Tech Tour: finding the next big thing

Fourteen Irish companies were at the Tech Tour event, which identifies exciting young firms, many of which have gone on to be successful in business, writes Dick O'Brien.

Kieran Brannigan, OpenJaw. Photo: Feargal Ward

Some of the most promising indigenous technology companies pitched to a panel of international investors this week as the Tech Tour came to Dublin. Established in 1998, the event brings together some of the top young technology firms in a particular region to present to a panel of investors who may not ordinarily come in contact with these firms. This is the fourth time the Tech Tour has visited Dublin and 14 Irish ...