Over the last five years, The Currency has sought to chronicle the business of accountancy in Ireland. We have spoken to the key figures in the sector, from managing partners to industry leaders. We have also written extensively on the wave of consolidation within the industry, and the impact of private equity in the sector.
Ergo founder John Purdy was among the investors that backed the Dublin internet of things start-up but last week a liquidator was appointed to the company.
Founded by the late Chuck Feeney, General Atlantic has $83bn of assets under management. Martín Escobari, its co-president and global head of growth equity, talks about the firm’s investment thesis, what it looks for in an entrepreneur, and discovering hidden gems.
As the contractor to the National Broadband Plan reaches more rural customers, the resulting cash flows allows it to repay investors led by Spanish firm Asterion.
British alternative lender Cheyne Capital is owed €45m by companies within the wider Press Up hospitality group. It has now installed accountants from KPMG as receivers over three of the group’s restaurant chains.
The US private equity giant owns CPL through the buyout of the Irish firm’s parent this year. It is now planning an acquisition of Irish HomeCare.
PwC’s head of tax Paraic Burke believes a small number of tweaks in the upcoming budget could have a big impact for domestic businesses. He talks tax breaks, FDI, and the tax policies of US election candidates.
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.
Family-owned Moran Hospitality is best-known for the Red Cow Moran Hotel and the Red Cow Inn. But now they've taken over a popular gastropub near the Aviva stadium.
Revenue ceased enforcement activity during the pandemic. But the leniency has long ended. So, what strategies is Revenue turning to to enforce its debts? And how much money is being actively pursued?
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