Despite the presence of an established and developed venture capital sector in Ireland, small enterprises are struggling for support. Unless this funding gap is met it could damage Ireland’s smart economy agenda
A NATION DRIVEN by a smart economy and populated by innovative entrepreneurs bursting with new ideas. That’s the dream. The Government is backing these leaders with strong words. But, as with every business idea, to get from the back of the envelope, the laptop or the garage workshop and into practice takes investment. And that’s where the much-lauded roadmap out of recession starts to look a little threadbare.
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Author: FRANK DILLON
