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Equity Funding Guide
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The Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is the representative body for risk finance firms on the island of Ireland. Our full members are primarily venture capital and private equity firms that provide equity funding to growing unquoted companies. Associate members of the IVCA include firms that provide advisory services including corporate finance houses, commercial and intellectual property law firms, accountants, and other advisers experienced in advising and supporting those involved in raising and providing equity finance.
A thriving equity finance industry is a vital component of a successful economy. The digitalisation of the global economy has leaped forward in the last 18 months, and during this time Irish companies have attracted record levels of funding, positioning many of them in a strong position to scale globally and reap the benefits of these global economic changes.
Sarah-Jane Larkin
Director General of the Irish Venture Capital Association