Technology Early Cubic Telecom investor says Softbank deal shatters ‘glass ceiling of ambition’ for Irish firmsJohn Flynn of Act Venture Capital says more firms and their backers should hold firm and resist early exits
Funding Micron Agritech raises €2.7m from backersCompany has developed a rapid testing kit for farm animals that can reveal if they have parasites
Big Read Negative equity: private companies face valuation write-downs as new reality bitesStripe’s vertiginous drops in value are just the most high-profile example of a problem facing many private companies as the market loses its froth
Connected Irish VC Act sees opportunities for founders in current crisisAct Venture Capital partner John O’Sullivan says start-ups with a good market opportunity will always find investment
Companies Act Venture Capital backs buy now pay later firm PlayterDublin-based VC joins Klarna backer Adit Ventures in new $55m debt and equity raise for the British start-up
Irish tech firms get boost as Act Venture Capital announces new €140m fundUp to 35 investments could be made over lifespan of new fund