Announcing the Finalists: Irish Investor Awards in the association with Forvis Mazars 2025 Sets the Stage for a Night of Excellence in Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment
John Bowe (Corporate Finance Partner, Forvis Mazars), Cathal Friel (Managing Partner, Raglan Capital), Noreen Gallagher (Strategic Advisor & Chair) and Tom O’Brien, Managing Partner Forvis Mazars.
The excitement is palpable as the Irish Investor Awards unveils the finalists for its highly anticipated event, celebrating excellence in the realms of private equity and venture capital investment. Set to take place on May 9th, 2025, at Dublin’s historic Round Room at the Mansion House, this exclusive celebration promises an evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration.
After meticulous deliberation, the judges have selected a stellar lineup of finalists who have demonstrated unparalleled innovation, leadership, and impact in the investment community. Their outstanding achievements represent the pinnacle of excellence in the field, setting a standard for others to aspire to.
"We extend our sincerest gratitude to the esteemed panel of judges for their dedication and expertise in evaluating this year's submissions," said Jill Thornton, Event Coordinator of the Irish Investor Awards. "Their rigorous assessment process has ensured that only the most deserving finalists have been selected, reflecting the highest standards of achievement and innovation in private equity and venture capital investment."
As we prepare to honor these exceptional individuals and firms, we would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our headline sponsor, Forvis Mazars, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in making this event possible. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to all our sponsors for their invaluable contributions in supporting our mission to celebrate excellence in the investment industry.
Tickets for the Irish Investor Awards Gala Dinner are now available for purchase here. Don't miss this opportunity to join us in celebrating the achievements of the brightest minds in private equity and venture capital investment.
For more information on the Irish Investor Awards please visit https://irishinvestorawards.ie/ or interview request, contact the Events Team on (01) 640-1777 or email events@ashvillemediagroup.com. #IIA2025
| Irish Investor Awards 2025 Finalists |
| Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year Azets Ireland CKS Finance Clearwater Deloitte Ireland LLP EY IBI Corporate Finance powered by DC Advisory KPMG Ireland RSM Ireland TowerView |
| Corporate Law Firm of the Year Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) Browne Jacobson Crowley Millar Solicitors LLP Dillon Eustace LLP Flynn O'Driscoll McCann FitzGerald LLP Philip Lee LLP Pinsent Masons Squire Patton Boggs Taylor Wessing Ireland LLP The Maples Group Whitney Moore LLP |
| Deal of the Year (€2.5m - €10m) Azets/Goodbody EIIS Funds investment in the Revive Group BGF investment in Eventmaster BGF investment in Ocean Crest Marine Business Venture Partners investment in Carbon AMS Business Venture Partners investment in Novus Diagnostics Development Capital investment in Buttimer Engineering Development Capital investment in Zartis Foresight Group investment in DP Medical Foresight Group investment in Scorebuddy Salica Investments investment in Evercam |
| Deal of the Year (Sub €2.5m) Business Venture Partners investment in OceanR Slicey Pizza fundraise SME Equity Limited investment in Customs Window Technologies |
| Deal of the Year > €10m AIB financing of LED Group Axiom Equity investment in AccountsIQ BGF investment in Connected Health CMB Ireland/HSBC Ireland financing of Applegreen Erisbeg investment in CHM Group Goodbody Capital Partners Equity Fund investment in Intact K1 Investment Management investment in MariaDB Kennet Partners investment in Screendragon Sojitz acquisition of Pinergy Waterland investment in Bellew Electrical Wholesale |
| Debt Funding Deal of the Year < 10m AIB funding of Eisvogel Dental Bank of Ireland Business Banking funding of Green Isle Foods Bank of Ireland Business Banking funding of Hometime Retail Group Bank of Ireland Business Banking funding of St. Attracta's Nursing Home Beach Point Capital funding of Cool Planet DunPort Capital Management funding of Screen Scene Salica Investments investment in Evercam |
| Debt Funding Deal of the Year > 10m Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking funding of Mail Metrics strategic acquisition of Adare SEC Belfast City Airport financing package DunPort Capital Management funding Bellew Electrical Greencore Group refinancing |
| Due Diligence Team of the Year Azets Ireland BDO EY KPMG Ireland RSM Ireland |
| Environmental, Social, and Governance Deal of the Year Acquisition of Envirobead by NetZero Group, backed by Waterland Private Equity AIB funding of Lidl Ireland Beach Point Capital funding of Cool Planet Foresight Group investment in DP Medical Goodbody Capital Partners investment in Viotas InfraVia Capital Partners investment in Ormonde Organics Octopus investment in Circal Partnership between Terra Solar and Orsted Salica Investments investment in Evercam SSE and Bord Na Móna Joint Venture |
| International PE investment in Irish company Deal of the Year AMCS investment by EQT Equity Axiom Equity investment in AccountsIQ Kennet Partners investment in Screendragon Macquarie Capital acquisition of Viatel Schivo Medical investment by Five Arrows |
| Irish Private Equity House of the Year Winner to be announced on the night |
| Irish VC House of the Year Winner to be announced on the night |
| Lifetime Achievement Winner to be announced on the night |
| Portfolio Deal of the Year AAB acquisition of Ormbsy & Rhodes, backed by August Equity Acquisition of Safety Tech Fire by Writech Group, backed by Waterland Private Equity Erisbeg exit of Medray Imaging Systems MML exit of Kyte Powertech Partnership between Terra Solar and Orsted Renatus Capital Partners exit of CRS Group SonarSource SA acquisition of Headway Software Technologies Tigers Childcare acquisitions, backed by BGF |
| Rising Star Under 30 Ben Murphy, IBI Corporate Finance powered by DC Advisory Mark Farrelly, HBAN Michael Hogan, Grant Thornton Peter Twomey, EY |
Contact
Jill Thornton, Ashville Media Group
Jill Thornton, Ashville Media Group
Email: Jill.Thornton@ashvillemediagroup.com
Number: 01-6401777
About the Irish Investor Awards
Now in its second year, the Irish Investor Awards, in association with Forvis Mazars, proudly returns to celebrate the achievements of Ireland’s venture capital and private equity community. Building on the success of its inaugural year, the 2025 event will highlight the pivotal role investors play in shaping the Irish SME landscape and driving economic innovation.
About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network established on 1 June 2024. It brings together the previously known Mazars international partnership and FORVIS, a top-ranked firm in the United States.
Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, they leverage their global expertise and scale to deliver cutting-edge services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.
With over 950 staff across offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 40,000 professionals to assist major international corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and public bodies in achieving their strategic and business goals.
To find out more, visit the Forvis Mazars website.
Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, they leverage their global expertise and scale to deliver cutting-edge services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.
With over 950 staff across offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 40,000 professionals to assist major international corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and public bodies in achieving their strategic and business goals.
To find out more, visit the Forvis Mazars website.
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