What sectors does Enterprise Ireland invest in?

Irish state development agency acting as cornerstone LP in Irish-focused VC funds. The 2025-2029 scheme allocates EUR 250M to support early-stage Irish companies, with up to 50% stake per fund.

Typical check size

€2M – €50M

Fund size: EUR 250M Seed & Venture Capital Scheme 2025-2029

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Portfolio highlights

EUR 69M invested in VC funds in 2024

EUR 28M directly in 157 Irish start-ups in 2024

EUR 700M+ total invested since programme inception

Contact

www.enterprise-ireland.com

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Investment focus

Sectors

Investment stages

Pre-seed

Seed

Series A

Geographic focus

Ireland

Investment thesis

Irish state development agency acting as cornerstone LP in Irish-focused VC funds. The 2025-2029 scheme allocates EUR 250M to support early-stage Irish companies, with up to 50% stake per fund.