Kernel Capital

Kernel Capital is an independent investment firm that manages the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Venture Funds, which is recognized as one of the largest and most active sources of equity financing for technology companies on the island of Ireland, encompassing both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The firm leverages its extensive network to assist portfolio companies in recruiting top talent, expanding into international markets, and achieving significant revenue growth. Kernel Capital has successfully raised over €210 million from a diverse group of investors, including strategic partners such as Bank of Ireland and various educational foundations. The firm is notable for consistently delivering strong financial returns and has facilitated over 20 substantial trade sales to publicly listed corporations on major exchanges, including NASDAQ, NYSE, and LSE.

Orla Rimmington

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preico

Seed Round in 2024
Preico Network empowers Web2 and Web3 developers to create, own, and monetize crypto-native AI models on a decentralized platform

Pretto

Venture Round in 2024
Pretto is an online mortgage platform that simplifies the process of obtaining a mortgage loan by providing a transparent price comparison service. The company enables users to compare mortgage rates from various banks, streamlining the application process and enhancing file optimization. By guiding customers through the entire journey until the signing of their loan, Pretto offers a free and non-binding service that ensures access to tailored financing solutions for individual projects.

Cirdan

Venture Round in 2023
Cirdan Imaging Limited specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and supply of medical imaging products and software aimed at enhancing diagnostic processes. The company offers a range of solutions, including ULTRA, a laboratory information system that facilitates access to patient information across clinical laboratories, as well as PathLite and PathLite Compact, which cater to gross imaging applications. Additionally, Cirdan provides VividPath PACS, a software platform for image acquisition and annotation. Their solutions cover various medical fields, including clinical pathology and microbiology. Cirdan's products are distributed through a network across Europe, Australia, Canada, North America, and the Middle East. Founded in May 2010 and headquartered in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Cirdan has expanded its presence with offices in Canada and Australia. The company was previously known as Beechmount Enterprises Limited before rebranding in June 2010.

Pilot Photonics

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2011, Pilot Photonics specializes in developing and licensing comb source laser technology. Its primary products include prototypes, reference designs, and technology licenses for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), offering applications across various sectors such as telecommunications, medical devices, manufacturing, and aerospace.

Causeway Sensors

Venture Round in 2022
Causeway Sensors is a Belfast-based company focused on nanotechnology-based sensors for rapid biological analysis. Its core offering includes a chip embedded with gold nanorods that act as optical antennas and a companion device to read detection events on the chip surface, enabling point-of-care diagnostics and real-time biomolecular interaction analysis. The company markets the Affinity biosensor and Access Chip, a compact bench-top platform designed for researchers to study biomolecular interactions at an accessible price. Additionally, Causeway Sensors develops sensor technology for pharmaceutical drug discovery, capable of capturing critical data early in screening processes and integrating into stages of development to potentially reduce timelines and costs and improve candidate selection.

Pretto

Series B in 2022
Pretto is an online mortgage platform that simplifies the process of obtaining a mortgage loan by providing a transparent price comparison service. The company enables users to compare mortgage rates from various banks, streamlining the application process and enhancing file optimization. By guiding customers through the entire journey until the signing of their loan, Pretto offers a free and non-binding service that ensures access to tailored financing solutions for individual projects.

AltraTech

Venture Round in 2021
AltraTech designs biosensors and semiconductor chips for DNA testing to support food traceability in the agriculture sector. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Shannon, Ireland, the company also develops a portable viral detection device that combines enrichment and semiconductor techniques to match the sensitivity and specificity of PCR in a compact form, enabling rapid and accurate measurement of viral DNA, RNA, antigens, or antibodies for diagnostics.

Nova Leah

Venture Round in 2021
Nova Leah specializes in medical device cybersecurity. Its flagship product, SelectEvidence, is an intelligent risk management solution that helps manufacturers identify vulnerabilities and comply with security standards.

B-Secur

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in Belfast, UK, B-Secur specializes in ECG biometric technology for secure device access. It offers HeartKey®, a suite of advanced algorithms for user identification, wellness monitoring, and health analytics. With over 50 years of combined hardware and material science expertise, B-Secur helps partners reduce development costs while integrating its world-class ECG technology.

Kianda

Seed Round in 2021
Kianda is a cloud-based no-code platform that enables businesses to automate complex processes by building forms and workflows within their browser. It integrates seamlessly with back-end systems, focusing on improving collaboration, communication, and efficiency.

Datactics

Venture Round in 2021
Datactics specializes in AI-augmented data quality software that profiles, cleans, matches, and monitors big data. Serving clients across banking, finance, government, healthcare, and industry sectors, Datactics empowers business users to visualize and fix data without relying on IT resources. Its solutions ensure compliance with financial regulations, enhance AML & KYC functions, and eliminate common data management roadblocks.

MetisDAO

Seed Round in 2021
Metis is a first of its kind, scaling and user friendly platform built to scale Ethereum and facilitate infrastructure development. The Metis Layer 2 is just the core component of the Metis Stack*, followed by the Reputation Power System, and the Decentralized Autonomous Company (DAC) Framework.

B-Secur

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Belfast, UK, B-Secur specializes in ECG biometric technology for secure device access. It offers HeartKey®, a suite of advanced algorithms for user identification, wellness monitoring, and health analytics. With over 50 years of combined hardware and material science expertise, B-Secur helps partners reduce development costs while integrating its world-class ECG technology.

Code Institute

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Code Institute is a European coding bootcamp offering full-stack web development diploma courses. It provides mentored training through classrooms and online platforms, covering HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, GitHub, data management, agile development, Django, and frameworks.

Changeover Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Changeover Technologies is a Belfast, United Kingdom-based provider of pelletizing technology founded in 2009. It develops and operates processes that convert fine particulate waste, including coal waste, into spheroid pellets and other saleable end products such as briquettes and biomass, enabling metallurgical coal pellet production and BioCoal output. The company offers tailored solutions to clean up legacy waste, reduce CO2 emissions, and lower ongoing costs by turning waste streams into high-value materials for customers.

Automated Intelligence

Private Equity Round in 2019
Automated Intelligence Limited is a data management software company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. The company specializes in providing solutions that enable organizations to transition smoothly to Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365. Its offerings include AI.DATALIFT, which extracts insights from unstructured data sources, and AI.SYNCPOINT+, a tool that integrates SharePoint libraries with Microsoft Outlook for offline access. Automated Intelligence's platform allows enterprises to analyze, optimize, and manage their data effectively, ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies while improving data quality and user experience. By facilitating a comprehensive view of data assets and enhancing governance throughout the data lifecycle, Automated Intelligence helps organizations reduce costs associated with legacy data systems and maximize the value of their information management efforts.

Changeover Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Changeover Technologies is a Belfast, United Kingdom-based provider of pelletizing technology founded in 2009. It develops and operates processes that convert fine particulate waste, including coal waste, into spheroid pellets and other saleable end products such as briquettes and biomass, enabling metallurgical coal pellet production and BioCoal output. The company offers tailored solutions to clean up legacy waste, reduce CO2 emissions, and lower ongoing costs by turning waste streams into high-value materials for customers.

Datactics

Series A in 2019
Datactics specializes in AI-augmented data quality software that profiles, cleans, matches, and monitors big data. Serving clients across banking, finance, government, healthcare, and industry sectors, Datactics empowers business users to visualize and fix data without relying on IT resources. Its solutions ensure compliance with financial regulations, enhance AML & KYC functions, and eliminate common data management roadblocks.

B-Secur

Series A in 2019
Founded in Belfast, UK, B-Secur specializes in ECG biometric technology for secure device access. It offers HeartKey®, a suite of advanced algorithms for user identification, wellness monitoring, and health analytics. With over 50 years of combined hardware and material science expertise, B-Secur helps partners reduce development costs while integrating its world-class ECG technology.

Pretto

Series A in 2019
Pretto is an online mortgage platform that simplifies the process of obtaining a mortgage loan by providing a transparent price comparison service. The company enables users to compare mortgage rates from various banks, streamlining the application process and enhancing file optimization. By guiding customers through the entire journey until the signing of their loan, Pretto offers a free and non-binding service that ensures access to tailored financing solutions for individual projects.

Nova Leah

Venture Round in 2018
Nova Leah specializes in medical device cybersecurity. Its flagship product, SelectEvidence, is an intelligent risk management solution that helps manufacturers identify vulnerabilities and comply with security standards.

Sytorus

Venture Round in 2018
Sytorus Ltd., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in data protection deployment and consulting services. The company addresses the increasing reputational risks associated with privacy for businesses, particularly in light of stringent European regulations. Sytorus offers a range of services, including data protection executive assessments, privacy impact assessments, and data protection capability assessments. Additionally, it provides a privacy engine specifically designed for data protection officers, along with onsite and offsite training solutions for both officers and general staff. With a team of experts in data protection legislation, technology, and business operations, Sytorus has experience across various sectors, assisting organizations from start-ups to large enterprises in implementing best practices in privacy management throughout the European Economic Area.

Datactics

Venture Round in 2018
Datactics specializes in AI-augmented data quality software that profiles, cleans, matches, and monitors big data. Serving clients across banking, finance, government, healthcare, and industry sectors, Datactics empowers business users to visualize and fix data without relying on IT resources. Its solutions ensure compliance with financial regulations, enhance AML & KYC functions, and eliminate common data management roadblocks.

DisplayNote Technologies

Series B in 2018
DisplayNote Technologies Ltd. is a software and app developer headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, established in 2011. The company specializes in creating solutions that enhance collaboration and sharing across various devices and platforms. Its flagship product, DisplayNote, caters to both educational institutions and enterprises by offering features such as screen mirroring, wireless presenting, personalized notes, audience polling, and real-time collaboration. The software is designed to facilitate interactive presentations, enabling users to connect and collaborate seamlessly across large-format displays, desktops, and mobile devices. DisplayNote Technologies serves a global clientele, aiming to simplify meeting environments and enhance the presentation experience for users.

Causeway Sensors

Venture Round in 2018
Causeway Sensors is a Belfast-based company focused on nanotechnology-based sensors for rapid biological analysis. Its core offering includes a chip embedded with gold nanorods that act as optical antennas and a companion device to read detection events on the chip surface, enabling point-of-care diagnostics and real-time biomolecular interaction analysis. The company markets the Affinity biosensor and Access Chip, a compact bench-top platform designed for researchers to study biomolecular interactions at an accessible price. Additionally, Causeway Sensors develops sensor technology for pharmaceutical drug discovery, capable of capturing critical data early in screening processes and integrating into stages of development to potentially reduce timelines and costs and improve candidate selection.

Pilot Photonics

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2011, Pilot Photonics specializes in developing and licensing comb source laser technology. Its primary products include prototypes, reference designs, and technology licenses for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), offering applications across various sectors such as telecommunications, medical devices, manufacturing, and aerospace.

Automated Intelligence

Venture Round in 2017
Automated Intelligence Limited is a data management software company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. The company specializes in providing solutions that enable organizations to transition smoothly to Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365. Its offerings include AI.DATALIFT, which extracts insights from unstructured data sources, and AI.SYNCPOINT+, a tool that integrates SharePoint libraries with Microsoft Outlook for offline access. Automated Intelligence's platform allows enterprises to analyze, optimize, and manage their data effectively, ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies while improving data quality and user experience. By facilitating a comprehensive view of data assets and enhancing governance throughout the data lifecycle, Automated Intelligence helps organizations reduce costs associated with legacy data systems and maximize the value of their information management efforts.

B-Secur

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Belfast, UK, B-Secur specializes in ECG biometric technology for secure device access. It offers HeartKey®, a suite of advanced algorithms for user identification, wellness monitoring, and health analytics. With over 50 years of combined hardware and material science expertise, B-Secur helps partners reduce development costs while integrating its world-class ECG technology.

AltraTech

Venture Round in 2017
AltraTech designs biosensors and semiconductor chips for DNA testing to support food traceability in the agriculture sector. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Shannon, Ireland, the company also develops a portable viral detection device that combines enrichment and semiconductor techniques to match the sensitivity and specificity of PCR in a compact form, enabling rapid and accurate measurement of viral DNA, RNA, antigens, or antibodies for diagnostics.

HiberGene Diagnostics

Series B in 2017
HiberGene Diagnostics, founded in 2009 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of molecular diagnostic tests for human infectious diseases. The company utilizes Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) technology to create rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use tests. Their portfolio includes tests for Meningococcus and Group B Streptococcus, which detect severe forms of bacterial meningitis. HiberGene's products are distributed worldwide through diagnostic distributors. The company is led by CEO Brendan Farrell and has an active research pipeline, with plans to release new tests annually to meet significant clinical needs.

OncoMark

Venture Round in 2017
OncoMark Limited, founded in 2007 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the discovery and development of diagnostics and therapeutic targets for cancer patients. As a spin-out from University College Dublin, the company focuses on creating companion diagnostic tests that enhance patient stratification in cancer drug development. These tests aid pharmaceutical companies in identifying patients for whom specific drugs are most likely to be effective, thereby improving clinical trial efficiency and success rates. OncoMark's portfolio includes tissue-based biomarker assays and a Biomarker Interpretation Workflow platform that automates various analyses, such as survival assessments and interpretation of immunohistochemistry staining. The company's diagnostic tests cover major cancer types, including breast, colorectal, prostate, and melanoma, and are supported by significant EU research and development funding. Led by CEO Dr. Mairin Rafferty, OncoMark is committed to improving treatment outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients.

Immersive VR Education

Venture Round in 2017
Virtual reality is a new industry, and the benefits in and outside the classroom are only now being discovered. Our vision for the future is to see virtual reality become a staple tool for education, and we will strive to produce quality experiences that demonstrate this. Since opening our doors in October 2014 we have moved in leaps and bounds, releasing a range of educational experiences and winning five International awards for Apollo 11 VR. Our current project, Titanic VR, will be no exception. Due to be completed late 2017, this experience lets you explore the shipwreck, and witness the events of 1912 from the eyes of a survivor.

Corlytics

Venture Round in 2017
Corlytics, based in Ireland, is a leading provider of regulatory risk intelligence, focused on enhancing compliance within the financial sector. Established in 2013, the company employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining the expertise of legal analysts, risk professionals, and data scientists to analyze enforcement data and other regulatory information. This analysis aids regulators, financial institutions, and their advisors in improving regulatory planning and execution. Corlytics' platform utilizes both artificial and human intelligence to categorize and structure regulatory notices and internal data, allowing financial institutions to identify potential risks and estimate losses effectively. By fostering collaboration between regulators and financial entities, Corlytics aims to promote a more transparent and stable financial system through informed decision-making and enhanced regulatory compliance.

Ferfics

Venture Round in 2016
Ferfics Limited is a technology company based in Little Island, Ireland, established in 2007. The firm specializes in developing integrated chips and intellectual property for radio frequency applications, specifically targeting cellular, WLAN, WiFi, and CATV markets. Ferfics focuses on creating high-tech microchips that enhance the battery life of mobile phones and wireless devices while reducing production costs significantly. The company serves leading international wireless device manufacturers, including prominent names such as Nokia, Apple, Samsung, and Motorola. By providing advanced integrated RF semiconductor components, Ferfics enables its clients to meet the growing performance demands of modern mobile devices as data transmission increases. The company is chaired by Kevin Fielding, a notable figure in the technology sector.

PolyPico

Venture Round in 2016
PolyPico Ltd is a Cork, Ireland-based company specializing in innovative fluid dispensing technology, stemming from five years of research at the University of Limerick. The company designs and manufactures advanced fluid dispensing solutions for both Life Science and Industrial applications. Recognized as a leading microdispensing specialist, PolyPico's technology is utilized by renowned institutions such as NASA and Harvard. Its core platform focuses on non-contact ultra-low volume acoustic dispensing, enabling precise liquid handling with features that address issues like cross-contamination and dispenser clogging. PolyPico's versatile solutions include both standard and customized services, utilizing simple disposable dispensing cartridges to enhance usability and reduce waste. The company's multidisciplinary team possesses expertise in micro-fluidics, electronics, software development, mechanical engineering, and biotechnology, driving ongoing research and development to revolutionize the dispensing of bio-materials and other liquids.

Code Institute

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Code Institute is a European coding bootcamp offering full-stack web development diploma courses. It provides mentored training through classrooms and online platforms, covering HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, GitHub, data management, agile development, Django, and frameworks.

Zeto

Venture Round in 2016
Zeto is an Irish company established in 2013, specializing in designing and developing platforms for managing commercial refrigeration equipment in supermarkets. Its primary offering, the Fusion platform, enables users to enhance energy efficiency, monitor equipment through advanced alarm management, access real-time analytics via standard browsers, generate customizable HACCP reports, and facilitate multi-vendor refrigeration management through a Software-as-a-Service model. Additionally, Zeto operates the Integra platform, allowing wireless management of refrigeration equipment from any web-enabled device for supermarket owners, maintenance contractors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company aims to address industry challenges such as rising operating costs, increasing food safety regulations, and high energy expenses by providing innovative, wireless hardware solutions.

Cirdan

Venture Round in 2016
Cirdan Imaging Limited specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and supply of medical imaging products and software aimed at enhancing diagnostic processes. The company offers a range of solutions, including ULTRA, a laboratory information system that facilitates access to patient information across clinical laboratories, as well as PathLite and PathLite Compact, which cater to gross imaging applications. Additionally, Cirdan provides VividPath PACS, a software platform for image acquisition and annotation. Their solutions cover various medical fields, including clinical pathology and microbiology. Cirdan's products are distributed through a network across Europe, Australia, Canada, North America, and the Middle East. Founded in May 2010 and headquartered in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Cirdan has expanded its presence with offices in Canada and Australia. The company was previously known as Beechmount Enterprises Limited before rebranding in June 2010.

Swiftqueue

Seed Round in 2015
swiftQueue, founded in 2011 by Brendan Casey and Declan Donohoe, is a cloud-based healthcare appointment and patient engagement platform that aims to enhance the operational efficiency of healthcare clinics within hospitals in Ireland and the UK. The platform offers features such as online appointments, electronic referrals, and real-time metrics, facilitating better interaction between patients and healthcare providers. By empowering patients with self-service portal functionality and automating patient flow, swiftQueue improves clinic management through real-time dashboards and streamlined workflows. The company has successfully reduced 'did not attends' rates and patient waiting times while enhancing overall patient engagement. Having processed over 1 million healthcare appointments in 2015, swiftQueue anticipates significant growth in appointment numbers. The company continues to expand its customer base and is actively developing new features to further improve the patient experience and clinic efficiency, including plans for the introduction of its Smart Hospitals platform.

ChicTypes

Seed Round in 2015
ChicTypes is an online personal shopping service tailored specifically for men, offering a unique and curated shopping experience. The company employs dedicated personal shoppers who curate outfits based on individual customer preferences, ensuring that selections align with their tastes. This curated selection is conveniently delivered to customers' homes at no additional cost. ChicTypes has established itself as a leader in the online menswear market in France, achieving significant growth and revenue milestones shortly after its inception. The innovative business model not only provides a new distribution channel for menswear but also results in higher average purchase baskets compared to traditional e-commerce, fostering strong customer loyalty.

Corlytics

Seed Round in 2015
Corlytics, based in Ireland, is a leading provider of regulatory risk intelligence, focused on enhancing compliance within the financial sector. Established in 2013, the company employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining the expertise of legal analysts, risk professionals, and data scientists to analyze enforcement data and other regulatory information. This analysis aids regulators, financial institutions, and their advisors in improving regulatory planning and execution. Corlytics' platform utilizes both artificial and human intelligence to categorize and structure regulatory notices and internal data, allowing financial institutions to identify potential risks and estimate losses effectively. By fostering collaboration between regulators and financial entities, Corlytics aims to promote a more transparent and stable financial system through informed decision-making and enhanced regulatory compliance.

Changeover Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Changeover Technologies is a Belfast, United Kingdom-based provider of pelletizing technology founded in 2009. It develops and operates processes that convert fine particulate waste, including coal waste, into spheroid pellets and other saleable end products such as briquettes and biomass, enabling metallurgical coal pellet production and BioCoal output. The company offers tailored solutions to clean up legacy waste, reduce CO2 emissions, and lower ongoing costs by turning waste streams into high-value materials for customers.

Amtivo (formerly Certification Europe)

Venture Round in 2014
The Amtivo brand was established in Ireland in July 2024 following the Group’s acquisition of two highly regarded Irish certification bodies, Certification Europe and EQA. The same Ireland-based teams you know and love from both organisations remain – they simply have a new identity as part of the Amtivo family.

DisplayNote Technologies

Series A in 2014
DisplayNote Technologies Ltd. is a software and app developer headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, established in 2011. The company specializes in creating solutions that enhance collaboration and sharing across various devices and platforms. Its flagship product, DisplayNote, caters to both educational institutions and enterprises by offering features such as screen mirroring, wireless presenting, personalized notes, audience polling, and real-time collaboration. The software is designed to facilitate interactive presentations, enabling users to connect and collaborate seamlessly across large-format displays, desktops, and mobile devices. DisplayNote Technologies serves a global clientele, aiming to simplify meeting environments and enhance the presentation experience for users.

Arralis

Seed Round in 2014
Arralis Ltd. is a technology company based in Limerick, Ireland, specializing in high-frequency semiconductor chips for the aerospace and security sectors. Founded in 2013, the company is recognized for its expertise in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), packaged component modules, and proprietary antenna technology. Arralis develops custom phased array antenna systems, micro and millimeter-wave technology systems, and various test systems tailored for communications, satellite, and defense markets. Its products are designed for both terrestrial and space applications, ensuring high precision and reliability. Additionally, Arralis collaborates with other leading technology providers to create bespoke, high-performance solutions that align with clients' strategic objectives, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities.

MPSTOR

Venture Round in 2014
MPSTOR Ltd. is a technology company specializing in the development of storage and cloud management software products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bishopstown, Ireland, with additional offices in the United States and Taiwan, MPSTOR offers solutions under the Orkestra brand. These include a storage array management system, a software-defined storage framework, and a turnkey cloud management platform, all designed to enhance the resiliency and security of data storage. The company's patented Virtual Block Store technology enables flexible and scalable deployment of storage services across shared hardware, catering to the needs of data centers, original equipment manufacturers, and system integrators. MPSTOR's products facilitate efficient information lifecycle management, allowing clients to optimize their storage capabilities while reducing operational and capital expenses.

AltraTech

Seed Round in 2014
AltraTech designs biosensors and semiconductor chips for DNA testing to support food traceability in the agriculture sector. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Shannon, Ireland, the company also develops a portable viral detection device that combines enrichment and semiconductor techniques to match the sensitivity and specificity of PCR in a compact form, enabling rapid and accurate measurement of viral DNA, RNA, antigens, or antibodies for diagnostics.

PicStash

Seed Round in 2014
PicStash provides an affordable public relations tool designed to enhance brand visibility while minimizing costs. The platform facilitates easy access for journalists to view the latest products and press releases, promoting efficient sharing both within Ireland and internationally. By streamlining the process of brand exposure, PicStash helps businesses effectively communicate their offerings to a wider audience.

TCAS Online

Seed Round in 2013
TCAS Online is a leading provider of Student Accommodation Management Systems in Ireland, commanding over 65% of the market share for student beds. The company specializes in developing property management software that streamlines accommodation management for universities, third-level institutions, and private operators, significantly reducing administrative overheads by more than 60%. TCAS Online's offerings include unique mobile applications and a self-service accommodation portal that facilitate daily tasks such as inventory checks, maintenance management, and campus security. Their highly configurable software operates seamlessly across clients' internet and intranet platforms, available as either a Software as a Service (SaaS) or traditional license model. In addition to serving many prominent educational institutions in Ireland, TCAS Online has expanded its presence to the UK, acquiring clients in major cities like Manchester and London.

Tapastreet

Seed Round in 2013
Tapastreet is an SAAS platform that enables clients to discover and integrate high quality photo and video social content into their online platforms. The Tapastreet platform tracks what is happening anywhere in the world in real-time by topic or location via photos and videos uploaded to the social web. Tapastreet is available for Enterprise customers through a cloud platform and social gallery modules that can seamlessly integrate into their own web and digital platforms. A consumer service is also available for free on iPhone, iPad and Android.

Nines Photovoltaics

Seed Round in 2013
Nines Photovoltaics is an innovative company focused on revolutionizing the manufacturing process of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. By developing a high throughput dry etching process platform, the company addresses the significant financial and environmental costs associated with traditional PV production methods, which often rely on water, vacuum pumps, and high Global Warming Potential chemicals. Nines' technology operates at atmospheric pressure and in dry environments, eliminating the need for greenhouse gases, while facilitating high volume inline production. This approach not only reduces the cost per watt of PV electricity generation but also enhances the scalability and sustainability of manufacturing processes across the industry. Nines Photovoltaics aims to serve PV solar cell manufacturers worldwide, promoting a paradigm shift in the sector and contributing to the advancement of renewable energy solutions.

Monford Ag Systems

Seed Round in 2013
The Grassometer is a device for capturing and sharing value added agricultural and related data. It uses the cloud and mobile technologies to support the delivery of sustainable and profitable production solutions for primary food producers, sports turf managers and other growers.

FeedHenry

Series A in 2013
FeedHenry offers a cloud-based Mobile Application Platform that facilitates development, deployment, integration, and management of secure mobile apps for businesses. It supports app creation using standard web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS) across major mobile devices and web platforms. The platform also provides enterprise app store distribution, server-side business logic integration, secure backend connectivity, and comprehensive app lifecycle management.

Zinc software

Venture Round in 2013
Zinc Software is an Irish technology company based in the national digital research center in the digital hub of Dublin. Its core team having come from MIT MediaLab combines over 40 years experience in technology innovation. They believe that the future of preventative healthcare is in creating user experiences that engage and fulfill while at the same time being good for us. They are committed to building a profitable and thriving business while serving the greater good.

Amartus

Venture Round in 2013
Amartus develops network and cloud automation software that helps connectivity and telecommunications businesses transition from traditional networks to automated, software-defined infrastructures. The company provides solutions covering MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration, multi-vendor network orchestration, networking APIs, SDN applications, network functions virtualization, OpenDaylight integration, cloud orchestration, and automated network management to accelerate transformation. Its customers include network automation vendors, global connectivity hardware manufacturers, and network and telecom operators. Amartus actively engages with industry groups and standards bodies, co-leading MEF LSO projects, and collaborating with ecosystems and open source communities such as MEF, OpenDaylight, Intel Network Builders, ETSI, IISOMI, and TM Forum.

SolarPrint

Venture Round in 2012
SolarPrint Limited develops and manufactures dye sensitised solar cell (DSSC) photovoltaic technology. Its technology is used in various consumer electronic products, such as portable devices, displays, marine applications, solar battery rechargers, sensors, and active radio frequency identification tags; building materials, such as roofing, skylights, and internal and external fecades; and transportation products. The company also supplies components, such as titania pastes, ionic salts, electrolytes, organic dyes, PET and PEN substrates coated with ITO, glass substrates with FTO, PET with micro grid conducting surface, and nano materials for making DSSCs. SolarPrint Limited was founded in 2008 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

i360medical

Venture Round in 2012
i360medical is a Dublin‑based company that connects clinicians, academics, engineers and industry specialists to identify unmet medical needs and develop new medical device technologies. It offers a structured six‑phase service that supports inventors and small‑to‑medium enterprises through concept, pre‑clinical, clinical trials, regulatory approval and market launch. The firm works across specialties such as surgical instrumentation, interventional devices, electro‑medical implants and orthopedics, and assists clients in obtaining CE marks and FDA approvals. Founded in 2012, i360medical leverages its network of experts to accelerate the translation of ideas into commercially viable products for the EU and US markets.

In Hand Guides

Venture Round in 2012
In Hand Guides Ltd. is a company based in Crosshaven, Ireland, that specializes in creating devices designed to deliver customized audio content. Established in 2005, the company provides a range of audio solutions, including tourism audio players that offer information and promotion for city and conference guides. Their products also serve the retail sector as audio guides or souvenirs, and they cater to event and corporate needs by delivering branding and client information. Additionally, In Hand Guides develops health and lifestyle audio devices aimed at disseminating information on critical health issues, improving compliance, and promoting lifestyle choices. The company further enhances its offerings with audio production services, including voiceover and translation in multiple languages.

Kinesense

Venture Round in 2012
Kinesense is a developer of video content analysis software that focuses on enhancing video investigation processes. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate the automatic detection of relevant events within video footage, significantly reducing the time and effort required to sift through extensive video streams. By integrating smart video search technology with user-friendly reporting features, Kinesense enables investigators to generate leads more efficiently. This innovative approach supports law enforcement and enhances security efforts by streamlining the management of video evidence from capture to court.

Xintec

Venture Round in 2012
Xintec specializes in software solutions for telecommunications operators. It offers a platform that combines fraud management, revenue optimization, and leakage detection functionalities to protect brands from reputational damage and external threats.

Wavebreak Media

Venture Round in 2012
Wavebreak Media is an Irish company based in Cork City, founded in 2006, specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality visual content. The company offers an extensive online library of stock video footage, photography, images, customizable templates, graphic designs, slow motion videos, 3D animations, and after effects projects. All materials are royalty-free, broadcast quality, and available in high definition. Wavebreak Media caters to industry professionals such as film production companies, web designers, graphic artists, art directors, and corporate marketing teams, providing them with instant access to a wide range of visual content for use in various media productions. The company employs a team of artists, producers, and technical experts to maintain the quality and diversity of its offerings.

Nomos Software

Venture Round in 2012
Software vendor supplying technology for the API ecosystem. The technology powers developer support portals for banks.

Zolk C

Seed Round in 2012
Zolk C specializes in developing technology that enhances visitor experiences at tourism and heritage sites. The company gained recognition in 2008 when it won the Museums and Heritage award for its innovative handheld GPS multimedia guide used at the Culloden Battlefield. This achievement underscores Zolk C's commitment to integrating advanced technology into the tourism sector, aiming to improve engagement and accessibility for visitors at significant historical locations.

Biocroí

Venture Round in 2011
Biocroà develops microplates for cell screening activities in drug discovery and research operations. The company was established in 2009.

Ikon Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2011
Ikon Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in the development of integrated solutions for the LED lighting industry. Founded in 2009 by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in semiconductors, the company focuses on innovative LED driver integrated circuits (ICs) designed for the offline LED lighting market. By employing proprietary digital control techniques, Ikon Semiconductor enhances performance and reduces costs in power electronics for LED applications, moving away from traditional analog methods. The company's products aim to meet the growing demand in the residential retrofit lighting market, particularly for bulb replacement applications. Ikon Semiconductor's solutions emphasize high performance, dimmer compatibility, and efficiency, making them a competitive choice for customers in the evolving LED lighting sector.

Biocroi

Seed Round in 2011
Biocroí Ltd is a tool-based SME developing a range of proprietary, IP-protected, advanced multi-well microplates and novel culture medium for the growth of cells in 3-D for use in: high content screening and analysis and cell-based assays. Their products are also being developed for the miniaturisation of siRNA assays, in-vitro toxicology assays, micro-ELISA diagnostics and in the cultivation of difficult-to-grow primary cells and stem cells. Biocroí products utilise a gel-based buffering system which leads to better control of the microplate environment and eliminates problems that conventional multi-well plates exhibit.

neoSurgical

Venture Round in 2011
neoSurgical Limited is an Irish company focused on developing innovative medical devices specifically for laparoscopic abdominal surgery. Established in 2007 and located in Campus, Ireland, neoSurgical has created the neoClose technology, which is designed to assist surgeons by enhancing the safety and efficiency of closing laparoscopic incision sites. This product aims to reduce the risk of herniation complications associated with laparoscopic procedures, thereby improving patient outcomes. Through its commitment to technical innovation, neoSurgical seeks to address challenges within the surgical devices industry.

FeedHenry

Seed Round in 2011
FeedHenry offers a cloud-based Mobile Application Platform that facilitates development, deployment, integration, and management of secure mobile apps for businesses. It supports app creation using standard web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS) across major mobile devices and web platforms. The platform also provides enterprise app store distribution, server-side business logic integration, secure backend connectivity, and comprehensive app lifecycle management.

Radisens Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2011
Radisens Diagnostics develops digital diagnostic devices for point-of-care testing. Their platform integrates immunochemistry, clinical chemistry, and haematology assays onto multiplexed test panels using just a drop of blood, providing instant results. Initially focusing on chronic disease panels such as diabetes and heart disease, the company aims to expand into cell counting, cardiac, and oncology targets.

HYbrid Energy Solutions

Venture Round in 2011
Hybrid Energy Solutions Limited specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of modular hybrid energy stations and lithium-ion battery energy storage systems. The company offers a diverse range of products, including uninterruptible power supplies, solar and wind power plants, DC generators, inverters, and self-powered telecommunications towers. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including telecommunications, data centers, military, oil and gas, and residential markets on a global scale. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kilkenny, Ireland, Hybrid Energy Solutions also maintains offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company focuses on providing off-grid power solutions, enabling clients to integrate renewable energy sources cost-effectively for both short-term and long-term needs.

DecaWave

Series A in 2010
DecaWave, established in 2004, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. Based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices globally, the company designs and develops integrated circuits for real-time location systems and wireless sensor networks. DecaWave's flagship product, ScenSor1, is a single-chip wireless transceiver using UWB radio technology, catering to diverse applications such as manufacturing, healthcare, smart homes, security, and inventory management. The company has strategic partnerships with BlueCats and Here Technologies, and serves over 30 verticals. As of 2020, DecaWave operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

InishTech

Venture Round in 2010
InishTech specializes in providing code protection and license management solutions for software developers and product managers worldwide. The company focuses on safeguarding intellectual property and preventing unauthorized copying and theft of software applications. Its flagship product, InishTech SLP, is specifically designed for independent software vendors (ISVs) and software development houses using the Microsoft .NET framework. This platform facilitates the management, packaging, licensing, and selling of software products, allowing clients to implement flexible and customer-oriented licensing models. By locking licenses to individual users or nodes, InishTech enables clients to maximize revenue potential while minimizing development costs and efforts, thus fostering innovation within the software industry.

BioAtlantis

Venture Round in 2010
BioAtlantis is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and production of nutraceutical ingredients derived from seaweed molecules. These ingredients are designed for use in plant, human, and animal markets across Europe, Asia, and South America. Incorporated in 2003, BioAtlantis is headquartered in Tralee, Ireland.

Sonru

Venture Round in 2010
Sonru Limited is an online video technology company based in Wexford, Ireland, with additional offices in the UK, Australia, France, New Zealand, Singapore, and Dubai. Founded in 2007, Sonru specializes in automated online video interview solutions that streamline the recruitment process by replacing traditional first-round phone and in-person interviews. Its technology allows interviewers to design specific questions tailored to job roles, competencies, and cultural fit, while candidates can record their responses from mobile devices. The company's offerings include tools for recruitment, education, customer relationship management, and training. Notably, Sonru for schools provides various services such as career guidance, interview preparation, and language training for students and educators. With a rapidly growing global client base, Sonru has established a reputation for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of hiring practices across various sectors.

ChipSensors

Venture Round in 2010
ChipSensors Ltd is a fabless semiconductor company established in 2007, specializing in the development and production of innovative sensors utilizing deep submicron CMOS technology for measuring temperature, humidity, and gases. The company is guided by a team of experienced professionals with a strong background in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor design and manufacturing. In addition to its core sensor products, ChipSensors offers consultancy, training, and design services that encompass custom sensor analysis, sensor ASIC design, mixed-signal integrated circuit design, and wireless hardware/software reference designs. This diverse expertise positions ChipSensors as a key player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on cutting-edge sensor solutions.

ResourceKraft

Seed Round in 2010
ResourceKraft is an energy management technology company that develops and supplies software-driven products for electronics, computing, and energy sectors. Its flagship ResourceKraft Advisor is a computerized measurement and analysis system that uses sensors and metering technology to collect data on energy and resource usage and analyzes it in real time to help organizations identify waste and reduce consumption. Founded in 2007 and based in Limerick, Ireland, ResourceKraft's software identifies energy use and waste, reduces costs, and remotely controls output while complying with regulatory and industry standards. It also offers Net Zero, carbon and sustainability strategy services, enabling organizations to deploy and monitor energy data across urban and rural locations.

Teamer

Venture Round in 2010
Teamer is a leading sports technology platform that serves over 2 million active users across 50 countries, with a strong presence in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and expanding rapidly in Europe, the US, and Canada. The platform provides a free app designed to streamline the organization and management of grassroots sports teams, clubs, and leagues. Users can communicate effectively, manage schedules, and process payments through mobile devices. Teamer has localized its services in multiple languages, including French, German, Italian, and Spanish, to cater to its growing European audience. Additionally, it functions as a marketing platform, connecting brands with sports clubs, teams, and families, allowing for targeted campaigns based on demographic data such as sport, gender, age, and location. This approach ensures that marketing efforts resonate deeply within the sports community, enhancing engagement and performance.

MPSTOR

Series A in 2009
MPSTOR Ltd. is a technology company specializing in the development of storage and cloud management software products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bishopstown, Ireland, with additional offices in the United States and Taiwan, MPSTOR offers solutions under the Orkestra brand. These include a storage array management system, a software-defined storage framework, and a turnkey cloud management platform, all designed to enhance the resiliency and security of data storage. The company's patented Virtual Block Store technology enables flexible and scalable deployment of storage services across shared hardware, catering to the needs of data centers, original equipment manufacturers, and system integrators. MPSTOR's products facilitate efficient information lifecycle management, allowing clients to optimize their storage capabilities while reducing operational and capital expenses.

Intune Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Intune Networks is a developer of innovative optical switching systems aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure. The company has created a groundbreaking networking technology that enables telecom operators to construct simpler, more efficient networks with significantly improved connectivity. By utilizing tuneable lasers and the emerging Optical Burst Switching (OBS) standard, Intune's optical Ethernet switch fabric allows real-time packet switching over long distances, spanning hundreds of kilometers. This approach not only simplifies network complexity but also minimizes the number of required components, enabling instant bandwidth availability at any point within the network. Intune's solutions are designed to help carriers virtualize connectivity and transform mobile transport networks, positioning the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

Equiendo

Series A in 2009
Founded in 2005, Equiendo specializes in developing intelligent software solutions for the mobile telecommunications industry. Its flagship product, EquiTraf, is a capacity management and dimensioning software solution designed to help networks make data-driven decisions and meet growing traffic demands.

Stokes Bio

Venture Round in 2009
Stokes Bio is an Irish company established in 2005 that specializes in the development and distribution of microfluidic technology. The firm focuses on advancing gene expression measurement and gene target detection, employing its innovative microfluidics solutions to enhance life science research and molecular diagnostics. In 2010, Stokes Bio was acquired by Life Technologies, which expanded its reach and capabilities in the field. Through its commitment to improving scientific research methodologies, Stokes Bio aims to significantly contribute to advancements in molecular diagnostics.

Thérapie Clinic

Venture Round in 2009
Thérapie Clinic is a prominent aesthetic clinic specializing in non-surgical procedures, including Botox, fillers, laser hair removal, and various skin treatments. Operating in Ireland, the UK, and India, the clinic utilizes advanced medical-grade laser technology to provide effective hair removal and result-oriented skin treatments. Clients benefit from free initial consultations to address their concerns and receive tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing their appearance, toning, and firming their bodies. With a focus on delivering high-quality, image-enhancing services, Thérapie Clinic has established a reputation for excellence in the aesthetic industry.

Stokes Bio

Venture Round in 2008
Stokes Bio is an Irish company established in 2005 that specializes in the development and distribution of microfluidic technology. The firm focuses on advancing gene expression measurement and gene target detection, employing its innovative microfluidics solutions to enhance life science research and molecular diagnostics. In 2010, Stokes Bio was acquired by Life Technologies, which expanded its reach and capabilities in the field. Through its commitment to improving scientific research methodologies, Stokes Bio aims to significantly contribute to advancements in molecular diagnostics.

ChipSensors

Venture Round in 2007
ChipSensors Ltd is a fabless semiconductor company established in 2007, specializing in the development and production of innovative sensors utilizing deep submicron CMOS technology for measuring temperature, humidity, and gases. The company is guided by a team of experienced professionals with a strong background in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor design and manufacturing. In addition to its core sensor products, ChipSensors offers consultancy, training, and design services that encompass custom sensor analysis, sensor ASIC design, mixed-signal integrated circuit design, and wireless hardware/software reference designs. This diverse expertise positions ChipSensors as a key player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on cutting-edge sensor solutions.

Straatum Processware

Series C in 2005
Straatum is the leading provider of real-time fault detection and classification solutions to the semiconductor sector worldwide. Fault detection and classification is seen as the foundation stone to meeting the advanced process control (APC) requirements long anticipated in the marketplace…"advanced process control is emerging as an essential ingredient of future wafer processing as necessary process performance challenges the limits of wafer processing equipment" Gartner June 2002.

Qumas

Venture Round in 2005
QUMAS specializes in enterprise compliance management software, offering an integrated platform that standardizes and streamlines compliance tasks for organizations across various industries. The company focuses on delivering a closed-loop compliance model that allows enterprises to consolidate their compliance programs, significantly reducing costs and enhancing competitive advantage. With a strong track record in highly regulated sectors such as financial services and life sciences, QUMAS is well-equipped to support centralized compliance efforts for any organization. Its solutions help ensure adherence to a comprehensive range of global regulations, making it a valuable partner for businesses navigating complex compliance landscapes.

Farran Technology

Venture Round in 2003
Farran designs and manufactures high-performance millimeter-wave sensors and microwave subsystems components. Its products serve diverse industries such as radar, imaging, communications, aerospace, and research.
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