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Irish start-ups pitch for €3.9 million at Prep4Seed Investor Day

11 high-growth start-ups completed the national Prep4Seed programme delivered by the Irish BICs in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland. Investor Day marked the culmination of the 12-week, investor-readiness programme. Awards were presented to participants including 'One To Watch' and 'Best Pitch'.

How to Succeed in Raising Early Private Investment

Raising your first round of private investment is one of the most pivotal (and daunting) steps a founder can take. What do investors actually look for? How do you get in front of the right people? And what does the journey really look like once you're in the room?

Propelor at Dublin Tech Summit 2026

Dublin Tech Summit 2026 brought together thousands of founders, investors, and technology leaders at the RDS. Propelor, co-powering The Accelerate Hub alongside fellow Irish BICs, AxisBIC, Furthr and WestBIC, were proud to be part of it.

START-UPS SUPPORTED BY IRISH BICS RECEIVED €34 MILLION IN FUNDING IN 2025

Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. This was made up of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund funding.

Global Perspectives, Local Impact

A powerful morning of leadership, collaboration, and founder ambition with Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland.

Ambassador Kara Owen to headline Women in Business Forum.

The morning will feature a fireside conversation with Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland, who will share perspectives from her international diplomatic career.

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