# Top 20 Wellness Startup Investors in Ireland in June 2026 ## Enterprise Ireland - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care 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. ## SOSV - Type: VC Fund - Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software SOSV is a global, deep tech venture capital firm that operates the HAX and IndieBio startup development programs focused on human and planetary health. SOSV invests $500,000 in startups at their inception as they onboard either HAX or IndieBio for a 4-6 month period designed to accelerate the raise of their next institutional round. SOSV joins thelater rounds of HAX and IndieBio graduates. HAX, based in a 35,000 sq ft facility in Newark, NJ, is equipped with machine tools, 3D printers, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering labs, as well as on-staff engineering and design experts. SOSV's IndieBio has locations in NYC and San Francisco, both of which offer extensive services and facilities to founders including on-site BSL-2 labs, well equipped lab benches and hoods, and advanced lab equipment, such as chromatography equipment. ## Venturewave Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Education, Apps VentureWave Capital is an actively managed private equity group that invests in and builds great companies. ## E15 VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series D - Focus: Health Care, Medical, Robotics E15 VC is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm specializing in global deep-tech investments. ## Ascentifi - Type: VC Fund - Location: Galway, Galway, Ireland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Medical Device, Medical Discover start-up investing made simple. Access VC-led rounds, build your portfolio, and unlock growth at Ascentifi ## Atlantic Bridge - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Atlantic Bridge is a Growth Equity Firm with a Cross Border Value Add strategy. We invest in deep technology companies in Europe and the US. Our team is made up of successful entrepreneurs and senior technology industry executives and we invest in strong ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams that have the passion and drive to scale up andexploit major growth opportunities. We help our portfolio companies expand and grow internationally through our global platform with our team and offices in London, Dublin, Munich, Paris and Palo Alto.Atlantic Bridge brings together a unique team of technology entrepreneurs, experienced managers, finance professionals, and investment experts. The team contains a wealth of international business experience across Europe, the UK and the US. They have worked together in various capacities for the last 30 years, bringing a true partnership approach to their firm and their investments. Its investors include the founders, leading institutional investors, and private investors with a track record of investment in successful technology companies.Atlantic Bridge has developed a unique and differentiated strategy that focuses on specific technology themes and the implementation of the “Atlantic Bridge Model” for scaling companies internationally. The “Bridge Model” accelerates the scale-up of technology companies in Europe and the US. This approach is highly differentiated and has delivered strong performance results to date. ## Delta Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care Early stage VC investments and funding for start-ups / founders in Ireland. ## Chris Russell - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Wellness, Health Care, Therapeutics Chris Russell, CEO of the Waterford-based marketing company Thimba. ## Business Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Information Technology, Medical 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. ## Touker Suleyman - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Fitness, Advertising, CRM 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. ## Development Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Private Equity - Focus: Manufacturing, Telecommunications, VoIP At Development Capital, they are aware of the significant growth opportunities available to mid-sized companies and understand the management teams’ unique requirement for not only finance, but also for a funding partner who will bring experience, expertise and international reach to assist secure and maximise the business growth opportunity.Development Capital provides investee companies with a unique and unprecedented partnership approach which will maximise the growth opportunity in the most prompt and efficient manner. In addition to their experienced Investment Directors, their partners include:High profile and experienced Industry Experts who will provide direction and support to investee companies; andMajor Irish Corporates who have committed not only funding but also their international experience. ## Con Lehane - Type: Angel - Location: Cork, Cork, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Wellness, Health Care, Therapeutics Con Lehane, CEO, Zevas Communications Inc. ## HBAN - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Software, Medical Device HBAN is dedicated to raising the profile of business angel investment as an asset class on the island of Ireland and to promote the creation of business angel syndicates. ## Kernel Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cork, Cork, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care Kernel Capital is the independent manager of The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Venture Funds, one of the largest and most active sources of equity finance on the island of Ireland. Kernel leverage their extensive network to enable their portfolio companies recruit the highest caliber people, to break into new international markets and to generaterevenues of scale. It is the only investment firm with venture capital Funds dedicated to both jurisdictions on the Island. Kernel have raised over €210M from investors which including their strategic partner Bank of Ireland, Invest NI, Enterprise Ireland, Galway University Foundation, The University of Limerick Foundation, The New York State Common Retirement Fund and undisclosed Family Offices. Consistently delivering strong financial returns for their investors Kernel have led more than 20 substantial trade sales to NASDAQ, NYSE, and LSE listed corporations. ## Danny Hughes - Type: Angel - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Wellness, Health Care Danny Hughes is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Fastway Ireland. Danny attended UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. ## Sara Davies - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel, Seed - Focus: Toys, Gaming, Rental Sara Davies ## MedTech Syndicates - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Series B, Series C - Focus: Health Care, Medical Device, Fitness MedTech Syndicates is a unique funding concept. We match startup MedTech companies seeking funding with Clinicians wanting to invest in the future of healthcare. ## Crowdcube - Type: VC Fund - Location: Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Equity Crowdfunding, Convertible Note, Seed - Focus: Food and Beverage, FinTech, Financial Services Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, we make it simple to buy and sell shares in Europe's most exciting high-growth businesses. ## NDRC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Convertible Note - Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce 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. ## Dan Ryan - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel - Focus: Retail, Fashion, Fitness Dan Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer of Kokoro Zenwear and Commercial Director at Peachylean. # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. Core features: - 48,091 startup investors (angels, VCs, accelerators, and others) - Email, phone, LinkedIn (for intros), socials, and other contact data - Updated daily from public funding news - CSV and Excel export The User can access the full database FOR FREE after signing up: shizune.co