Meath HR Software Firm Secures Fresh €1.6m to Power UK Expansion
HR Duo has raised €1.6m to strengthen its HR software platform and expand its UK team, marking another upbeat moment for Irish SaaS growth.
Irish Internet Hotline Gains Powerful New Role in EU Fight Against Illegal Content
Ireland’s online safety regime gets a boost as the Irish Internet Hotline gains Trusted Flagger status under the EU Digital Services Act.
EU Tightens Scrutiny on Cloud Giants as AWS and Azure Face Gatekeeper Test
EU regulators may classify AWS and Azure as gatekeepers, a move that could reshape cloud competition for Irish businesses and startups.
SoftBank Pushes Back on Space Data Centre Hype as AI Infrastructure Race Intensifies
SoftBank says space data centres may be overhyped, arguing Earth-based AI infrastructure remains the faster and more practical path.
Irish Space-Tech Firm Lands Fresh Funding to Expand AI Maritime Monitoring
Ubotica raises $11m to scale AI-powered maritime monitoring, giving Irish tech another major deep-tech growth story.
Dublin Medtech Venture Secures Major Funding Boost for Heart Valve Trials
CroíValve has expanded its Series B to $36m, boosting Irish medtech momentum and funding broader US and EU heart valve trials.
Business Equipment Funder Lands Major Backing to Accelerate Expansion
Equipal has secured £16.25m to expand its embedded business equipment finance platform and grow hiring across key teams.
Meta’s New Arena App Could Bring Prediction Markets to the Mainstream
Meta is reportedly building Arena, a standalone prediction markets app that could spark fresh debate over regulation and addictive design.
Irish Founders Land Coveted Y Combinator Spots With AI and Manufacturing Plays
Two Irish-founded start-ups, Blueprints and ProvenMetal, join Y Combinator’s summer 2026 batch in a major boost for Ireland’s tech scene.
Bending Spoons Eyes Blockbuster Nasdaq Debut With Up to $1.62bn IPO
Bending Spoons is seeking up to $1.62bn in a Nasdaq IPO, underscoring investor appetite for scaled digital platforms and acquisition-led growth.
