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688 VC funding in Ireland soars to €1.48 billion, but early-stage firms face “choppy” waters

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David Cendon Garcia @ EU-Startups · 02/17/2025 10:35 EDT

VC funding in Ireland soars to €1.48 billion, but early-stage firms face “choppy” waters

Funds invested into Irish technology SMEs reached a record high of €1.48 billion in 2024, or 9% up on the previous year, according to the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA) VenturePulse report published today. The association, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, also reported a record fourth quarter in 2024 of €535m, 162% up on ...

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