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Full coverage: Venture capital

Bit by bit Monzo is continuing to show how it plans to expand into Ireland

There has been little detail about Monzo's Irish ambitions since CEO TS Anil announced that Ireland would be the fintech's "gateway to European markets". But recent job postings give an insight into its plans.

Michael Cogley
6th Dec, 2024 - 3 min read

The Irish links behind 11x, one of the world’s most in-demand AI start-ups

11x has just raised over $70m in the space of two months with investments coming from iconic VC firms. The start-up also boasts Irish staffers and investors on its cap table.

Michael Cogley
21st Nov, 2024 - 5 min read

“We were pulled to Ireland by the need of our UK clients with operations in Dublin”

British IT procurement fintech Ooodles just raised $2.7 million to fund its expansion into Ireland. Co-founder Leonardo Poggiali talks to The Currency about the post-Brexit allure of the Irish market.

Michael Cogley
12th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

From AI to clean concrete: Where has CRH’s venture arm been writing cheques?

The venture arm of the construction supplies giant is steadily amassing a portfolio of tech and sustainability start-ups.

Jonathan Keane
1st Nov, 2024 - 6 min read

Zerve wants to slash the time developers spend on projects. It’s raised $7.6m to do it

The start-up’s platform helps data teams working on AI projects better manage workflows. US venture capital Paladin has led the round to fuel its next stage of growth.

Jonathan Keane
17th Oct, 2024 - 4 min read

“We are so close”: Fergal Mullen on Ireland’s economic transformation, fixing housing, and his rise to top-tier investor

The Highland Europe co-founder speaks about growing up in Dublin, the Apple windfall, and why other countries don't follow Ireland's low-tax model.

Michael Cogley
3rd Oct, 2024 - 14 min read

Teddy bear robots and space data centres: Finn Murphy on Nebular’s investing approach

Started as a one-man-band in a Manhattan shared office, the Dubliner's VC firm is betting on AI and emerging tech start-ups. This opens a series by Hannah McCarthy among Irish voices in American business and culture ahead of the US election.

Hannah McCarthy
17th Sep, 2024 - 7 min read

“My focus is definitely on moving more into Ireland”: London PE firm Lonsdale Capital on its Irish ambitions

The co-founder of the private equity house, Ross Finegan, discusses the "difficult situation" facing the UK and hails Ireland's rise as a place to do business.

Michael Cogley
17th Sep, 2024 - 9 min read

Revolut’s Irish staffers share in the spoils of its new $45bn price tag

Eligible staffers in Revolut's Dublin office will be able to take advantage of a share sale scheme that has dramatically increased the British fintech giant's valuation.

Michael Cogley
16th Aug, 2024 - 3 min read

“Scale-up businesses need a different mindset from the hot, frothy, venture capital times”

Dubliner Martin Scott spent a decade working with the European arm of a US private equity business, The Riverside Company. Now he chairs CreditLogic, an Irish fintech start-up that aims to transform the mortgage market.

Michael Cogley
7th Aug, 2024 - 9 min read
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