Irish animal feed producer Alltech is launching a new accelerator programme in Dublin for agritech startups. The Pearse Lyons Accelerator, which is being launched in partnership with Dublin-based Dogpatch Labs, is a three-month programme for 10 startups in areas like nutritional sciences, 3D printing, drones, AI, sensors, and robotics. “Alltech’s roots are in entrepreneurial innovation, […]
Google doubles down on Dublin with Dogpatch Labs partnership, now employs 5,000+ staff in the city
It’s safe to say Dublin has always been a very important location for online search and advertising giant Google. To wit, its EMEA HQ is located in the heart of the historic docklands district (AKA Silicon Docks) of the Irish capital, and the company even boasts that it has “helped put Dublin on the map […]

Dublin-based NDRC launches new accelerator featuring ‘Founder Friendly’ uncapped SAFE note
NDRC has announced that as of today, applications are open for this new accelerator which, for the first time, offers successful applicants a €100,000 investment using SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) and ‘founder friendly’ terms. The bi-annual programme will feature 12 chosen startups (6 per cohort), each receiving coaching from dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence […]

Today in European Tech: Estonia’s Bolt nabs €150 million in funding, MessageBird buys Pusher, a new EU cybersecurity strategy, and more
Hello! Here is what happened today in European tech: Deals – Estonian ride-hailing firm and Uber rival Bolt has raised €150 million euros in a funding round led by D1 Capital Partners. The company declined to disclose its valuation but said it was up from the €1.7 billion it was worth in May (and it […]