ACT Venture Capital
Venture capitalDublin · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
ACT Venture Capital is an independent Irish venture capital firm that invests €1 million to €15 million in growth-stage private companies, with capacity for larger commitments through syndicated rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 99 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2SaaS ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Ireland×3
Investments · 99 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAQMetrics provides investment compliance software that automates ongoing monitoring of ownership structures, investment limits, and portfolio risk for financial institutions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSDublin, IE
Keelvar is an AI-native advanced sourcing optimization platform that helps enterprises automate and optimize procurement processes by matching buyers and suppliers fairly using intelligent algorithms.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCork, IE
Alan Holland(Founder & CEO)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ACT Venture Capital invest at?
- ACT Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is ACT Venture Capital's typical check size?
- ACT Venture Capital typically writes checks of $1.1M – $16.2M.
- What sectors does ACT Venture Capital focus on?
- ACT Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, E-commerce, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is ACT Venture Capital located?
- ACT Venture Capital is headquartered in Dublin, IE.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJohn O'Sullivan, ACT Venture Capital - Capital Ideas, season 2, episode 3
KPMG Ireland · John O'Sullivan
KPMG Capital Ideas Podcast - John O'Sullivan ACT Venture Capital
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