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Irish-founded unicorn Stripe has secured backing from a third major credit card provider

Stripe is expanding in the Asian market after receiving funding from a Japanese credit card provider.

  • 3 min read
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'Accounting firms are telling vulture funds how to get around tax loophole closure'

Stephen Donnelly has submitted a detailed proposal on how Ireland can stop vulture fund tax avoidance.

  • 3 min read
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A leading Irish entrepreneur is hunting for $70m to keep his space startup dream alive

Firefly Space Systems, co-founded by Galway native PJ King, is trying to build cheap rockets.

  • 4 min read
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'Since I run a business with my husband, it can be hard to switch off sometimes'

Rachel Nolan

Rachel Nolan

Co-founder, Nobó

This couple turned their back on careers in advertising and finance for an ice cream startup.

  • 7 min read
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  • building and property

Deirdre Foley's firm pumped nearly €2m into the company behind the Clerys buyout

New filings also show the O’Connell St building was revalued at €31 million just before it was sold.

  • 4 min read
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Bank of Ireland will invest a fortune in new software in a bid to stay competitive

The organisation currently spends around €400 million each year on digital infrastructure.

  • 2 min read
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Almost none of the country's big native companies are from the west of Ireland

The study from Investec showed that the vast majority of large indigenous firms are based in the capital.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

'Hard Brexit' fears have pushed the pound to multi-year lows

The British government wants to start the EU exit process within six months.

  • 2 min read
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  • Work

'We need to move away from this attitude that if you act like a man, you'll survive in business'

Companies need to look at the good business case for having more women in senior roles.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

Plans for €10m Cork port redevelopment hit stumbling block

It was hoped that the project would see several companies locate at Marino Point in Cobh.

  • 3 min read
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'The Budget is an exercise in wasted energy and perpetuating short-termism'

Vincent McCarthy

Vincent McCarthy

Head of Investment Consulting, Invesco

Don’t expect anything that helps build on a long-term vision for Ireland.

  • 7 min read
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Microsoft's CEO was in Dublin today to talk about kick-starting the next industrial revolution

Satya Nadella was in the Irish capital to launch his company’s new playbook for cloud computing.

  • 4 min read
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  • Opinion

Poll: Should the government keep the tourism sector's special VAT rate?

The reduced tax was introduced in 2011 in a bid to boost activity in the sector.

  • 2 min read
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Dublin-based startup raises huge €85m with aim to be 'Europe's leading cancer research firm'

Some investors that backed Carrick Therapeutics were supported by the Irish state’s investment fund.

  • 3 min read
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  • Work

For the first time in years, Irish manufacturers say they don't plan on hiring any more staff

The sector is still growing, but at a slower pace.

  • 2 min read
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ING plans to scrap up to 7,000 jobs as it shifts towards digital banking

The Netherlands’ largest lender plans to invest €800 million in the online banking market.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

Dublin house prices keep rising, but that doesn't mean Central Bank lending rules have failed

A lack of supply seems to be the main driver behind the increases.

  • 4 min read
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'It was never about money': Why this Kerry multi-millionaire is pouring cash into his new startup

Jerry Kennelly, who sold his stock images company for $135m in 2008, has put €30m into Tweak.com.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

'The Titanic is a symbol of something new and fresh - even though it reaches back 100 years'

Conal Harvey, the driving force behind Titanic Belfast, explains how the project rejuvenated the city.

  • 6 min read
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Meet the people helping internet celebs rake in €50,000 for a single product placement

Social talent agencies are a big industry in the UK – and now Ireland is catching up.

  • 6 min read
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