SMEs see artificial intelligence potential but ‘fail to capitalise on new tech’
Fear of making mistakes, lack of skills and cost behind reluctance to adopt new technology
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Venture capital funding for Irish SMEs was down 23% in 2025, in first decline since 2018
Funding for Irish SMEs was down 23% to €1.1bn, the first decline since 2018
Trade finance firm Teybridge Europe eyes €100m valuation under Spanish deal
Company has 22 employees, split between offices in Dublin and London
Plan to boost State’s competitiveness aims to cut regulation for SMEs
Another priority is establishing an AI office to ensure State captures the opportunities the technology presents
Elkstone seeking up to €200m in all-island venture capital fund
Firm says it has identified ‘funding gap well in excess of €1bn’ in early-stage start-up investment
Former Sherry FitzGerald chief sets up consultancy for Irish SMEs
Steven McKenna to advise on digital strategies, M&A and succession planning
Department of Enterprise facing €38m bill due to grant classification issue
Minister warned final figure could be even higher and will be met by ‘savings identified within the department’s capital allocation’
Small business owners ‘out of their depth’ on tech skills critical for survival
Survey finds 59% of small firms are worried about the impact of tariffs on their business
One in four SMEs is losing employees due to housing crisis, says accountancy body
Tax incentives are needed to stimulate ‘development of flats, student accommodation and independent living facilities’
Newsagents association granted permission for judicial review over ‘punitive’ tobacco licensing fees
The association argues the new fees ‘unfairly target small retailers already facing soaring costs and regulatory pressure’.
Limerick Mayor eyes introduction of hotel tax to fund tourism offerings
John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors
Costs have increased for almost 80% of small businesses in past six months, CAI survey says
Only 14 per cent of SMEs feel prepared for a further escalation of tariffs and economic tension
Irish SME debt jumps to an average €444,000 last year
Debt levels among small and medium businesses rose from €369,000 in 2023, Department of Finance report shows
Linked Finance raises more than €50m in new funding for SMEs
Lender has so far facilitated more than 4,500 loans for Irish SMEs worth €350m
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