
This podcast will bring you the latest interviews from some of the leading figures within the venture capital landscape in Ireland and abroad. Our interviews focus on a diverse range of people from founders to investors. The goal is to find out about the highs and lows of each individual's journey to date and to give our audience a unique insight into the different elements of our ecosystem.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||

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The show centers on Ireland's venture ecosystem, featuring investors, founders, and policy influencers who discuss fundraising, fund dynamics, and sector trends. Across recent episodes, topics such as early-stage versus growth financing, tax-enabled relief schemes, and sector hotspots like AI, MedTech, and life sciences recur alongside practical guidance for founders on fundraising timelines, portfolio management, and international expansion. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on Ireland as a launchpad for high-tech startups, including regulatory navigation, public funding channels, and cross-border investment themes, with plenty of battle-tested anecdotes from investors and operators shaping the region's ecosystem.
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Recent guests on The Irish VC include:
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