The biggest and best deals of 2012

In a special end-of-year report, Elaine O'Regan reviews the most significant contracts, investments and funding announcements of the past six months.

Graham Quinn of Auxilion, Martin Cullen of Microsoft, John Shaw of MRP and Eleanor Graham of Auxilion.

Ireland's homegrown companies have rallied this year to win valuable funding and secure impressive contracts both at home and abroad.

Done Deal offers Irish firms, both large and small, the opportunity to showcase these successes and champion the good news stories that are so often forgotten.

Here is a selection of our top picks from the past six months.

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**July**

A start-up behind novel new technology to treat strokes secured investment of ...