DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship
DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship is a non-profit joint venture focused on investments in Irish businesses and startups. DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship accelerates early-stage technology, social impact, and digital innovation startups. Providing mentorship, workshops, and funding access, they support companies like VideoElephant and OpenBack.
Key Info
Number of Investments
26
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Finance, Training, Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Seed
Year Founded
2009
CB Rank
788,474
The Pearse Lyons Accelerator
The Pearse Lyons Accelerator is a three-month programme for 10 startups in agritech and ag-science. The Pearse Lyons Accelerator supports early-stage agtech, foodtech, and biotech startups. Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and up to $100,000 in funding, they back companies like MagGrow and Hexafly. The accelerator focuses on transforming the agricultural sector with innovative solutions, known for driving growth in agtech and foodtech startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
22
Number of Exits
2
Industries
AgTech
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
374,456
AgTechUCD
AgTechUCD is a accelerator programme for early-stage startups in Ireland and Europe, in the AgTech, FoodTech and VetTech sectors. AgTechUCD accelerates early-stage agtech and sustainable agriculture startups. Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and university resources, they support companies like Bioplastech and OxyMem. AgTechUCD focuses on leveraging university research for agricultural innovation, known for advancing sustainable agricultural technologies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
12
Year Founded
2022
CB Rank
1,545,310
Small Foundation
Small Foundation provides finance, technical assistance and skilled human resources. Small Foundation supports early to growth-stage agriculture, social impact, and sustainable development startups. Providing capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance, they focus on eradicating extreme poverty through agricultural innovation. Known for supporting high-impact social ventures, Small Foundation backs various social enterprises.
Key Info
Number of Investments
11
Investment Stage
Grant, Seed
Year Founded
2007
CB Rank
365,719
Dogpatch Labs
Dogpatch Labs provides platform for membership, community, and events. Dogpatch Labs accelerates early to growth-stage technology, fintech, and digital innovation startups. Providing mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities, they support companies like Intercom and Boxever. Dogpatch Labs focuses on community-driven innovation and collaboration, known for fostering a strong startup ecosystem.
Key Info
Number of Investments
9
Industries
Communities, Coworking, InsurTech, Social Network
Year Founded
2009
CB Rank
212,468
Founders Accelerator
Founders Accelerator is the country's first talent accelerator, operated by Dogpatch Labs and supported by the NDRC. Founders Accelerator supports early-stage technology, digital media, and consumer products startups. Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and funding access, they back companies like GlowDX and Change Donations.
Key Info
Number of Investments
8
CB Rank
322,266
Propeller Shannon
Propeller Shannon is an airline company that specializes in the fields of travel tech, airlines, start-ups, and airports. Propeller Shannon accelerates early to growth-stage aviation, travel, and aerospace startups. Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and industry expert access, they support companies like Flightman and Armis. Propeller Shannon focuses on innovative solutions for the aviation and aerospace sectors, known for driving innovation in aviation startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
6
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
1,974,397
NadiFin
NadiFin supports early to growth-stage fintech and financial services startups. Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and funding access, they back companies like Fenergo and CurrencyFair. NadiFin focuses on fintech innovations with significant market potential, known for supporting high-growth fintech startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
5
Number of Exits
3
Industries
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, FinTech, Machine Learning
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Year Founded
2019
CB Rank
499,998
LaunchBox
LaunchBox runs a 3-month accelerator programme open to teams of Trinity students (undergrad and postgrad). LaunchBox accelerates early-stage technology, social impact, and digital innovation startups. Providing mentorship, funding, and strategic guidance, they support companies like ChangeX and FoodCloud. LaunchBox focuses on student-led startups with impactful solutions, known for empowering student entrepreneurs.
Key Info
Number of Investments
4
Industries
Advice, Business Development, Tutoring
Investment Stage
Seed
Year Founded
2013
CB Rank
855,118
NDRC
NDRC is a business accelerator that enables entrepreneurial teams to transform solid ideas into commercially viable startups. NDRC LaunchPad accelerates early-stage technology, digital media, and healthcare startups. Providing mentorship, funding, and resources, they support companies like SilverCloud Health and NewsWhip. NDRC LaunchPad focuses on accelerating high-potential digital startups, known for nurturing innovative and scalable businesses with up to €100,000 in funding.
Key Info
Number of Investments
4
Year Founded
2006
CB Rank
2,053,159
AIB Equity
AIB Equity invests in early to growth-stage technology, fintech, and healthcare startups. Providing capital, strategic guidance, and market access, they support companies like Decawave and Cubic Telecom. AIB Equity focuses on high-growth sectors with transformative potential, known for driving growth and innovation in tech startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
3
Number of Exits
1
Investment Stage
Private Equity, Seed
Year Founded
1999
CB Rank
1,263,984
Accenture Accelerator
Accenture Accelerator supports early to growth-stage technology, AI, and digital transformation startups. Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to Accenture’s resources, they support companies like Apigee and Cloudera. Accenture Accelerator focuses on leveraging Accenture’s global network, known for accelerating digital transformation startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Year Founded
1989
CB Rank
658,399
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