E-scooter company Dott has raised €70m to fund expansion into new markets, including Ireland. The Series B round was led by Belgian investment company Sofina and growth equity investor Estari. New and existing backers including EQT Ventures, Prosus Ventures, Felix Capital and Quadia also participated. The investment is a mix of equity and asset-backed debt … [Read more...] about Dott raises €70m as it prepares for Irish e-scooter launch
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Cork-based BRI acquired by Ørsted in onshore windfarm expansion
Danish power company Ørsted has turned its focus to the European onshore windfarm market with the acquisition of Cork-headquartered Brookfield Renewable Ireland (BRI). The leading energy company in Denmark has entered into an agreement to acquire 100pc equity interest in BRI’s onshore wind business for €571m, though the final price will be subject to customary adjustments. BRI … [Read more...] about Cork-based BRI acquired by Ørsted in onshore windfarm expansion
How iCRAG’s research will form the bedrock of our green future
People move quickly. They live, work and adapt. Rocks, of course, are much slower. Continents will shift and their plants and weather systems will change. But, compared to their human inhabitants, such changes are nearly imperceptible. Years of research and study have proven the Earth isn’t quite so still. In 2018, Greta Thunberg first appeared in the media spotlight, marking a … [Read more...] about How iCRAG’s research will form the bedrock of our green future
How a pathway programme can help you pivot to a career in tech
As technologies keep advancing, the need for people with the right skills to develop, manage and deliver these innovations grows too. Here in Ireland, there are more and more gaps emerging in future and advanced tech areas in particular, says Skillnet Ireland chief technologist Mark Jordan. Skillnet recently launched a first-of-its-kind virtual reality training course with TU … [Read more...] about How a pathway programme can help you pivot to a career in tech
Ireland named fifth-greenest country in global index
Ireland has ranked fifth in a new report comparing global economies on their progress and commitment towards a low-carbon future. MIT Technology Review’s Green Future Index, sponsored by Salesforce, Citrix and Morgan Stanley, examined the progress of 76 countries across five pillars: carbon emissions, energy transition, green society, clean innovation and climate policy. The … [Read more...] about Ireland named fifth-greenest country in global index