Top 10 Social Impact Startup 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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• Givedish — Givedish has ensures transparency and trust. They conduct extensive research and form strategic alliances with charities they know can provide meals to those in need. They hope to serve as a trust mechanism, ensuring that their donations are directed to the appropriate organizations.

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• Kami.ai — Kami is an AI conversational platform which powers businesses with smart robot advisory services Kami offers an artificial intelligence system that is able to learn and communicate with humans both collectively and individually. Kami was founded by Alex Cheung in 2016. It is based in Hong Kong, China.
• AID:Tech — Identity based solutions for finance, payments & insurance. Leveraging blockchain, crypto & digital identity.

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• pQCee — Technology and solutions to help organizations and individuals be ready for the risks and benefits of Quantum Computing
• H3 Zoom.AI — H3 Zoom is an AI-powered inspection intelligence platform focused on the built environment, helping organizations assess and manage buildings and critical infrastructure. It processes visual and sensor data from drones, 360° cameras, robotics, and other capture tools to generate structured inspection insights. The platform uses AI to detect,classify, and localize defects while assigning severity levels based on engineering and regulatory standards. It produces audit-ready reports and remediation recommendations designed to support maintenance planning and compliance workflows.
• Clearbot — Efficient, AI-powered,self driving boats with zero green house emissions - our boat act as intellegent tools to automate marine services.

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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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• Cofense — Cofense provides phishing threat management for organizations concerned about human susceptibility. Cofense’s intelligence-driven platform turns employees into an active line of defense by enabling them to identify, report, and mitigate spear phishing, malware, and drive-by threats.Cofense’s customers include the defense industrial base, energy,financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing industries, as well as other Global 1000 entities that understand changing user security behavior, will improve security, aid incident response, and reduce the risk of compromise.
• Dam Secure — Dam Secure replaces noisy, after-the-fact scans with real-time guidance inside your IDE. Built for devs. Trusted by AppSec. Backed by experience.
• Stanhope AI — Stanhope AI is a deep-tech startup based in London with a strong background in neuroscience, robotics and fintech. We are bringing Active Inference to market as a novel framework for autonomous decision-making. To contend with the challenges of contemporary AIs, our distinct approach aims to offer

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• AID:Tech — Identity based solutions for finance, payments & insurance. Leveraging blockchain, crypto & digital identity.
• Iomob Technology Services — Iomob empowers existing apps and platforms to deliver a seamless mobility experience.

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• QinMi — QinMi is a location-sharing software between friends, which solves the location security needs of relatives, friends, family members, and records. They offer two-way conversations, SOS emergency calls, electronic fences, and other functions.
• AID:Tech — Identity based solutions for finance, payments & insurance. Leveraging blockchain, crypto & digital identity.
• Unit — Create tokens, raise capital, and trade assets on the world's most accessible decentralized exchange.

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• Great Europe — mo eu champions Europe's future by restoring leadership, boosting economic strength, and fostering innovation for all generations.
• Great London — Great London is an independent research institute that focuses on shaping evidence-based policies for the sustainable and competitive growth of London. The organization examines governance structures, economic systems, and urban innovation to recommend practical solutions for a more effective city framework. Its research covers areas such asenhanced devolution to give London governance powers comparable to other major global cities, economic growth that supports entrepreneurship while reducing regulatory burdens, and digital transformation for public services. It also studies affordable housing models inspired by global examples and promotes sustainable infrastructure aligned with net-zero and climate goals. Through data-driven research, the institute provides insights that help policymakers and stakeholders plan for London’s long-term development and global relevance.
• Safety Pickets — Safety Pickets, Inc. offers advanced safety solutions to eliminate injuries caused by exposed star pickets and t-posts. Our eco-friendly caps are designed for durability and compliance, supporting safer workplaces globally.

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• Dexla — Build B2B apps quickly with an AI-powered front-end software engineer. Type in what your company does and watch Buck build your app for you.
• Contraline — Contraline is a medical device company that has developed a proprietary injectable hydrogel platform for use in reproductive and contraceptive applications. Contraline's first product, Adam, is implanted into the vas deferens through a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure and once implanted, the gel effectively blocks sperm. Adam isnon-hormonal, designed to last years, and easily reversible.
• howie — Howie is an AI calendar secretary for email, SMS, iMessage, Gmail, and Google Calendar. He books meetings, protects focus time, follows up, and handles reminders.