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Dispatches from the gap
NDRC sees ‘the gap’ as the space between pre-seed and seed, where private investment is absent, but capital is needed.
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The WebSummit Experience: Learnings from Lisbon
Alan Costello, Venture Investment Leader at NDRC, recently travelled to Lisbon’s WebSummit. Here’s what he took away.
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What Is Your ‘Market Opportunity’?
For any early-stage business, accurate analysis of the target market is key. Angela Duffy, Venture Investment Leader at NDRC explains why.
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Half of my investment is wasted, but I don’t know which half
Today we could be armed with more customer information than ever before, so why do so many companies fail? Alan Costello, Venture Investment Leader at NDRC, discusses.
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The Marketplace Dilemma
Consumer marketplaces are perhaps second only to SaaS in terms of business models which appear most frequently among NDRC applicants. It is also perhaps the business model that we invest in most infrequently. Fergus O'Dea explains why.
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Working at NDRC
Recently, Elle travelled to the other side of the world – from Melbourne to Dublin – to work with NDRC. Her story, in her words.
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NDRC Interview: Maha Al Balushi, MD of Techween, Oman Technology Fund
After studying in Oman and Singapore, picking up two diplomas in IT, a degree in Internet Applications, and finally a Master's in IT product Management, Maha Al Balushi's importance to the Omani ecosystem is clear to see.
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Entrepreneurs aren’t just in it for the money
Gary Leyden, Commercial Director at NDRC, tells Silicon Republic about the startup ecosystem and the respect he has for the entrepreneurs that come through his organisation’s doors.
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The fintech mystery
Ireland is home to a booming financial services industry, today hosting major corporate operations for some of the world’s biggest banks.
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What’s changing fintech?
NDRC speaks with Stephen Moran, Head of Research and Development at Bank of Ireland, to find out where fintech is headed, and how Ireland is placed in an exploding industry.
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On The Threshold of Greatness?
Ireland can be among the winners in the global digital revolution if the right choices are made now. The prize for success will be sustained, world-leading economic and employment growth, writes NDRC CEO Ben Hurley.
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Leadership: Irene Dehaene
In a Q&A with Silicon Republic, Irene Dehaene, head of corporate affairs at NDRC, explains her responsibilities at the company, regrets in business and unfortunate lack of suitability for future space travel.