Top 10 Automotive VC Funds & Investors in Ireland (September 2026)
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Enterprise Ireland
VC Fund
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7 | Ireland, United States, United Kingdom | Seed, Series A | Software, Information Technology, Health Care | $399k–$12M |
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Elkstone Capital Partners
VC Fund
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2 | Ireland, United Kingdom, United States | Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care | $797k–$18M |
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AIB Seed Capital Fund
VC Fund
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1 | Ireland, United States, Jersey | Seed, Series A | Software, Health Care, Medical | |
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Amazon Web Services, Inc.
VC Fund
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1 | United States, United Kingdom, Brazil | Grant, Non-Equity Assistance | Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology | $7k–$1M |
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Act Venture Capital
VC Fund
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1 | Ireland, United States, United Kingdom | Seed, Series A | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology | $932k–$13M |
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Business Venture Partners
VC Fund
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1 | Ireland, The Netherlands, Luxembourg | Seed, Series A | Health Care, Information Technology, Medical | $665k–$12M |
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NDRC
VC Fund
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1 | Ireland, United States, United Kingdom | Seed, Pre-Seed, Convertible Note | Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce | |
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Shanghai SIIC Fund Management
VC Fund
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1 | China, Ireland | Series A, Series B, Series C | Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, Information Technology | |
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Growing Capital
VC Fund
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1 | Ireland | Seed, Pre-Seed | Software, Analytics, Health Care | |
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Delta Partners
VC Fund
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1 | Ireland, United States, United Kingdom | Seed, Series A | Software, Information Technology, Health Care | |
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Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and funding of the indigenous business sector. Their mission is to accelerate the development of companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity. It was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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- Industry: Software, Information Technology, Health Care
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Investor stats
- Total investments: 870
- Round size: Seed $399k–$3.2M; Series A $2.2M–$12M
- Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $1.2M in 2021
Portfolio highlights
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Elkstone is an investment firm, focusing on entrepreneurs, senior executives, institutional LPs, the venture community, and the Irish diaspora.The objective of the organization is to boost the economic value and overall well-being of the island of Ireland by expanding a network, facilitating deserving investments, and delivering excellentinvestment performance.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 97
- Round size: Seed $797k–$5.8M; Series A $5.5M–$18M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.1M–$7.8M
- Lead/follow: 46% lead, 54% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $108M in 2023
Portfolio highlights
- WrxFlo — WrxFlo deliver real time data insights and software solutions to allow business achieve greater levels of supply chain efficiencies
- Entity — Entity's purpose is shape the future of web gaming by leveraging emerging technologies and maximizing the browser's capabilities. Our next-generation gaming hub, scheduled to arrive in 2027, will be a global place for players to discover, connect, and play together.
- ZeroRisk.io — https://t.co/Aukldsyhoy is the end-to-end merchant portfolio risk and compliance management system designed to make the payments ecosystem safer.
The AIB Seed Capital Fund was established in 2007 to provide venture capital for companies at the seed and early stages of development across a range of sectors throughout the Republic of Ireland. The Fund was established under the Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2007-2012.The Fund has a total of €30m under managementwith AIB and Enterprise Ireland both committing €15m. It is managed by experienced managers with extensive expertise in making seed and early stage investments, adding value and facilitating business success.The Fund managers are empowered to make seed investments of up to approximately €500,000. Furthermore, the Fund has the capacity to make investments in later rounds to support the continued growth of investee companies.The Fund will be managed by Enterprise Equity Venture Capital and the Dublin Business Innovation Centre. This unique partnership brings together extensive regional and investment expertise.Enterprise Equity will evaluate and manage all investments outside the city and county of Dublin, as well as investments that require in excess of €250,000 from the fund within the city and county of Dublin.Dublin Business Innovation Centre (DBIC) will evaluate and manage all investments within the city and county of Dublin when the initial investment amount required from the Fund does not exceed €250,000.
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- Industry: Software, Health Care, Medical
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: Ireland, United States, Jersey
Investor stats
- Total investments: 49
- Lead/follow: no public data
Portfolio highlights
- NewsWhip — The only real-time media monitoring platform that predicts the stories and topics that will matter in the hours ahead.
- Offr — Offr is the new way to buy and sell property, quickly and transparently.
- Metabolomic Diagnostics — Metabolomic Diagnostics is a deep-tech company specialized in the development of novel biomarker based diagnostic solutions for complex diseases. The company has developed an effective pipeline to firstly identify diagnostic biomarker panels and then translate these panels into clinical assays ready for application in the clinical laboratory.Thispipeline combines the biomarker multiplexing capabilities of Mass Spectrometry, a powerful analytical technology, with the company’s own informatics and statistics solutions to deliver diagnostic innovation. This is reflected in Metabolomic Diagnostics’ strong and versatile IP portfolio of technical innovations and biomarkers.Our VisionMetabolomic Diagnostics’ primary vision is to develop a portfolio of diagnostic solutions which can determine, early in a woman’s pregnancy,her risk of developing major complications much later in her pregnancy and thus enabling personalized care, adapted to each woman’s individual needs. Pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and in-uterine growth restriction, all have the potential to severely impact on the well-being of mother and child.The company’s innovative diagnostic solutions will assist clinicians in re-imagining how these conditions are managed: our novel risk assessment tools are specifically developed in conjunction with prenatal care providers to ensure they make a difference that really matters. This in turn will enable clinicians to improve pregnancy outcomes globally.Our solutions will empower pregnant women: accurate pregnancy risk information will allow a pregnant woman, in partnership with her care provider, to determine what prenatal care is best for her pregnancy.
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- Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology
- Stage:Grant, Non-Equity Assistance
- Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Brazil
Investor stats
- Total investments: 233
- Round size: Grant $7k–$1M; Non-Equity Assistance $15k–$1M
- Lead/follow: 71% lead, 29% follow
Portfolio highlights
- FOTOhub — FOTOhub AI | Unified Generative AI Infrastructure for Modern Agencies & CreatorsFOTOhub AI is the core intelligence layer behind FOTOhub, providing a unified Generative AI infrastructure that replaces fragmented creative workflows with one automated system. It enables teams to move from a brief to fully produced content within minutes.Designed for agencies, studios, and developers, FOTOhub AI coordinates a proprietary stack of image, video, and audio models through Flows FH™, an automation engine that connects multiple AI models into one-click pipelines. Teams can generate localized campaigns from a single brief, including translation, dubbing, video variations, and final asset delivery.What FOTOhub AI delivers Model Stack A curated set of proprietary and third-party models optimized for creative production, covering image enhancement, generative video, dubbing, and design. All models operate within one platform, eliminating the need to manage separate tools or vendors. Flows FH™ Automation A no-code and low-code workflow builder for combining AI models into reusable pipelines such as translation, dubbing, rendering, and delivery. Non-technical teams use visual controls, while developers get full API access.Multimodal Studio A browser-based workspace that integrates: video editing and AI video generation, neural audio (voice cloning, dubbing, music), advanced design tools for social content, ads, and branding. All powered directly by the FOTOhub AI engine. Developer-First Platform A native API and CLI (npm install fotohub) enable programmatic media generation and workflow orchestration. Engineers can run the same pipelines used in the Studio from code, CI/CD systems, or internal tools.GPU Cloud and Storage Infrastructure A serverless, edge-based architecture running on Google Cloud with enterprise GPUs (RTX, A100, H100). Provides fast rendering at scale with integrated cloud storage directly connected to generation workflows.Traction A unified AI platform adopted by creators, agencies, and teams to manage the full content lifecycle from ideation to delivery. Early growth metrics indicate strong demand for consolidated AI infrastructure over isolated point solutions.Mission To establish FOTOhub AI as the operating system for modern agencies, providing a central AI layer for creation, automation, and secure content delivery across every channel.
- Ednition — Our product, RosterStream, makes rostering awesome. Edtech rostering as a service platform.
- Forlex — Forlex (formerly Intelijus) is pioneering a revolution in legal technology by transforming our platform into a powerful legal agentic ecosystem. At the core of our innovation is LIVIA—a dynamic legal agent that seamlessly integrates advanced AI workflows with robust agentic flows to redefine legal operations.LIVIA goes beyond traditionalautomation. It is engineered to serve as a strategic legal agent, optimizing complex operational processes while delivering precise, data-driven insights. Our cutting-edge generative AI and natural language processing capabilities empower legal professionals to shift their focus from administrative tasks to what truly matters: championing justice.We envision a future where legal services are not only efficient but universally accessible. By establishing our technology as the cornerstone of global legal decision-making, Forlex is setting new industry standards for accuracy, efficiency, and transformative impact. Join us as we lead the charge toward a new era in legal innovation.
Technology-focused, investing capital and expertise to fuel growth in the most promising ideas and companies. Raised c.€600m across multiple funds and invest from seed to growth.We look for companies with potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses in markets including application software, IT infrastructure, communications, Internetand mobile. We help founders create and scale businesses globally. We work as a small team with diverse strengths accessing a community of over 200 founders. The teams and companies we back scale their investor base as they scale their business execution and ambition. We work closely with them in this process. Over the past 25 years have built a broad network of US and European investors and founders that share our vision and approach.Act is based in Dublin, Ireland.Our most recent funds are supported by the European Investment Fund.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Investor stats
- Total investments: 164
- Round size: Seed $932k–$5M; Series A $2.3M–$13M
- Lead/follow: 45% lead, 55% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $146M in 2022
Portfolio highlights
- Ubotica — Live Maritime Intelligence (LMI) predicts risk, tasks satellites, and delivers verified intelligence to protect critical infrastructure and expose dark vessels.
- Entity — Entity's purpose is shape the future of web gaming by leveraging emerging technologies and maximizing the browser's capabilities. Our next-generation gaming hub, scheduled to arrive in 2027, will be a global place for players to discover, connect, and play together.
- Fresco — Fresco powers connected cooking experiences for appliance brands, enabling faster launches, lower R&D costs, and continuous innovation.
Business Venture Partners was founded in 2004 as a corporate finance adviser for SME/owner managed businesses. The investment team is comprised of Elliott Griffin, Ronan Smith, Edel Coen and Mark Ruane and the team skills combine deep industry knowledge with experience in venture investing, corporate finance and international expansion. Theteam works on behalf of its clients buying and selling companies, raising finances, working with start-ups and advising on strategic growth, business succession and owner exits.Since 2007, BVP has successfully raised and managed 10 Simple Green BES and EII Funds. They have invested, on behalf of their investors, in some of Ireland’s most innovative companies such as Celtic Bioenergy, EFT Controls, and UrbanVolt. Our investment strategy is to spread investments over project finance and a portfolio of high potential companies. Their philosophy is to work hard with each investment to deliver valuable support for the company promoters and build shareholder value for their investors.In 2016 BVP launched The 10th BVP Green EII Fund. The fund provides eligible investors with the opportunity to avail of up to 40% income tax relief and provides the investor access to a portfolio of cleantech companies and renewable energy projects. The 11th Green Fund will be launched in Q4 2017.
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- Industry: Health Care, Information Technology, Medical
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: Ireland, The Netherlands, Luxembourg
Investor stats
- Total investments: 34
- Round size: Seed $665k–$4.7M; Series A $2.3M–$12M
- Lead/follow: 59% lead, 41% follow
- Last fund: Likely actively investing — fund raised in 2024
Portfolio highlights
- Advise — Advise Freemium is a ground-breaking automated data analytics for CPG solution. Discover how Advise can assist your Revenue Growth Management.
- Oranda Therapeutics — Oranda Therapeutics: ensuring sustainable, affordable access to rare disease medicines across Europe through high-quality established treatments.
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NDRC builds high-impact new ventures. By providing the people, time, space and investment needed at the earliest stages of dedicated commercialisation work, NDRC is creating companies worthy of commercial investment and with the ability to scale. The NDRC team has the breadth of knowledge and expertise in technology and markets. NDRC worksside-by-side with researchers, entrepreneurs and venture teams to turn great ideas into successful new ventures.By the end of 2014, NDRC’s portfolio of startup ventures had secured a cumulative €88m in follow-on investment from commercial investors, with a combined market capitalisation of approx. €220m.
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- Industry: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Convertible Note
- Geography: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Investor stats
- Total investments: 110
- Lead/follow: no public data
Portfolio highlights
- Nory AI — Revolutionise your restaurant with Nory's restaurant management software. Streamline operations, boost profits, and enhance decision-making in one platform.
- Dataships — Dataships uses top level data privacy software to help your brand, no matter your location.
- Ceartas DMCA — Ceartas is the leader in piracy protection for creators, brands & enterprise. Powered by AI, we have the highest removal rate in the industry
Shanghai SIIC Fund Management is a professional equity investment fund management platform.As a professional equity investment fund management platform directly under the SIIC Group, the company is entrusted to manage all the assets of SIIC, and has set up a number of special venture capital funds for the society, focusing on the TMT industry,medical health industry, and wisdom. Investment in industries such as industry, energy conservation and environmental protection, and new energy industries. In addition, the company is also entrusted to provide professional management services for multiple social funds.
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- Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Series C
- Geography: China, Ireland
Investor stats
- Total investments: 9
- Lead/follow: no public data
Portfolio highlights
- Bairui Data — Bairui Data is a data intelligence fundamental software firm that focuses on "Data+AI." Build a data intelligence platform, create software and hardware integrated data processing products, and empower the digital transformation and upgrading of the government and national industries based on completely independent research anddevelopment of a new generation of full-memory distributed database product systems and artificial intelligence product system.
- Xunlian Technology — Xunlian Technology is a manufacturer of measuring, control, communication, and navigation devices. Xunlian Technology provides measurement and control communication equipment and services for drones, satellites, rockets, and so on. Satellite navigation core electrical equipment.
- ANNGIC (Shenzhen Anzhijie Technology Co.) — ANNGIC (Shenzhen Anzhijie Technology Co., Ltd.) is a high-tech company focusing on millimeter-wave radar sensors and focusing on smart applications of sensors. As one of the earliest companies in China to have the core R&D technology, complete design capability and experience data of millimeter wave radar sensors, An Zhijie has independentlydeveloped leading 24 GHZ and 77 GHz millimeter wave radar sensors and obtained many technical patents. Certification.
Growing Capital is an early-stage investment firm specialized in supporting startups with their roots in Ireland.
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- Industry: Software, Analytics, Health Care
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Ireland
Investor stats
- Total investments: 19
- Lead/follow: no public data
Portfolio highlights
- Lua Health — We believe the future of well-being is in prevention and early detection. Getting the right help, at the right time.
- Protostars — Protostars is a regulatory technology business. It is the creator of a cyber risk and compliance program meant for secure code reports on audits.
- Slick+ — Slick+ is a SaaS B2B Video-Based platform designed for enhance learning and collaboration in hybrid and remote working environment. By enabling teams to create, share, and discuss short, engaging knowledge videos, Slick+ fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation. The platform makes it easy for employees to capture and preserveessential expertise, share best practices, and implement new ideas, all seamlessly integrated into their daily workflows. With a focus on bite-sized content, Slick+ empowers organizations to boost productivity, enhance team communication, and stay agile in a rapidly evolving work environment. Ideal for L&D and HR managers, Slick+ is the go-to solution for companies looking to optimize their onboarding, training, and knowledge-sharing processes in both hybrid and remote work setups.
Early stage VC investments and funding for start-ups / founders in Ireland.
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- Industry: Software, Information Technology, Health Care
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Investor stats
- Total investments: 105
- Lead/follow: no public data
Portfolio highlights
- Imvizar — Transform your buildings, office spaces, visitor attractions, and parks with an immersive and visual storytelling experience using augmented reality. Discover unique ways to tell your story at Imvizar.
- ZeroMission — ZeroMission is a technology focused provider of integrated data for intelligent fleet electrification planning, operations and reporting.
- MarketSizer — MarketSizer offers subscription-based competitive intelligence and market insights for SaaS vendors who want to strategically grow their business.
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