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Development Capital is a venture capital firm based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2013 by Andrew Bourg and Sinead Heaney. The firm specializes in development and growth capital, managing investments primarily in Irish SMEs. They focus on providing funding ranging from €2 million to €12 million, targeting businesses with significant growth potential.
Development Capital invests between €2 million and €12 million in Irish SMEs, typically for a 5-year term in exchange for minority stakes. Their flexible investment structures include equity, quasi-equity, and debt, aimed at unlocking or accelerating growth. The firm supports various strategies such as organic growth, acquisitions, and management buyouts.
Development Capital has backed several notable companies, including Zartis, recognized at the Irish Investor Awards 2025, Buttimer Engineering, which is targeting significant growth with their support, and Kerga, a food investment group that acquired Münsterland, a German ready-to-drink specialist.
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Yes, Development Capital typically leads investment rounds, providing substantial capital to support growth initiatives.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, particularly for companies demonstrating strong growth and potential for further development.
Development Capital manages a fund that allows for investments ranging from €2 million to €12 million, focusing on Irish SMEs.
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