Run Angel primed for US expansion

Founders David and Ellen Caren are eyeing a major assault on the US and other markets

David Caren, founder, Run Angel Pic: Clare Keogh

Run Angel, the wearable tech startup backed by former U2 manager Paul McGuinness and the group’s former advisor Trevor Bowen, will add around €1.5 million in funding as it unleashes its next scale-up phase.

Founders David and Ellen Caren are eyeing a major assault on the US and other markets and developing an enhanced version of their wrist-wearable personal alarm for runners.

The business has been trading for under a year but longer ...