Enterprise Ireland

Investor type

VC

Founded

1998

AUM

$650 M

Location

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. We work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment. You can find detailed information on Enterprise Ireland's activities, strategy and performance in our Reports and Publications..

Research and Innovate
The application of research and innovation to business challenges is critical to the success of the Irish economy. We provide supports for both companies and researchers in Higher Education Institutes to develop new technologies and processes that will lead to job creation and increased exports. Use this section of the site to learn more about our research and innovation supports for businesses and researchers in Higher Education Institutes.

Export Development Overview
Success in export markets is crucial to the long-term growth of Irish businesses and the Irish economy. Support for companies focused on growth through international sales is a priority for Enterprise Ireland. We are committed to facilitating the development of a strong exporting sector by offering flexible solutions to client needs. If you are a potential or emerging exporter, please visit to the Exporter Development section below.

Enterprise Ireland is the state agency responsible for supporting the development of manufacturing and internationally traded services companies. We provide funding and supports for companies - from entrepreneurs with business propositions for a high potential start-up through to large companies expanding their activities, improving efficiency and growing international sales. Scroll down to select the relevant funding offer that best reflects your stage of development to browse our full range of funding supports. We also provide funding and supports for college based researchers to assist in the development, protection and transfer of technologies into industry via licensing or spin-out companies.

The Covid-19 pandemic has created severe challenges for Irish businesses with significant job losses, worldwide disruption and an uncertain road ahead. These essential funding supports are designed to help businesses stabilise and adapt to the evolving situation, in preparation for getting back on the road to recovery.

OUR PEOPLE
How we are structured, our Board and senior managers, and careers at Enterprise Ireland.

OUR LOCATIONS
Information and contact details for our national and global network of offices.

OUR SERVICES
Our range of services and how to access support.

OUR CLIENTS
The types of businesses we support and how to become a client of Enterprise Ireland.

Industry

Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Real Estate Security Software Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Transportation Travel Energy LegalTech Music HealthTech TravelTech Technology Life Sciences

Enterprise Ireland Funds

Name Type
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Industry
Questionare
Stage
Questionare
Region
Size AUM Launch date
Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF)
Corporate VC (CVC)
Technology
Life Sciences
Seed
Series A
Series B
Europe
$5-10 m
$535 M
December 2018

Contacts

Name
Title
Email
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Sara Dart Senior Vice President, Education in Ireland
Senior Vice President, Education in Ireland
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Jenny Melia Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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FAQs about Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Enterprise Ireland is located in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
Enterprise Ireland was founded in 1998.
Enterprise Ireland invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, TravelTech, Technology, Life Sciences.
Enterprise Ireland invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Enterprise Ireland invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
Enterprise Ireland usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Enterprise Ireland has around $650m assets under management.
Enterprise Ireland last fund was created/launched in 2018-12-15
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