Irish startup DevAlly raises €2 million in pre-seed funding to help companies identify and fix digital accessibility barriers under regulations including the European Accessibility Act. Its platform uses AI to automate accessibility testing and issue tracking, and helps businesses plan fixes and generate reports. Led by Belgian fund Miles Ahead Capital, the round also includes NDRC, Enterprise Ireland, and European angels; DevAlly plans to grow its team and launch U.S. sales in San Francisco.
Oct 2025 · TechCrunchNews article
With government backing, Ireland’s Elkstone closes first VC fund at $108M for early-stage startups
Ireland’s Elkstone closes its inaugural €100 million ($108 million) venture fund to back early-stage Irish startups. Backed by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Enterprise Ireland, the fund targets seed and pre-Series A companies with investments of €1 million to €2 million. Elkstone says it has already deployed about 10% of the fund across six startups, including Bluedrop Medical and Inclusio.