Global tax reform spells good news for Ireland
Fears around FDI client reaction to corporation tax evaporate as new landscape becomes clearer
Personal tax regime may present barrier to growth
Increasing marginal tax rate will attract new talent and foreign investment
Irish fintechs secure record $900m in investment in first half of year
Deals involving Fenergo, Taxamo and Wayflyer helped push activity to its high
VC deal activity slows in Q1 with $125.4m invested in 24 deals
Latest figures show funding deals muted locally while European deals at record high
Investment activity rebounds for Irish fintechs
Close to $400m in investment secured in 2020 but third quarter was washout
Two-way transatlantic traffic proves beneficial for Irish businesses
Companies Glanbia and FoodMarble thrive in US market where 900 Irish firms operate
Showcasing leading edge innovation
US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards ‘offer a very high profile way to demonstrate what Ireland is achieving in that space’
Transatlantic relationship boosts Irish economy and exchequer
Foreign direct investment underpins US links with Ireland and is set to get stronger
Irish fintech industry saw record activity in first six months
The $162m acquisition of Irish-founded Prepaid Financial Services was world’s biggest
US market persists as good target for Irish business post-Covid-19
Ireland’s handling of supply chains during pandemic impressed corporate America
Fintech leads the way as Irish VC deals hit $185m in Q3
Companies with decarbonisation solutions expected to attract more investment
Irish companies raise €61 million in VC funding
Galway-based medtech company Atlantic Therapeutics secure a $32 million fundraising
Irish fintechs raised €36m last year across 13 transactions
Among those raising funds were MyWallSt and AQ Metrics, which both raised €3m
Making an innovative impact
The community of US firms has made a very significant contribution to Ireland’s international research standing
Global VC investment near record high as Irish activity jumps
Flurry of deals seen in Ireland involving the likes of Fire1 and Future Finance in Q1
Irish companies raise €391m in venture funding
Fewer deals in Ireland so far this year, but deals of higher values, says KPMG
Number of venture financings dips to five year low
But KPMG report says value of investments ‘remained robust’ at €97m in the quarter
Venture capital backing for fintech firms hits record in 2016
Overall funding for fintech sector falls as M&A activity declines during 2016
Awards honour research excellence
Previous winners of the US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards reveal what it takes to win the coveted prizes
Ireland has plenty to learn from the SXSW Interactive festival
Anna Scally of KPMG believes we can build a similar reputation to that of Austin
‘The world has shrunk and great people have choices’
Shaun Murphy welcomes the politicos’ annual Paddy’s Day migration – promoting Ireland is never a bad thing
KPMG: Moments matter at momentous Web Summit
The buzz and energy, combined with the quality of speakers, made the ’14 event one to remember
Money and technology at the crossroads
Given our thriving tech sector, financial technology could prove a real opportunity for Ireland
Questions remain for US senators over tax law
Senators Carl Levin and John McCain had criticised Ireland over Apple tax rate
Foreign investors have easy access to policymakers
Companies get message across through American Chamber and at informal meetings
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