Top 10 Fashion Startup Investors in Ireland in December 2024
A list of 10 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Fashion startups based in Ireland. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Fashion companies from Ireland. We update this investor list every month.Top 10 Fashion Startup Investors in Ireland in December 2024
Investor | Fashion Ireland investments |
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Tej Lalvani | 1 |
Dan Ryan | 1 |
Meg Lustman | 1 |
Lightbank | 1 |
Business Venture Partners | 1 |
Touker Suleyman | 1 |
NDRC | 1 |
Enterprise Ireland | 1 |
Sara Davies | 1 |
Abbey International Finance | 1 |
Tej Lalvani is the CEO of Vitabiotics.
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Investment focus
- Fashion, Advertising, Beauty
- Angel, Seed
- India, Ireland, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- POPxo — POPxo is India's online community for women that deals everything from fashion, beauty, lifestyle, work, and etc.Reaching 9 million users every month with over 102 million monthly engaged content views. POPxo provides text and video content in an accessible manner, and reach them where they live their lives: on social media and on mobile.It focuses on reaching a highly targeted audience - the millions of young urban women in India who are growing in confidence, in independence and in spending power, it monetises by working across formats (native ads, social posts, events) with brands who want to reach this important and influential consumer base.I was launch in March 2014 it's become the go-to lifestyle resource for the female (18-34) demographic.
- Gener8 — We believe that the advertising industry needs more transparency and that people should be able to control their own data. Our technology gives people the control that is currently missing. And if people choose to share their data with advertisers, we reward them for it. Consequently, people trust us and 83% of them share their data with us.Meaning that we have an incredible understanding about these people and their online behaviour. We work with companies (and their media agencies) in the capacity of a media owner to do three things: 1. Provide premium media for you to reach this highly defined audience.2. Use our proprietary first party data to unveil actionable insights about your customers, eg. their purchase habits.3. To promote your brand and drive an action from your audience.
- Peachy Lean — Peachylean, is an Irish based athleisure business providing stylish, high quality, supportive, high waisted gym leggings. We want to support strong women who like to look good while working out in the gym.
Dan Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer of Kokoro Zenwear and Commercial Director at Peachylean.
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Investment focus
- Retail, Fashion, Fitness
- Angel
- Ireland
Portfolio highlights
- Peachy Lean — Peachylean, is an Irish based athleisure business providing stylish, high quality, supportive, high waisted gym leggings. We want to support strong women who like to look good while working out in the gym.
Meg Lustman is the former chief executive of Hobbs London.
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Investment focus
- Retail, Fashion, Fitness
- Angel
- Ireland
Portfolio highlights
- Peachy Lean — Peachylean, is an Irish based athleisure business providing stylish, high quality, supportive, high waisted gym leggings. We want to support strong women who like to look good while working out in the gym.
Lightbank VC is a $700M AUM venture fund that invests in early-stage vertically focused AI, consumer, enterprise, healthcare, crypto, fintech and climate companies. It focuses on pre-seed, seed and Series A opportunities where they write initial checks between $250k - $5m. They have invested in over 150 companies such as Tempus, Udemy, Fiverr(NYSE: FVRR), Sprout Social (NYSE: SPRT), Boom Supersonic, Tastytrade (acq. $1B+), Extend, Attain, Paytient and Expel.
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Investment focus
- E-Commerce, Mobile, Software
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- Claim — Claim is a social application that allows users to earn and trade rewards with friends. It also connects friends through their favorite brands and for brands to reward their customers. Its application enables friends to earn cash back, exchange rewards, and redeem together by shopping at their favorite brands.
- Pathos — Pathos is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on re-engineering drug development with the power of advanced AI technologies.
- Allegro Energy — Our mission is to radically accelerate the transition to a world powered by plentiful, cheap, clean energy. Talk to us today about your project to find out how our technology can help you reach your energy goals.
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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Investment focus
- Health Care, Information Technology, Medical
- Seed, Funding Round, Series A
- Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands
Portfolio highlights
- OOHPod — OOHPod, your new Out Of Home Flexible Address, will revolutionise the way you send and receive parcels
- Positive Carbon — Positive Carbon provides an innovative solution for businesses to track, manage, and reduce food waste. With real-time analytics, CO2 calculation, and a comprehensive learning platform, we help you save costs and achieve sustainability goals. Request a demo today to start making a positive environmental impact.
- X-BOLT Orthapaedics — X-Bolt Trauma Solutions for osteoporotic bone fixation. FDA 510(k) approved. Clinical studies include the WHITE One (n=100) and WHITE Four (n=1,140) randomized control trials.
Touker Suleyman is a multi-millionaire Turkish Cypriot fashion retail entrepreneur and investor. In 2001, his company Low Profile Group purchased UK shirt maker Hawes & Curtis, and in 2008 he purchased UK fashion label Ghost. More recently, he has invested in a number of start-up companies including Bikesoup and Huxley & Cox.
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Investment focus
- CRM, Digital Media, Advertising Platforms
- Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- United Kingdom, Ireland
Portfolio highlights
- Gener8 — We believe that the advertising industry needs more transparency and that people should be able to control their own data. Our technology gives people the control that is currently missing. And if people choose to share their data with advertisers, we reward them for it. Consequently, people trust us and 83% of them share their data with us.Meaning that we have an incredible understanding about these people and their online behaviour. We work with companies (and their media agencies) in the capacity of a media owner to do three things: 1. Provide premium media for you to reach this highly defined audience.2. Use our proprietary first party data to unveil actionable insights about your customers, eg. their purchase habits.3. To promote your brand and drive an action from your audience.
- Peachy Lean — Peachylean, is an Irish based athleisure business providing stylish, high quality, supportive, high waisted gym leggings. We want to support strong women who like to look good while working out in the gym.
- Personify XP — Discover how Aprimo's Content Personalization solution enables brands to deliver tailored, relevant experiences to customers at scale, enhancing engagement and driving conversions through AI-driven insights and automation.
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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Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Convertible Note
- Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
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
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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Investment focus
- Software, Health Care, Information Technology
- Funding Round, Seed, Series A
- Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- Ovagen — Ovagen is a biotechnology company that has developed the process of producing germ free (GF) chicken eggs and GF birds in commercial quantities for use primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. Ovagen can also provide a Contract Research Service and has extensive expertise in SPF poultry & rodent housing & husbandry, in specific poultry& rodent research technologies to GMP standards and in avian transgenics.
- Customs Window — Customs Window is an End-to-End Customs Clearance and Trade Solutions providing Support Services to solve challenges and operations.
- The Freebird Club — The social travel club for over 50s. Homestays, local events, travel advice and more.
Sara Davies
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Investment focus
- Retail, Fashion, FinTech
- Angel
- Ireland, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- Sibstar — Empowering vulnerable people to spend safely, free from scams, overspending and addiction relapse
- Peachy Lean — Peachylean, is an Irish based athleisure business providing stylish, high quality, supportive, high waisted gym leggings. We want to support strong women who like to look good while working out in the gym.
A privately owned financial service, Abbey international is financing the future by providing niche financial solutions to a variety of business sectors
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Investment focus
- Fashion, Lifestyle, Logistics
- Seed, Funding Round, Private Equity
- Ireland, United States
Portfolio highlights
- Chupi — Chupi is a multi award-winning fine jeweller specialising in unique Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings and Fine Jewellery. Made with 100% Recycled Solid Gold, Classic Diamonds, Lab Grown Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones. Visit us at our Dublin Store on Claredon Street or Shop Online.
- Overhaul — Overhaul is the global leader of in-transit risk management and intelligence, safeguarding shippers and 3PLs against theft, delays, damage, and spoilage during transit.
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