Furthr VC
Venture capitalDublin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Furthr VC invests in early-stage start-ups, prioritizing people and building relationships based on trust and openness with founders. The firm values diversity in the teams it backs, believing it drives stronger company culture and performance. It seeks ambitious, resilient founders with domain expertise, early signs of product-market fit, compelling unit economics, large and growing global markets, clear differentiation, and scalable routes to market. Furthr VC positions itself as approachable, dynamic, and hands-on, forming close partnerships with founders and leveraging its network to add strategic value. It targets B2B SaaS and Medtech companies based in the Republic of Ireland at the Seed to Series A stage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 29 of 36 portfolio companiesSaaS ×16AI & Machine Learning ×10Healthtech ×10Enterprise Software ×7Medical Devices ×7Digital Health ×5Fintech ×5Hardware ×4
HQs:Ireland×16United Kingdom×1United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
University College Dublin ×4Munster Technological University ×2Trinity College Dublin ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×7
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22022 · 13 dated
WrxFlo provides a data integration and analytics platform for supply chain operations across manufacturing, medtech, pharma, and logistics industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLimerick, IE
Tim Crowe(CEO)inKen Sheehan(CTO)inJennifer Kelly(COO)in
Co-investorsEnterprise Ireland
Bluedrop operates two business divisions: one providing integrated skills management solutions, and another offering complex equipment and mission training services.
EdTechEnterprise Software
Co-investorsFlow CapitalEnterprise IrelandEuropean Innovation Council FundWestern Development Commission
Bluedrop Medical develops a medical device that allows people with diabetes to scan their feet for early detection of foot ulcers through temperature data and imaging analysis.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesGalway, IE
Chris Murphy(Founder & CEO)inSimon Kiersey(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge VenturesDreamit Ventures
ClarityCX1 provides a vertical SaaS solution built on the Salesforce Lightning platform to help commercial and customer-facing teams in life sciences, medical devices, manufacturing, high tech, and financial services optimize customer engagement and sales effectiveness.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Chris Deren(Founder and CEO)
CroíValve develops the DUO System, a minimally invasive heart valve device designed to treat tricuspid regurgitation, a common and often underdiagnosed heart condition.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Martin Quinn(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge VenturesBroadview Ventures
Dimply is an AI-powered platform enabling product teams at financial institutions to build and deploy personalized customer journeys without lengthy development cycles.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSDublin, IE
Co-investorsDelta Partners
Co-investorsSure Valley Ventures
Furthr provides startup mentorship, accelerator programmes, and investor preparation support to help founders in Ireland raise capital and scale their businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSector AgnosticIreland, IE
Co-investorsWestern Development Commission
Gasgon Medical develops fluid management devices for the clinical market, including AirVault, a single-use device that removes air bubbles from IV fluids.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesCork, IE
Vincent Forde(Founder)inPauric Careyin
GTS provides a modular, flexible platform for managing various mobility services including car rental, carsharing, car subscription, and corporate carsharing for car manufacturers, municipalities, and operators.
Mobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Peter Soutter(CEO)in
Co-investorsDelta Partners
GreyScout provides technology and services to help brands protect their intellectual property and distribution channels from counterfeit and grey market activity.
E-commerceMarketing TechMarketplaces
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture Capital
GridBeyond develops a technology platform that manages distributed and flexible energy resources for industrial, commercial, utility, and institutional organizations worldwide.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSCork, IE
Michael Phelan(CEO)inPadraig Curran(CTO & Co-Founder)Richard O'Loughlin(Deputy CEO)in
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersConstellationMirovaSamsung VenturesAct Venture CapitalACT Venture Capital+2 more
Invinity manufactures vanadium flow batteries for stationary energy storage, offering an alternative to lithium-ion technology for renewable energy systems.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Matt Harper(Founder)in
Klearcom provides a voice experience management platform that enables enterprises to test and monitor their telecom infrastructure and customer interactions across 100+ countries using local phone numbers and IVR systems.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWaterford, IE
Co-investorsSynovaDBIC VenturesEnterprise Ireland
LaNua Medical is a medtech company developing image-guided endovascular devices for embolization, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat internal bleeding and tumors.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge Ventures
MEG develops an end-to-end quality management system for healthcare organizations to improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSDublin, IE
Kerrill Thornhill(Founder and CEO)in
Neurobell develops AI-powered medical technology for continuous monitoring of neonatal brain activity in neonatal intensive care units.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Mark O'Sullivan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge Ventures
NewsWhip is a real-time media monitoring SaaS platform that uses social engagement data to identify news stories and narratives gaining traction.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Paul Quigley(Founder)inAndrew Mullaney
Co-investors500 GlobalMeridian Growth CapitalSandalphon CapitalZenStone Venture CapitalTribal VenturesTribal.vc
NoFrixion is a regulated electronic money platform that provides payments and treasury management services to organisations seeking direct control over their banking operations.
FintechSaaSDublin, IE
Feargal Brady(Founder)in
Co-investorsDelta PartnersMiddlegame Ventures
Ocumetra develops data science and business intelligence tools focused on myopia management and eye health for eye care professionals, including optometrists and ophthalmologists.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSDublin, IE
James Loughman(Co-founder & CEO)inIan Flitcroft(Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer)in
A cloud-based food safety platform that provides secure data management, compliance monitoring, and integration capabilities for organizations managing complex food safety challenges globally.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaS
SilverCloud by Amwell is a digital mental healthcare platform designed to provide mental health services to a broad audience.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMemorialCare Innovation FundB Capital GroupB4 CapitalOSF Ventures
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Spire builds a centralised communications platform for the automotive industry, covering vehicle recovery operations, insurance First Notification of Loss (FNOL), and fleet and service provider management with live GPS tracking, SMS job dispatch, and dashboards.
InsurTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
SymPhysis Medical develops medical devices to treat malignant pleural effusion, a complication affecting late-stage cancer patients.
BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Tim Jones(CEO & Co-Founder)Dr. Michelle Tierney(CSO & Co-Founder)
Trustap provides payment processing, fulfillment, and customer support services for online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms across multiple asset classes including tickets, apparel, vehicles, and luxury goods.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechMarketplacesCork, IE
Conor Lyden(Founder)
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalAtlantic Bridge VenturesPartners ResoluteTX Ventures
UrbanFox is an AI-powered fraud detection platform that uses generative AI and behavioral intelligence to detect online payment fraud, bot traffic, and account takeover attempts without relying on static rules.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechDublin, IE
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalJetBlue VenturesSKY VCTechstarsIAG Capital Partners
Video Elephant provides a licensed video library and content distribution platform for publishers and broadcasters.
AdTechB2B MarketplacesMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSDublin, IE
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture Capital
VisibleThread provides AI-assisted contract analysis and compliance management tools for contracts and compliance teams in regulated industries, helping identify risks, prove compliance, and maintain audit-ready records throughout the bid and delivery lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTechSaaS
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ConnexiconmedicalEvercamRonspotflexworkStratxaiTerminalfourTracworx
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsSilverCloud Healthacq. by Amwell
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Furthr · siliconrepublic.com · Sep 10, 2026
Gridbeyond · techfundingnews.com · Aug 19, 2026
Wrxflo · businesspost.ie · Jul 7, 2026
Neurobell · inkfreenews.com · Jul 6, 2026
NewsWhip · axios.com · Apr 9, 2026
Bluedrop · massdevice.com · Feb 2, 2026
Klearcom · irishtimes.com · Nov 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Furthr VC made?
- Furthr VC has 36 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Furthr VC invest at?
- Furthr VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Furthr VC's typical check size?
- Furthr VC typically writes checks of $54K – $270K.
- What sectors does Furthr VC focus on?
- Furthr VC focuses on Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Furthr VC located?
- Furthr VC is headquartered in Dublin, IE.
- Who does Furthr VC co-invest with?
- Furthr VC most often shares deals with ACT Venture Capital, Act Venture Capital, Atlantic Bridge Ventures, among 20 tracked co-investors.
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