A report on venture capital activity 2001
18/12/2002. The Irish venture capital industry has been unable to escape the downturn that has characterised the global market, says the Ireland venture capital report by the Irish Venture Capital Association and law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice.

Irish companies seeking green - and help - from Valley firms
26/11/2002. Many fledgling internet and software companies from Ireland have begun to court US venture capitalists for funding, disillusioned with the state of the domestic market. But this is not the whole story. Chris Gaither of The Boston Globe discusses the importance of the connections that come with funding from the US.

No room for complacency
02/09/2002. Despite fears that the Irish economy may be over-reliant on foreign investment, the country has fared well in a traumatic year for the world economy. Victor Timon of William Fry looks at Ireland's efforts to expand its technology base and attract new investment.

Money for Growth - an Irish perspective
23/07/2002. Private equity is set to undergo a period of consolidation as firms look to keep their current portfolio companies afloat. VCs in Ireland must now ask themselves whether they have the skill sets required to carry out the necessary in-depth analysis of their portfolio companies, according to the Money for Growth survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Venture capital opportunities in the Irish market
30/04/2002. Ireland has never been such an attractive investment destination. Entrance into the Euro has promoted free and easy trade, tax rates on trading income are decreasing and the government has proved its commitment to venture capital spending with the emergence of Enterprise Ireland Fund. Eithne FitzGerald of Irish law firm A & L Goodbody, looks at the opportunities available in this region.

A paper on private equity funds: tax issues affecting organisation and investment
18/12/2001. Ireland's tax laws have been formulated to attract inward investment and improve the environment for setting up private equity funds. Here, David Glynn of A&L Goodbody explains private equity fund structures in Ireland from an Irish tax perspective.

Executive summary IVA Yearbook 2001
13/11/2001. The outlook for the Irish venture capital industry is positive. Despite the economic slowdown, there are many current opportunities to be embraced by venture capitalists, according to this executive summary from the IVA, presented in association with Matheson Ormsby Prentice.

Private equity overview - Ireland 2000
13/08/2001. A record E223m was invested in private equity in Ireland in 2000 – more than double the amount invested in 1999. High-tech investments continue to be popular in the Irish market, accounting for 84 per cent of the total invested. This EVCA overview has all the year's key statistics.

Private equity overview - Ireland 1999
26/07/2001. Ireland's economic growth rates have been consistently among the highest of all OECD countries in recent years. EVCA provides a comprehensive overview of the market, including tables and charts on funds raised.

Private equity fund structures in Ireland
29/05/2001. The type of fund structure used to invest in private equity can determine the security, regulation and taxation of your investment - you need to be aware of all available options. Here Kilroys provides an overview of private equity investment vehicles available in Ireland.

Technology in Ireland
29/05/2001. Since 1994, the number of technology companies in Ireland has increased by over 250 per cent. This has contributed to an increase in Irish private equity dealflow. Private equity firm Delta Partners looks at the dramatic growth of the sector, details the types of investors in the market and the routes that institutional investors can take to participate in it.

Irish venture capital activity 1999
29/05/2001. The Irish private equity market is growing fast, with investment by venture capital firms increasing by 351 per cent since 1997. According to this annual overview by the Irish Venture Capital Association the outlook for future growth looks strong– particularly in the high-tech sector.