Desmond revealed as nerd.com backer
‘Stealth’ start-up seeks talent
Dermot Desmond, the billionaire financier, has emerged as the backer of a mysterious new start-up based in Dublin’s financial district.
The new venture was founded by Paul McCarthy-Brain, who was previously head of research and development at Desmond’s GBE Technologies - which created, among other companies, Betdaq, the online betting exchange.
The start-up has already created a buzz among Irish coders by launching a website called 6e657264.com that hints at its plans.
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