Top 10 Automotive VC Funds & Investors in Ireland (August 2026)

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• Oncomark — OncoMark is a UCD spin-out that develops companion diagnostic tests to support cancer drug development. Companion diagnostics allow pharmaceutical companies to select patients for which a drug may be particularly effective (patient stratification).The test can also be used during clinical trials to help reduce the numbers of patients required tocomplete a clinical trial and its duration, while also increasing the likelihood that the trial will be successful. The end result is improved outcome for cancer patients.The company has a portfolio of diagnostic tests in development, covering some of the key cancer types (breast, colorectal, prostate, melanoma), supported by €3.9m in EU R&D funding. There are currently 12 employees funded through 6 grants.The company was founded by Prof. William Gallagher in UCD and is led by Dr. Mairin Rafferty, the CEO/COO. The company has a strong advisory board, which includes Prof. John Crown and Prof. Bryan Hennessy.
• Foodcloud — We connect businesses that have surplus food with Charities and Community Groups that need it.
• Finovation Limited — Finovation Limited

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• WrxFlo — WrxFlo deliver real time data insights and software solutions to allow business achieve greater levels of supply chain efficiencies
• Danalto — Simple, cost-effective, high-accuracy Location Services for large open environments, both indoor and outdoor. Asset Tracking made simple!
• Neurobell — NeuroBell develop novel EEG medical devices for early detection and monitoring of neonatal seizures.

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• 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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• FOTOhub — Complete AI platform for creators. Generate images & video AI, unlimited storage, Cloud GPU & API.
• 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.

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• 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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• SiriusXT — SiriusXT is transforming cell and tissue imaging with the SXT-100, the first commercial, laboratory scale soft x-ray microscope.
• Fresco — Fresco powers connected cooking experiences for appliance brands, enabling faster launches, lower R&D costs, and continuous innovation.
• Engage-EHS — EcoOnline's easy-to-use software system is helping companies to transform their approach to health & safety, chemical safety & learning data reporting.

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• 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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Advise — Advise Freemium is a ground-breaking automated data analytics for CPG solution. Discover how Advise can assist your Revenue Growth Management.
• HealthBeacon — Quality adherence support for your medication needs, contact our HealthBeacon team to discover what service we can provide you and your patients.
• The Corporate Governance Institute — Diploma Certification for Board Directors. University accredited Courses for existing and aspiring Directors. Qualify as a Director.