About the Ireland angel investor scene
As of August 2026, Datapile tracks 8,887 verified angel investors and venture capitalists in Ireland. Sectors most represented: Technology, AI/ML, Fintech.
Datapile maintains a continuously verified database of 8,887+ angel investors and venture capitalists in Ireland. The interactive list above shows the most active investors with role, firm, city, and direct LinkedIn profiles. Use the search and filters to narrow by industry, stage, or city — or read on for a deep dive into the Ireland venture ecosystem.
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Ten active angel investors in Ireland
A sample of the 8,887 investors Datapile tracks in Ireland. Verified emails and LinkedIn profiles are available in the full database.| Investor | Role | Firm | Focus | City |
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| Sahil Alvi | Founder and Managing Director | Neuron Partners | Managing DirectorTechnologyEquity Trading StrategiesInvestment StrategiesAlternative Investments | Dublin |
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| Conor Kelly | Founding Partner and CEO | Rubicon Capital Advisors | VC PartnerTechnologyDue DiligencePrivate EquityInvestment Banking | — |
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| Maurice Roche | General Partner | Delta Partners VC | VC PartnerTechnologypre-seedseedVenture Capital | — |
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| Colm O'Sullivan | Managing Partner | Furthr VC | Managing PartnerTechnologyValuationPortfolio ManagementCapital Markets | — |
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| David Kelly | General Partner | Tapestry VC | VC PartnerTechnologyVenture CapitalClient ManagementMarket Research | — |
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| Marc McCabe | General Partner | Nomad Capital | VC PartnerTechnologyStart-upsMergers & AcquisitionsVenture Capital | Dublin |
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| Debbie Rennick | General Partner | Act Venture Capital | VC PartnerTechnologyDue DiligenceValuationMergers | — |
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| Barry Downes | Managing Partner | SVV (Sure Valley Ventures) | Managing PartnerTechnologyStart-upsVenture CapitalMobile Devices | — |
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| Liam McNally | Principal | KPMG Ireland | PrincipalTechnology | — |
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| Audrey Lydon | Tax Principal | KPMG Ireland | PrincipalTechnology | — |
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$406.1M
Capital raised (tracked)
The Ireland funding landscape
European HQ for Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce. Enterprise Ireland co-invests up to €250K through HPSU programs. EIIS provides up to 40% income tax relief. HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network) coordinates angel syndication.
Inside the Ireland venture ecosystem
Best for B2B SaaS, fintech, and medtech founders who want an English-speaking Eurozone base with a genuine transatlantic bridge. Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax rate, deep pool of US multinational talent, and unusually active state investor (Enterprise Ireland) make it a strong launch point for companies selling into both the US and EU.
Top venture capital firms in Ireland
The most active institutional investors funding startups in Ireland, from pre-seed accelerators to growth-stage funds.
Frontline Ventures
B2B software seed and growth, with a strong transatlantic (US–Europe) thesis
Atlantic Bridge
Growth-stage deep tech and enterprise software
Delta Partners
Early-stage technology across software and life sciences
ACT Venture Capital
Series A/B across software, fintech, and health
Elkstone
Seed-stage technology and venture, plus multi-family-office capital
Enterprise Ireland
State agency; one of the world's most active seed investors by deal count
Landmark startup deals from Ireland
Notable funding rounds and exits that have shaped the Ireland startup landscape.
Stripe
Founded by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison; valued at ~$95B, 2021
Intercom
Dublin-founded customer-messaging leader valued at ~$1.3B
Wayflyer
Reached unicorn status with a US$150M Series B, 2022
Fenergo
Acquired by Astorg and Bridgepoint at a ~$1.5B valuation, 2021
Where venture capital flows in Ireland
The sectors that attract the bulk of Ireland-based venture funding and why.
SaaS & fintech
Stripe, Intercom, Wayflyer, and Fenergo make software and financial infrastructure Ireland's flagship sectors.
Medtech & pharma
A dense base of multinational life-science manufacturing seeds startups in devices and digital health.
Agritech & foodtech
Ireland's large agri-food economy drives innovation in sustainable food and farm technology.
AI & data
The concentration of US tech EMEA headquarters creates talent and demand for AI and data products.
Tax incentives and deal structures in Ireland
Tax incentives for angel investors
The Employment Investment Incentive (EII) gives individual investors income-tax relief of up to 40% on investments in qualifying companies — generally up to €500,000 per year, with shares held for at least four years. Enterprise Ireland also co-invests in High Potential Start-Ups (HPSUs), frequently matching private seed capital.
Common investment instruments
Convertible loan notes and (adapted) SAFEs are used at pre-seed; priced rounds use Irish-law ordinary and preference shares. Note that EII relief requires the investor to hold ordinary shares without preferential rights, which shapes how EII-eligible rounds are structured.
Frequently asked questions about raising in Ireland
How does Ireland's Employment Investment Incentive (EII) work?
The EII scheme offers individual investors income-tax relief of up to 40% on money invested in qualifying unlisted Irish companies. The annual investment limit is generally €500,000, and shares must be held for at least four years to keep the relief. The company must meet size, age, and trading-activity conditions and use the funds for qualifying business purposes. Relief is given on ordinary shares that carry no preferential rights.
Why is Enterprise Ireland so important to startups?
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government's enterprise-development agency and one of the most active seed investors in the world by number of deals. It backs High Potential Start-Ups (HPSUs) with equity co-investment, typically alongside private angels or VCs, and provides grants and market-access support. For many Irish startups, an Enterprise Ireland HPSU investment is the first institutional cheque.
Why do so many global tech companies base their EMEA headquarters in Ireland?
Ireland combines a 12.5% corporate tax rate, EU membership, English as the working language, and a young, highly educated workforce. Google, Meta, Stripe, Microsoft, and many others run large Dublin operations. For startups this creates a deep talent pool of people with experience scaling global software companies, plus a ready base of enterprise customers.
Is Stripe an Irish company?
Stripe was founded by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison and maintains a major engineering and operational presence in Dublin, but it is dual-headquartered in the US (San Francisco) and Ireland. It is widely regarded as Ireland's most successful startup export and a key reason Irish fintech talent and ambition have grown.
Recent funding rounds in Ireland
The latest venture rounds raised by Ireland-based startups — most recent activity August 2026. See who is deploying capital right now, then find the investors behind these deals.
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