Brian Caulfield

At 33%, Ireland’s rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of the highest in Europe, and it's holding us back.  It is causing investors to look elsewhere and stifling the growth of indigenous enterprise.  Dublin Chamber is calling for the CGT rate to be reduced to 20% for disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish firms.  It’s time to reward risk, unlock growth, and make Ireland a more compelling and competitive place to invest and scale.  Read our Pre-Budget submission here https://lnkd.in/gp3u92K9  #VoiceofDublinBusiness

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The launch comes after AIB found that three quarters of adults in Ireland are mostly managing finances through their mobile banking app, particularly those aged 25 to 44. Ciara Ryan AIB https://lnkd.in/gtsTDszJ

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The funding round was led by a £1.5m investment from Whiterock’s Growth Capital Fund, alongside £1.25m from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland’s equity fund, run by Clarendon Fund Managers, £0.3m from ACF Investors and £0.2m from Co Fund NI. Cumulus is focused on advancing neuroscience clinical trials and patient care through improved data and AI with the NeuLogiq® Platform, providing biopharma partners and collaborators with a suite of state-of-the-art tools to help advance the discovery and development of new therapies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions. The platform uses a novel dry sensor EEG headset which received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2023 and tablet-based assessments to measure brain function across multiple domains, including cognition, mood, and language. The headset allows clinicians and researchers to collect data easily in clinic or while patients are at home—a particular boon for disorders such as Alzheimer’s, where clinical testing can be difficult. https://lnkd.in/epyk-dPY

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Réitigh, a Dublin-based fintech, has rebranded as Resolve with an eye on increased international expansion. The business, which also has an office in London, was founded by Brian Walsh, Mark Sexton and Darragh Pelly in 2016. Read more Business Post https://shorturl.at/hJkqM

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Our latest Behind the Data explores survey data relating to Irish firms’ concerns about climate change and climate-related investment. ➡ The private sector will play a fundamental role in financing the transition to a climate-neutral economy. ➡Our data reveals that Irish firms are concerned about climate risks, yet report lower levels of investment towards mitigating physical risk than their European peers. Both the cost of finance and climate-specific factors contribute to obstacles in accessing finance. ➡ These barriers reveal a need to expand sustainable finance to meet firms’ needs in building climate-resilience, greening their operations, and developing sustainable products and services. Read the full research via the link in the comments.

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Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) offers early-stage Irish startups €50,000 or €100,000 in funding via a Convertible Loan Note (CLN) to help develop products, build teams, and reach key milestones needed to secure future seed investment. The fund supports startups with global potential, helping cover operational costs, product testing, and skill development. The Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) provide hands-on support throughout the application process. Monthly webinars are available to guide applicants, with the next one hosted by Propelor BIC on Sept 16th Click here for more info https://lnkd.in/ejP8g9jP and here to register for this webinar https://lnkd.in/ens4QCzi

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AIB is leading innovation in Irish banking with the enterprise-scale deployment of Microsoft Copilot tools to simplify work and empower over 10,000 employees. Together, we’re embedding AI into the flow of work—transforming how AIB builds, collaborates, and delivers value. From Microsoft 365 Copilot to GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio, this unified ecosystem is helping AIB unlock innovation from within. Read more here: http://msft.it/6046SAh0a

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Réitigh, a Dublin-based fintech, has rebranded as Resolve with an eye on increased international expansion. The business, which has a UK office in London, was founded by Brian Walsh, Mark Sexton and Darragh Pelly in 2016. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eA4i3wR3

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