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Full coverage: Start-ups

Founders allege “cynical attempt” to “wrest control” of foodtech firm by noteholders

The founders of Senoptica have hit back in the Circuit Court against a move by loan-note holders to appoint an examiner to the business. They now want a joint examiner appointed.

A. Chambers and T. Lyons
20th Oct, 2025 - 3 min read

The Entrepreneur Experience 2025: Meet the 23 businesses selected for this year’s event

This year’s programme will see 23 Irish start-ups and SMEs from across industries gather in Ballymaloe, Co Cork, with AxisBIC to hone their businesses alongside some of Ireland’s most established entrepreneurs.

Emmet Ryan
13th Oct, 2025 - 15 min read

Irish AI start-up Jarvio opts for Mexico City as development hub after €1.5m raise

Jake Ryan and JD O’Hea are spending the initial funds raised by their Amazon seller assistance start-up on hires in the megacity. They explain how AI is shaking up software engineering and developer recruitment.

Hannah McCarthy
26th Sep, 2025 - 4 min read

What does Big Mamma’s arrival mean for Ireland’s restaurant industry?

The French-founded Italian restaurant business, known for its ostentatious interiors, has gone from a pop-up in the south of France in 2015 to 30 eateries across seven countries. Its Dublin outpost will be the latest step on its rapid growth journey.

Michael Cogley
22nd Sep, 2025 - 7 min read

John Collins: Who in their right mind would join an Irish start-up? 

The tax treatment of share options given to workers joining start-ups is a significant barrier to recruitment at a critical stage. It must be adjusted if new companies are to compete with multinationals for talent.

John Collins
17th Sep, 2025 - 5 min read

After €40m losses, Nutriband faces crucial approval phase as its CEO pitches for the Áras

Where does the medtech company that has consumed the career of Gareth Sheridan until he declared his presidential intentions stand – and who are its Moldovan and Irish backers?

Thomas Hubert
14th Aug, 2025 - 14 min read

Geospatial firm Soarvo on plans to break the UK market and become a €50m business

Alan Browne, the executive chairman of surveying firm Korec, speaks to The Currency about spinning out a new software business with sizable ambitions, working with Formula 1, and the changing face of Irish emigrants.

Michael Cogley
13th Aug, 2025 - 8 min read

How Karl Deeter built, disrupted, and sold: Rewinding the week that was

After taking a financial hit during the last crash, mortgage broker Karl Deeter reinvented himself as a fintech founder. Five years later, he’s sold his company in a multimillion-euro deal.

Ian Kehoe
10th Aug, 2025 - 4 min read

Runna CTO Walter Holohan: “We were like a rocket ship leading up to the acquisition”

The Kilkenny native was employee number one at the wildly popular running app Runna. He speaks about its acquisition by Strava, its plans to break into new markets, and his penchant for grabbing opportunities.

Michael Cogley
21st Jul, 2025 - 12 min read

Pensions, regulatory reform, and private markets tee up next era of UK fintech

London has long been dominant in fintech. Politicians, regulators, founders, and stakeholders have been plotting The City's plans to retain its leadership position.

Michael Cogley
5th Jun, 2025 - 7 min read
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