AMCS offers a comprehensive range of products, including RFID technology, weighing systems, and ERP software, which facilitate efficient management of operations such as bin, vehicle, and skip management. The company’s platform is designed to standardize and optimize business processes, enabling clients to reduce operating costs, enhance asset utilization, and improve customer service. AMCS Group serves a diverse clientele, including municipalities, private recycling firms, and commercial waste haulers, helping them transition towards a circular economy for better resource management and logistics.

Vectra AI

Series D in 2018
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Kaseya

Venture Round in 2017
Kaseya Limited is a provider of IT management software, designed primarily for IT departments, managed service providers, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2000 and based in Miami, Florida, Kaseya offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes tools for IT environment management, identity and access management, business management, and performance monitoring. Its flagship products, such as Kaseya VSA and Kaseya AuthAnvil, enable users to automate IT tasks, manage networks and datacenters, and streamline business processes like customer relationship management and billing. Kaseya's platform is web-based, allowing IT professionals to efficiently monitor and maintain distributed infrastructures while enhancing productivity and reducing complexity. The company's solutions cater to various industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government, helping clients to secure and optimize their IT operations.

Nautilus Data Technologies

Series C in 2017
Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and constructing water-cooled floating data centers on ocean-going barges, utilizing retired military or construction ships that meet Coast Guard standards. Founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, with an additional office in Stockton, the company employs its patented cooling technology, which uses natural water for efficient cooling, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The waterborne data centers can be assembled rapidly, with deployment times cut from two years to six months, and can accommodate up to 800 server racks. Nautilus' solutions offer substantial cost savings, potentially saving clients up to $4 million annually in energy expenses while producing 19,000 tons fewer emissions compared to traditional data centers. By automating infrastructure in an open-source environment and integrating predictive analytics with military-grade security, Nautilus aims to set a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainability in the data center industry.

Nautilus Data Technologies

Series C in 2017
Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and constructing water-cooled floating data centers on ocean-going barges, utilizing retired military or construction ships that meet Coast Guard standards. Founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, with an additional office in Stockton, the company employs its patented cooling technology, which uses natural water for efficient cooling, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The waterborne data centers can be assembled rapidly, with deployment times cut from two years to six months, and can accommodate up to 800 server racks. Nautilus' solutions offer substantial cost savings, potentially saving clients up to $4 million annually in energy expenses while producing 19,000 tons fewer emissions compared to traditional data centers. By automating infrastructure in an open-source environment and integrating predictive analytics with military-grade security, Nautilus aims to set a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainability in the data center industry.

Swrve

Series D in 2017
Swrve Inc., established in 2009, specializes in mobile marketing automation, engagement, and customer relationship management. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, the company provides an integrated platform supporting various aspects of mobile engagement, retention, and monetization. Swrve's solutions include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email and web push notifications, OTT messaging, AI-driven cross-channel experiences, customer data segmentation, and A/B testing. Serving diverse industries such as airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-marketplaces, and retail, Swrve helps enterprises enhance customer engagement and monetization by delivering personalized mobile experiences.

Cubic Telecom

Series C in 2017
Cubic Telecom Limited is a Dublin-based company that specializes in cloud-based global connectivity and mobility solutions, particularly for the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Its platform, known as PACE, supports real-time analytics and connectivity in over 190 countries, ensuring compliance with regional regulations. The company provides an embedded solution that facilitates software updates, telematics services, and location-based services for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and M2M service providers. Cubic Telecom's offerings include white label solutions, logistics, marketing, and customer care, enabling brands to deliver mobile connectivity products effectively. The company collaborates with notable clients such as Audi, Microsoft, and Volkswagen and has received significant funding from various investors, including Audi Electronics Venture GmbH and Qualcomm. Established in 2006, Cubic Telecom also has offices in San Francisco and Tokyo.

Molten Ventures

Private Equity Round in 2017
Molten Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2006 and located in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on investing in European businesses across various sectors, including software, telecommunications, electronics, digital health, and cleantech services. Molten Ventures aims to support innovative entrepreneurs who are poised to shape the future, particularly in areas such as commercial services, deep technology, artificial intelligence, and software as a service (SaaS). By concentrating on these dynamic sectors, the firm seeks to foster the growth of transformative companies that are at the forefront of technological advancement.

Shannon Airport

Debt Financing in 2017
Shannon Airport is a profitable and expanding airport serving a range of short-haul and long-haul destinations. It’s Ireland’s second long-haul airport and the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way.

InsideSales

Series D in 2017
InsideSales is a company that offers a cloud-based sales engagement platform designed to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of sales teams. By utilizing a data intelligence engine, the platform accelerates revenue growth through improved visibility and strategic engagement. It seamlessly integrates with existing CRM systems, automatically capturing valuable insights from buyer interactions. These insights are delivered directly to sales representatives within their workflows, helping them prioritize daily activities, focus on the most promising accounts and contacts, and optimize engagement throughout the sales funnel. This approach enables B2B sellers to connect with potential buyers at the most opportune moments, ultimately driving sales success.

Finance Ireland

Venture Round in 2016
Finance Ireland is a non-bank lender that focuses on providing a variety of financing solutions across several sectors, including agriculture, construction, healthcare, dental, and retail. As Ireland's largest independent motor finance company, it facilitates the purchase of vehicles for over 25,000 car buyers annually. In addition to motor finance, Finance Ireland offers comprehensive lending options for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector, covering investments in vehicles, machinery, plants, and equipment. The company aims to provide an alternative to traditional banking, offering both residential and commercial mortgages as part of its diverse financial services. With a dedicated team of lending managers, Finance Ireland assists investors throughout the funding process.

Genomics Medicine Ireland

Series A in 2016
Genomics Medicine Ireland is a life sciences company focused on conducting extensive research studies throughout Ireland to explore the connections between the human genome, health, and disease. By analyzing genetic information, the company aims to deepen the understanding of how genetics influences various health outcomes and disease susceptibility. Through its research initiatives, Genomics Medicine Ireland seeks to contribute valuable insights that could inform future medical practices and enhance healthcare delivery.

Aqua Comms

Series A in 2016
Aqua Comms Limited is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services that specializes in subsea cabling solutions for content providers, cloud networks, data centers, IT companies, and the global media. Founded in 2011 and based in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates significant projects such as CeltixConnect, a subsea cable connecting Ireland to the United Kingdom, and the AEConnect system, which links the United States to Europe. Aqua Comms focuses on offering dark fiber, wavelengths, and Ethernet services, enabling its clients to efficiently manage their network needs while ensuring high reliability and performance. The company emphasizes the planning, implementation, and supply of fiber pairs and spectrum services, positioning itself as a key player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.

Molten Ventures

Private Equity Round in 2016
Molten Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2006 and located in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on investing in European businesses across various sectors, including software, telecommunications, electronics, digital health, and cleantech services. Molten Ventures aims to support innovative entrepreneurs who are poised to shape the future, particularly in areas such as commercial services, deep technology, artificial intelligence, and software as a service (SaaS). By concentrating on these dynamic sectors, the firm seeks to foster the growth of transformative companies that are at the forefront of technological advancement.

Dublin City University

Grant in 2016
DCU is a young, dynamic and ambitious university with a distinctive mission to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation. Since admitting its first students in 1980, DCU has grown in both student numbers and size and now occupies a 72 acre site in Glasnevin, just north of Dublin city.

Causeway Capital

Private Equity Round in 2016
Causeway Capital, established in 2015, is a Dublin-based private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments. It focuses on established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland and the UK, providing funding solutions of up to €10 million for growth equity and buyout transactions. The firm supports ambitious management teams with strong, sustainable growth prospects, regardless of sector.

Ardstone Homes

Venture Round in 2016
Ardstone Homes Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the design, development, and construction of residential properties. The company is committed to building homes to the highest standards, aiming to create vibrant new neighborhoods. In addition to its core activities in home construction, Ardstone also provides investment management services, further enhancing its engagement in the residential real estate sector.

Swrve

Series C in 2015
Swrve Inc., established in 2009, specializes in mobile marketing automation, engagement, and customer relationship management. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, the company provides an integrated platform supporting various aspects of mobile engagement, retention, and monetization. Swrve's solutions include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email and web push notifications, OTT messaging, AI-driven cross-channel experiences, customer data segmentation, and A/B testing. Serving diverse industries such as airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-marketplaces, and retail, Swrve helps enterprises enhance customer engagement and monetization by delivering personalized mobile experiences.

AMCS Group

Series C in 2015
AMCS Group is an Irish company headquartered in Limerick, specializing in integrated software and technology solutions for the waste, recycling, and resource management industries. Founded in 2002 by James Martin and Austin Ryan, AMCS offers a comprehensive range of products, including RFID technology, weighing systems, and ERP software, which facilitate efficient management of operations such as bin, vehicle, and skip management. The company’s platform is designed to standardize and optimize business processes, enabling clients to reduce operating costs, enhance asset utilization, and improve customer service. AMCS Group serves a diverse clientele, including municipalities, private recycling firms, and commercial waste haulers, helping them transition towards a circular economy for better resource management and logistics.

Malin Corporation

Venture Round in 2015
Malin Corporation plc is an Irish public limited company established in 2015, with its headquarters in Dublin and additional offices in New Haven, Connecticut, and Research Triangle, North Carolina. The company specializes in venture capital investments, focusing on innovative enterprises within the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors, particularly in oncology, immunology, and genetic diseases. Malin's strategy involves the selective application of capital and operational expertise to support private, pre-IPO, and pre-trade sale businesses in rapidly growing markets. By actively engaging with its investee companies, Malin aims to enhance their value propositions and facilitate their journey toward commercial success.
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