Venture capital investment in Ireland rose to 29 deals worth $255.16m in Q4 2024, a 46% increase from the previous year. However, total investment for the year fell by 18% to $627.75m. Key investments included $42m for AI company Nuritas and $48m for travel tech firm Nuitée. The sector remains resilient despite global funding challenges, with strong interest in biotech, health, fintech, and AI. Anna Scally from KPMG noted a positive outlook for 2025 amidst these pressures. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)