Dublin Business Innovation Centre
Overview
Dublin Business Innovation Centre (DBIC), which rebranded to Furthr in July 2022, is a public-private organization established in 1988 to support entrepreneurs in Ireland. It provides a range of services including consultancy, accelerator programs, and access to funding through its venture capital arm, Furthr VC (formerly DBIC Ventures). Furthr VC manages several funds, including the Ireland Smart Tech Fund, which was expanded to €32 million. The firm targets early-stage (Seed to Series A) B2B software and MedTech companies in Ireland. Historically, the organization has managed over €100 million in direct investments across various funds, including the AIB Seed Capital Fund, and through its management of the Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN).
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
dublinbic.ieInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GridBeyond | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| CroíValve | Jun 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Evercam | Dec 2020 | Seed | - |
| VideoElephant | Oct 2014 | Seed | Co-investor |
| EstateMin | Oct 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Dublin Business Innovation Centre based?
Dublin Business Innovation Centre is headquartered in Dublin.
When was Dublin Business Innovation Centre founded?
Founding year information for Dublin Business Innovation Centre is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Dublin Business Innovation Centre have?
Dublin Business Innovation Centre has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Dublin Business Innovation Centre's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include GridBeyond, CroíValve, Evercam, VideoElephant, EstateMin.
What was Dublin Business Innovation Centre's most recent investment shown here?
Dublin Business Innovation Centre's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in EstateMin in 2026.
What sectors does Dublin Business Innovation Centre focus on?
Dublin Business Innovation Centre focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Dublin Business Innovation Centre focus on?
Dublin Business Innovation Centre typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Dublin Business Innovation Centre's AUM?
Dublin Business Innovation Centre's assets under management are estimated at over $82.1M.