About NDRC
NDRC, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2007, is based in Dublin, Ireland. With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 241 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Oct 2026, NDRC has witnessed 27 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Nory, Nuritas and LearnUpon. The program is backed by a team of 15 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Ireland. Its latest investment was a $1.12M Seed round in EstateMin on Oct 21, 2026, which also saw participation from First Port Angel Syndicate and Mike Hanrahan.
NDRC's List of Top Investments
NDRC has a portfolio of 241 companies. Their most notable investments are in PacSana and Nory.Their portfolio spans across Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 33 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Grant (prize money) and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by NDRC:
1. Nory
Provider of an agentic AI restaurant operating system that predicts demand, builds schedules, manages ordering and payroll, and keeps profit and loss on track across every location. This platform integrates forecasting, scheduling, inventory, payroll, and business intelligence into one system to help operators manage margins and streamline supply chain management. The technology uses artificial intelligence to analyze operational data, automate administrative tasks, and provide actionable insights for restaurant teams. By connecting various operational functions, the system enables businesses to maintain consistent standards and performance across multiple sites.
Key facts about Nory
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $63M
- Employee Count: 130 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Kinnevik, Samaipata and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Nuritas
Developer of natural active ingredients with scientifically proven health benefits. It offers functional ingredients in the food that have various therapeutic qualities, including the management of chronic metabolic syndromes using its proprietary discovery platform based on artificial intelligence and genomics. The company offers ingredients by using AI-based technology and peptidomics for discovering bioactive peptides with health benefits.
Key facts about Nuritas
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $113M
- Employee Count: 71 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Vertex Holdings, Advisors.Fund and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 20, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. LearnUpon
Provider of a learning management system with AI-assisted features. The system enables course creation, training delivery, user management, and reporting. It offers tools for learner engagement, learning journey design, and integration with other systems. The platform supports employee, customer, member, and partner training.
Key facts about LearnUpon
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $56.6M
- Employee Count: 327 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Summit Partners, Furthr and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 13, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. iCabbi
iCabbi provides cloud based taxi dispatch systems, booking engines and mobile booking applications. Works with over 500+ taxi companies. ICabbi provides tools to reduce operational costs and increase efficiency through automation.
Key facts about iCabbi
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.12M
- Employee Count: 146 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Halo Business Angel Network, BMS Finance and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 14, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Exergyn
Waste Heat to energy converter. It offers a form of waste heat exchanger which helps in converting low-grade waste heat LGWH into a usable form. The technology is particularly suited to industrial applications like combined heat power, biogas, cargo shipping, and more.
Key facts about Exergyn
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $35.1M
- Employee Count: 36 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: EIC Fund, European Innovation Council and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 21, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
NDRC's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
NDRC has invested in 241 companies over the last 16 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in EstateMin and most recent follow-on round was in Frankli.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2018 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
NDRC's Investments by Stage
NDRC has made 90 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $273K, 6 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $50.2K and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 90 |
Grant (prize money) | 6 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NDRC's Investments by Sector
NDRC has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Vertical SaaS, FinTech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 195 Tech companies, 151 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 131 Software companies and at least 83 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 53 |
Consumer | 26 |
Vertical SaaS | 17 |
FinTech | 13 |
High Tech | 12 |
Others | 97 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NDRC's Investments by Geography
NDRC has made most investments in Ireland (86), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Ireland | 86 |
United Kingdom | 6 |
United States | 4 |
Norway | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NDRC's recent investments
NDRC has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - EstateMin.Here are the most recent investments by NDRC:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 21, 2026 | United States | Seed | 3033 | ||
Jul 17, 2025 | Ireland | Seed | 6218 | [+1] | |
Jul 15, 2025 | Ireland | Seed | 7246 | [+1] | |
Sep 28, 2021 | United States | Seed | 8437 | ||
Jun 30, 2021 | Ireland | Seed | 1355 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in NDRC's Portfolio
3 of NDRC's portfolio companies have become public.Here are NDRC's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | 2015 | Seed | 4053 | |
- | - | - | 4157 | |
- | May 04, 2011 | Grant (prize money) | 5434 |
Acquired companies in NDRC's Portfolio
24 companies from NDRC's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was NewsWhip in Jul 2025 by Sprout Social for $*****.Here are NDRC's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2025 | Dec 08, 2011 | Seed | 5190 | |
May 29, 2025 | - | - | 4233 | |
Mar 18, 2025 | - | - | 8036 | |
Nov 28, 2024 | Mar 2015 | Seed | 1168 | |
Aug 30, 2022 | - | - | 2618 |
Team profile of NDRC
NDRC has a team of 15 members including 3 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 7 Principals located in Ireland and United Kingdom. NDRC's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in NDRC:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Cambridge | - | ||
Partner | Ireland | - | - | |
Partner | Ireland | - | ||
Venture Partner | Kildare | - | - | |
Principal | Ireland | - | ||
Principal | Dublin | - | ||
Principal | Dublin | - | ||
Principal | Ireland | - | ||
Principal | Ireland | - | ||
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | Ireland | - | - |
Co-investors of NDRC
Over the past 16 years, 165 investors have co-invested in NDRC's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before NDRC: Enterprise Ireland, AIB Seed Capital Fund and 8 others have invested in rounds before NDRC. There are 4 companies where Enterprise Ireland has invested before NDRC and 1 company where AIB Seed Capital Fund has invested before NDRC.
- Top Co-investors of NDRC: 35 investors entered a company along with NDRC. These include investors like Enterprise Ireland (7 companies).
- Invested after NDRC: A total of 120 investors have invested in NDRC's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Enterprise Ireland (16 companies) and Europa (10 companies).
Recent News related to NDRC
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AI powered Amazon selling startup Jarvio lands $1.8m pre-seed roundRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Jul 15, 2025•Jarvio, Baseline Ventures, NDRC, Enterprise Ireland
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Nory raises $16m for AI-powered restaurant management techSilicon Republic•May 22, 2024•Nory, Playfair Capital, Samaipata, Accel and 6 others
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NDRC takes regional ‘hub and spoke’ approach to new start-up supportsTechCentral Ireland•Feb 11, 2021•NDRC
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NDRC launches new supports for start-ups across IrelandSilicon Republic•Feb 11, 2021•NDRC, Dogpatch Labs
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