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CapF9
Angel networkDublin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
CapF9 invests in early-stage technology companies across fintech, regtech, proptech, and agtech sectors, focusing on founders solving real-world problems through innovation. The firm combines decades of experience in law, corporate finance, and venture investment with technical expertise in data streaming, infrastructure, and software engineering to support portfolio companies through fundraising, scaling, and strategic implementation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 12 portfolio companiesFintech ×3SaaS ×3EdTech ×2Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Ireland×4Belgium×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Clarity Locums is a recruitment agency specializing in locum placements for pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare professionals across the UK and Ireland.
HealthtechHR TechMarketplacesRepublic of Ireland, IE
Anthony O'Neill(Managing Director)inJohn(Executive Director)
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Investment Lighthouses are platforms designed to connect investors with curated early-stage startups and provide educational resources, regulatory compliance support, and networking opportunities across the European investment ecosystem.
AgTechDeep TechFintech
BoardJesper Jarlbæk(President)Nina Dremelj(Treasurer, VP)Ricardo Luz(Vice-President – Advocacy)Rita Anson(Secretary General, Norwegian Business Angels Network)Christine Bjarkby(Board Member, Stockholm Business Angels)Albert Colomer(Board Member, Business Angels Network Catalunya)
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Fettle is an online therapy platform that connects individuals in Ireland with accredited therapists via a technology-enabled service.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaSWellness & FitnessIreland, IE
Alex(CEO/Founder)John O'Connor(Co-founder)Jack Starling(Director)Daniel Buckley(Founder)
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network) is an all-island Ireland angel investor network that connects angel investors and syndicates to curated seed and pre-seed startup deal flow across sectors including ICT, greentech, fintech, medtech, and life sciences.
Fintech
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Co-investorsEnterprise Ireland
MyWallSt offers mobile apps that teach individual, do-it-yourself investors how to research companies, buy stocks, and build long-term portfolios using a considered, jargon-free approach.
ConsumerEdTechFintechSaaSDublin, IE
Emmet Savage(Chief Investor & Co-Founder)inJohn Tyrrell(Co-Founder)in
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Co-investorsMotley Fool Ventures
Snapfix operates a platform that connects homeowners, property managers, and service providers to simplify property maintenance scheduling and management.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaS
Paul(CEO / Co-founder)Cathal(CTO / Co-founder)
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Co-investorsPress On Ventures
FoundersBoost runs a free, equity-free six-week pre-accelerator program that provides mentorship and connections to early-traction, pre-seed tech startups preparing for accelerators, investment, and revenue.
EdTechFuture of Work
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
PartnerBarry Brennan· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has CapF9 made?
- CapF9 has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does CapF9 invest at?
- CapF9 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does CapF9 focus on?
- CapF9 focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is CapF9 located?
- CapF9 is headquartered in Dublin, IE.
- Does CapF9 lead rounds?
- Yes, CapF9 leads investment rounds.
- Who does CapF9 co-invest with?
- CapF9 most often shares deals with Enterprise Ireland, Motley Fool Ventures, Press On Ventures, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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