Tech scene hit as Wayra announces closure

Wayra, a high profile incubator for tech start-ups, is pulling down its shutters in June, a move regarded as a major blow to the Dublin technology scene.

The Telefónica-backed hub opened in September 2012, with 30 start-ups going through its accelerator programme.

However, it will now close in June once the nine businesses currently in the centre’s accelerator process complete their programmes.

To date, 105 jobs have been created by businesses to come ...