VC investment in Ireland experienced an increase in the first quarter of 2026, totalling $212.3 million across 19 deals. This represents a substantial uplift compared to the last quarter of 2025, which saw $155.1 million invested also across 19 deals, as reported by the latest quarterly KPMG Venture Pulse report.
Commenting on VC activity in Ireland during Q1’26, Gavin Sheehan, Partner, Deal Advisory at KPMG in Ireland, said: “Irish VC fundraising was consistent in Q1’26 led by significant fundraising by Equal1, Evervault, and Circit. Notwithstanding global challenges towards the end of Q1, VC investment in Ireland showed resilience, with sustained interest mirroring international trends in terms of increased deal sizes and later stage investment with interest in the AI, energy and medtech sectors.”
