Investment

Waterland Ireland to invest €150m in Irish businesses

Private equity firm Waterland Ireland plans to invest up to €150m in Irish firms over the next 12 to 18 months.

Arab World identified as opportunity for Irish businesses

US President Donald Trump has secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the US - he is continuing his visit to the Middle East on his first diplomatic trip.

Regulatory uncertainty hits housing investment - Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty is stiffling much-needed investment in residential housing, according to private market specialists Elkstone.

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in 157 start-ups

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in start-ups last year, up 15% compared to the amount invested in 2023.

VC investment in women-led startups hit €200m in 2024

Venture capital firms invested €200m in Irish, women-led start-ups last year, according to Pitchbook's 'Europe All In' analysis.

Lidl €600m investment plans for 35 new stores and RDC

Lidl Ireland is planning a €600m investment in 35 new stores and a new Regional Distribution Centre over the next five years. The retailer is set open twelve stores over the course of the next twelve months across the country.

Half of Irish firms plan to increase investment in 2025

Almost half of Irish business plan to increase investment capital projects this year, new research shows.

Trump sets tone for global investment outlook in 2025

The global investment landscape looks set to enter a period of divergence as the return of a Trump administration in the US sets the tone for the year ahead.

Irish investors increase investment in energy transition

More than eight out of every ten Irish investors believe investment in energy transition assets is increasing rapidly, according to new research from KPMG.

AIB to invest over €20m in sustainability research

AIB has announced over €20m in sustainability focused education and research, including €10m for the AIB Trinity Climate Hub at Trinity College Dublin. The new hub will see researchers address climate challenges and how to secure biodiversity and the ecosystem services.

Inflation still a big concern for many, research finds

More than a quarter of households remain concerned about inflation, new research has found.

Pension auto-enrolment: What is it and what will it cost?

One of the biggest reforms of the country's pension system moved a step closer this week, with hundreds of thousands of workers set to be impacted by auto-enrolment, writes Adam Maguire.

'Year of elections' adds to uncertainty for investors

The unusually high number of elections taking place around the world this year poses a challenge to markets, according to one of the country's largest investment managers.

EU to adopt broader approach to boost capital market

Private finance has a key role to play in deepening the European Union's capital market to boost investment, with the bloc's finance ministers turning to "bottom up" measures for faster progress, Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor Derville Rowland said today.

Sunak announces £29.5bn of private investment for UK

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced £29.5 billion (€34 billion) of private sector investment in Britain at a gathering of global executives aimed at catapulting the country back to Europe's top spot as a destination for foreign money.

Commercial property investment muted in third quarter

Investment in Irish commercial property reached €444m between July and September, according to new data from CBRE Ireland.

Irish fossil fuel investment laws need reform - report

A new report has claimed that some Irish registered funds are a significant channel for global institutional investment in fossil fuel and industrial agriculture businesses that are involved in harmful activities in developing parts of the world.

Ireland ranked 13th in renewable attractiveness

Ireland is the 13th most attractive country in the world for renewable energy investments, according to a survey by EY.

Solar power to overtake oil production investment - IEA

Investment in clean energy will extend its lead over spending on fossil fuels in 2023, the International Energy Agency said today, with solar projects expected to outpace outlays on oil production for the first time.

Hoteliers complain about passport investor scheme end

Is now a good time to invest in art?

The stock markets have been a rollercoaster for investors so far this year, which might lead them to consider diversifying their portfolio and stepping into the more refined world of art. Petula Martyn examines whether art is a good investment.

Waterland raises €4bn for investments in European firms

Waterland Private Equity Investment has raised €4 billion across two European funds, with some of the backing coming from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund.

Can Ireland's bumper savings be put to good use?

Irish household amassed a significant nest egg over the course of the pandemic, but options for how best to take advantage of that are limited, writes Adam Maguire.

Consumers saving less due to rising prices

Consumers are saving less and spending more due to the cost of living crisis, the latest Bank of Ireland Savings and Investment index shows.

Ronspot secures €1.1m investment for expansion

Galway-headquartered hybrid working platform Ronspot has raised €1.1m in investment to help in its ongoing expansion.