Techstart Ventures

Techstart Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on the information technology sector. Techstart Ventures aims to support exceptional founders who are pursuing significant global opportunities, primarily targeting companies in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Through its investments, the firm seeks to foster innovation and growth within the technology landscape of these regions.

James Andrews

Investor and Partner

Jamie Andrews

Investor

Julie Curran

Venture Partner

Calum Forsyth

Investor

Mark Hogarth

Partner

Allen Martin

CFO and Investment Director, Investments

Audrey Osborne

Investor and Investment Manager

Robert Richmond

Investor

Hal Wilson

Partner

Henry Wilson

Partner

Past deals in Ireland

Rubik

Grant in 2024
Digital technology partner for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK and Ireland.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2020
BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.

See.Sense

Seed Round in 2019
See.Sense develops innovative cycling technology aimed at enhancing safety and convenience for cyclists. The company creates award-winning products that utilize patented sensor technology and artificial intelligence to improve the riding experience. With over 50,000 users globally, See.Sense is recognized as the official bike light and ride insights supplier for British Cycling and Cycling Ireland. The unique data collected by its products supports collaboration with smart cities worldwide, aiming to enhance cycling infrastructure, reduce congestion, and improve urban mobility. The company is based in Northern Ireland and has received multiple awards for its design and innovation.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2019
BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.

See.Sense

Seed Round in 2018
See.Sense develops innovative cycling technology aimed at enhancing safety and convenience for cyclists. The company creates award-winning products that utilize patented sensor technology and artificial intelligence to improve the riding experience. With over 50,000 users globally, See.Sense is recognized as the official bike light and ride insights supplier for British Cycling and Cycling Ireland. The unique data collected by its products supports collaboration with smart cities worldwide, aiming to enhance cycling infrastructure, reduce congestion, and improve urban mobility. The company is based in Northern Ireland and has received multiple awards for its design and innovation.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2017
BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2016
BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.

Titan IC

Venture Round in 2015
Titan IC Systems is a company that originated from the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology at Queen's University Belfast. It specializes in hardware-accelerated technology aimed at enhancing security analytics. The company provides inspection and content processing services to protect network and digital assets from cyber threats. Its offerings include network adaptors and smart network interface cards, which are utilized by enterprises and defense organizations to bolster network and data center security services. Titan IC's focus is on delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving challenges of cybersecurity.

Brewbot

Seed Round in 2014
Brewbot, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of stainless-steel-and-wood beer brewing machines and systems. The company also provides a mobile application that facilitates the brewing process, catering to a diverse clientele that includes restaurants, bars, companies, and breweries in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Brewbot is supported by a multidisciplinary team of designers and developers based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, who bring varied backgrounds in music, design, coding, and fine art, united by a shared enthusiasm for brewing.

See.Sense

Seed Round in 2014
See.Sense develops innovative cycling technology aimed at enhancing safety and convenience for cyclists. The company creates award-winning products that utilize patented sensor technology and artificial intelligence to improve the riding experience. With over 50,000 users globally, See.Sense is recognized as the official bike light and ride insights supplier for British Cycling and Cycling Ireland. The unique data collected by its products supports collaboration with smart cities worldwide, aiming to enhance cycling infrastructure, reduce congestion, and improve urban mobility. The company is based in Northern Ireland and has received multiple awards for its design and innovation.

Patchblocks

Seed Round in 2013
Patchblocks is a developer of small, programmable synthesizer modules that integrate elements of hardware and software. Originating from a research project at Queen's University Belfast, Patchblocks allows users to create customized audio effects and synthesizers through a visual programming editor. Each module features audio input and output capabilities and can be programmed to serve multiple functions, such as a guitar pedal effect, a drum machine, or a synthesizer for basslines. The design facilitates physical interactivity, as the modules can be easily snapped together, resembling a Lego-like system. This innovative approach not only enhances music creation but also offers an educational tool for learning music and sound synthesis.
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