Full coverage: Venture capital

After building the Web Summit event into a formidable networking and deal-making machine, co-founders Paddy Cosgrave and David Kelly branched into venture capital. This is how and why they fell out.

With Unilever Ventures, Jan Harley backed billion-euro businesses including Instacart and Gousto. He talks about a career in venture capital, the future of groceries, AI and why he went full-time with the fast-growing Irish start-up Buymie.

Despite having a billion-dollar court case and extradition hearings hanging over his head, Irish entrepreneur Mike Lynch continues to nurture the next generation of tech companies. In an exclusive interview, he discusses opportunities, AI, and the impact of his HP battle.

From success in venture capital to fighting his own mental health demons and becoming a business mentor, Jerry Colonna has led an amazing life. He shares his secrets and lessons on Pete Smyth's latest Potential Squared podcast.

Irish entrepreneurs have attracted attention – and capital – in the rush to revolutionise agriculture with technology. Here are some of those who are converting ideas into solid investment, and why their backers decided to take the plunge.

Nicola McClafferty previously sold her online fashion retailer Covetique to Asos. Now, as investment director of quoted tech investor Draper Esprit, she is on the other side of the investment table. She talks to Francesca Comyn about risk, reward and the ingredients of success.

The European Investment Bank is known for funding large infrastructure projects. Now, it wants to back innovative, high-potential businesses. Central to the strategy is its Irish vice-president, Andrew McDowell.

Numerous studies show that female-led companies perform better and produce higher returns than their male counterparts. So, the next big trend in investing is not in blockchain or IoT – it is women. And there’s a gap in the market for someone exploit this.