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We provide support and guidance on how to prepare your business for raising investment. We provide this at all stages of the entrepreneurial journey through our individual startup mentorship, accelerators and masterclasses programmes.

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A hands-on workshop designed for people at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey.

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Step-by-step support to prepare and apply for early-stage pre-seed funding.

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A seven-part series to help startups build investor-ready strategies, from business model to pitch deck.

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Expert guidance to navigate the iHPSU process and secure Enterprise Ireland seed funding.
FUNDING▾
Funding
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WHAT'S HAPPENING▾
Furthr Events
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Pitch Jam
An opportunity for Furthr-supported founders to present their startup to a group of experienced investors

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On-demand sessions covering funding, growth strategies, market trends, and more.
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Access reports, recordings and past newsletters to support your startup journey anytime you need them.

Startup Perks
Exclusive startup perks that offer access to collaboration, design, and learning tools to help your business grow faster.

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Actionable advice, founder stories, and expert insights for growing your startup.

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Innovative startups from the Furthr ecosystem, supported by Pre-Seed & Seed Funding and programmes.
ABOUT US▾
About Us
Who we are and how we support founders through funding, mentorship, and expert advice.

What we do
Helping founders build, grow, and scale innovative startups in Ireland.

Our History
Over 35 years of driving startup success and impact.

Our Culture
Rooted in six core values that shape how we support startups.

Our Team
Entrepreneurs and experts guiding founders through every stage of growth.

Our Partners
Collaborating with government, industry, and research to strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Our Founders
Thousands of founders supported on their journey to global scale.

Acel Energy

ACEL Energy provides commercial solar, battery storage and energy management solutions that help businesses reduce energy costs and transition to renewable energy.

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Founder(s)

Barry Sherry

Co-Founder & CEO

Declan McDonald

Co-Founder & COO

About

ACEL Energy is an Irish engineering-led renewable energy company specialising in the design, planning, construction and commissioning of sustainable energy systems. Its solutions include commercial solar PV, battery energy storage, demand management and funded solar projects, helping businesses reduce energy costs, carbon emissions and reliance on the electricity grid.

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