# FIT

> FIT is a VC fund in Glasnevin backing Shipping and CleanTech. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Glasnevin, Ireland
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Jan 2019
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/fit-ltd
- Website: https://x.com/FastrackintoIT
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fastrack.toit

FIT is an industry-led initiative which works in close collaboration with government departments and national education and training agencies, local development organisations and a host of community based organisations.Their primary partners in education and training include SOLAS, ETBs (Formerly VEC), Third Level Institutions, Leargas, LeaderCompanies, Rapid Coordinators, Local Authorities and Employment Pacts.FIT’s mission is to promote an inclusive Smart Economy by creating a fast track to marketable technical skills for those at risk of unemployment long term. It is the primary industry skills development initiative facilitating collaboration with government, education & training providers and disadvantaged communities to enable greater access to employment for marginalised job seekers.FIT Ltd, a registered charity and not for profit organisation, was established in 1999. The Initiative develops and promotes technology-based programmes and career development opportunities for job seekers who have become detached from the labour market in an increasingly knowledge-based economy.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for FIT. Shizune tracks 2 team members at FIT. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/fit-2?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shipping | 1 | 100% |
| CleanTech | 1 | 100% |
| Power Grid | 1 | 100% |
| Clean Energy | 1 | 100% |
| Nanotechnology | 1 | 100% |

6 industries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| George Ryan | COO | 0 | — |
| Peter Davitt | CEO | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Daphne Technology | Daphne Technology is developing a catalyst-free, nano-technology that helps the petrochemical, power and transportation industries reduce air emissions to the levels required by international and national regulations. Daphne Technology’s patented solution can be miniaturized and is especially well-suited to meet the requirements of marine vessels.This approach reduces capital costs when compared to other technologies and can also be used without switching fuel, resulting in a substantial reduction in operating costs. | $5M | Series A | Jan 15, 2019 | http://www.daphnetechnology.com |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BRIDGE](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bridge-4474) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Climate-KIC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/climate-kic) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/epfl) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Gebert Rüf Stiftung](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gebert-r%C3%BCf-stiftung) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Innovation Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/innovation-fund-2) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/saev) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does FIT invest in?

FIT invests primarily in Shipping, CleanTech and Power Grid startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Switzerland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact FIT?

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### Who are the partners at FIT?

The team at FIT includes George Ryan (COO) and Peter Davitt (CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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