Irish Investor Awards 2025, in association with Forvis Mazars - A Night of Excellence in Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment.
Leaders from across the finance industry convened at the Irish Investor Awards, held on the 9th of May at the Round Room of The Mansion House, Dublin, to honour and celebrate outstanding achievements in private equity and venture capital investment.The event was hosted by renowned Irish broadcaster Anton Savage, with keynote speeches delivered by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe and Tom O’Brien, Managing Partner at Forvis Mazars. Both commended the remarkable accomplishments of the award recipients and highlighted the Irish Investor Awards’ growing prominence as a key fixture in the investment calendar. Now in its second year, the event has continued to attract a strong volume of high-calibre submissions, reinforcing its relevance and stature within the financial community.Winners and finalists were selected by a distinguished panel of 24 judges, comprising some of the most respected and recognisable figures in the financial sector.
"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 winners have been selected, reflecting the highest standards of achievement and innovation in private equity and venture capital investment."
As the event concluded, the Irish Investor Awards cemented their reputation as a premier occasion within Ireland’s financial calendar, shining a spotlight on the individuals and firms driving innovation, growth, and excellence across private equity and venture capital. With increased engagement and an ever-expanding pool of high-quality submissions in its second year, the Awards continue to provide a distinguished platform for recognising the leaders shaping the future of investment in Ireland.
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 Winners |
| Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year Sponsored by DunPort Capital Clearwater |
| Corporate Law Firm of the Year McCann FitzGerald LLP |
| Deal of the Year (€2.5m - €10m) Development Capital investment in Zartis |
| Deal of the Year (Sub €2.5m) SME Equity Limited investment in Customs Window Technologies |
| Deal of the Year (> €10m) Kennet Partners investment in Screendragon |
| Debt Funding Deal of the Year < €10m Beach Point Capital funding of Cool Planet |
| Debt Funding Deal of the Year > €10m Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking funding of Mail Metrics strategic acquisition of Adare SEC |
| Due Diligence Team of the Year Sponsored by Business Post Azets Ireland |
| Environmental, Social, and Governance Deal of the Year Sponsored by Development Capital Goodbody Capital Partners investment in Viotas |
| International PE Investment in Irish Company Deal of the Year AMCS investment by EQT Equity |
| Portfolio Deal of the Year MML exit of Kyte Powertech |
| Rising Star Under 30 Mark Farrelly, HBAN |
| Irish Private Equity House of the Year Sponsored by Byrne Wallace Shields MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland |
| Irish VC House of the Year Act Venture Capital |
| Lifetime Achievement Sponsored by Forvis Mazars Denis O'Brien |
Contact
Jill Thornton
Head of Events, Ashville Media Group
Eilish Joyce
FleishmanHillard PR
About the Irish Investor Awards
At the Irish Investor Awards, we recognise and honour the outstanding achievements, innovation, and dedication of individuals and organisations in the financial industry. With 15 distinct categories, there is a perfect opportunity for everyone to showcase their expertise and commitment. Whether you’re a rising star or an industry veteran, we encourage you to enter one or more of our categories and let your accomplishments shine.
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.
Jill Thornton
Head of Events, Ashville Media Group
Eilish Joyce
FleishmanHillard PR
About the Irish Investor Awards
At the Irish Investor Awards, we recognise and honour the outstanding achievements, innovation, and dedication of individuals and organisations in the financial industry. With 15 distinct categories, there is a perfect opportunity for everyone to showcase their expertise and commitment. Whether you’re a rising star or an industry veteran, we encourage you to enter one or more of our categories and let your accomplishments shine.
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.
