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Development Capital

Growth equity

Dublin · Growth · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Development Capital backs ambitious Irish SME management teams that have identified significant growth opportunities but need capital to accelerate or unlock them. Beyond funding, the firm brings market knowledge, experience and hands-on support to help maximise growth potential. It offers flexible investment structures via equity, quasi-equity or debt, and supports strategies including organic growth, production capacity expansion, bolt-on acquisitions, management buyouts and buy-ins, and shareholder restructurings. It typically invests between EUR 2 million and EUR 12 million for a five-year term in return for minority stakes. As a registered AIFM, the firm integrates ESG and sustainability risk assessment throughout its investment process.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Growth
Check
$2M – $12M
HQ
Dublin, IE
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2013
AUM
$81M
Tracked investments
14

Team · 7 people

from public directories
Aodhán Cannon· Senior Investment Manager
Fran Stafford· Investment Directorin
Larry Ellard· Senior Investment Manager

What they invest in

from 2 of 14 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Construction Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Energy ×1Hardware ×1

HQs:Ireland×2

Investments · 14 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Buttimer Engineeringbuttimer.cominNov 2024

Buttimer Engineering designs and delivers customized engineering solutions for pharmaceutical, data center, food & beverage, port infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCahir, IE

Edward Buttimer

Zartiszartis.comin𝕏May 2024

Zartis is a technology consulting firm specializing in AI transformation and software engineering, helping organizations integrate AI into their teams, systems, and products and build production-ready AI systems, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareCork, IE

Padraig Coffeyin

Co-investorsEnterprise Equity

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

ata groupbluefacebrodericksIP TelecomKergalifes2goodmultihognetwatchobeliskperigordspotlight oral careWogan Building Centre

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Development Capital made?
Development Capital has 14 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Development Capital invest at?
Development Capital invests at the Growth stage.
What is Development Capital's typical check size?
Development Capital typically writes checks of $2M – $12M.
What sectors does Development Capital focus on?
Development Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Data & Infrastructure, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Development Capital located?
Development Capital is headquartered in Dublin, IE.

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