UCD - About the company
UCD is a funded company based in Dublin (Ireland), founded in 1854 by Marisa Ronan and Anthony Brabazon. It operates as an University offering multiple courses & degrees across diversified streams. UCD has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 38 active competitors, including 1 that has exited. Its top competitors include companies like Trinity College Dublin, University of Houston and The Open University.
Company Details
- Website
- www.ucd.ie/
- Social
- Phone Number
- +353 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1854
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Stage
Funding Raised
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 38 active competitors
Employee Count
8,573 as on Jun 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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UCD's funding and investors
UCD has raised funding over 37 rounds. Its first funding round was on 2010. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Aug 07, 2025 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. UCD has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of UCD:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Aug 07, 2025 | 5954061 | Grant (prize money) | 8778062 | 6060417 | 3106385 | 8665426 |
Sep 01, 2022 | 2871257 | Grant (prize money) | 6059066 | 7066252 | 2444489 | |
Mar 09, 2022 | 9119479 | Grant (prize money) | 2912197 | 7114255 | 8760319 |
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UCD's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of UCD are Marisa Ronan and Anthony Brabazon.
Here are the details of UCD's key team members:
- Marisa Ronan: Founder Cultúr Lab, of UCD.
- Anthony Brabazon: Director and co-founder - Natural Computing Research and Applications Group of UCD.
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UCD's employee count trend
UCD has 8,573 employees as of Jun 26. Here is UCD's employee count trend over the years:
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UCD's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of UCD include Trinity College Dublin, University of Houston and The Open University. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of UCD, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | University offering multiple courses & degrees across diversified streams | - | 67/100 | ||
2nd |  Trinity College Dublin 1952, Dublin (Ireland), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams | - | 60/100 | |
3rd |  University of Houston 1927, Houston (United States), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams | - | 56/100 | |
4th |  The Open University 1969, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams | - | 55/100 | |
5th |  University of Limerick 1972, Limerick (Ireland), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams | - | 54/100 | |
6th |  Technological University Dublin 2019, Dublin (Ireland), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses across technology stream | - | 46/100 | |
7th | Foundation focused on economic sustainability and social progress | - | 44/100 | ||
8th |  University College Cork 1845, Cork (Ireland), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams | - | 42/100 | |
9th | Maynooth University 1997, Maynooth (Ireland), Funding Raised | University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams | - | 37/100 | |
10th |  University of Galway 1845, Galway (Ireland), Funding Raised | Public university offering multiple degrees and courses across diversified streams | - | 35/100 |
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UCD's Investments and acquisitions
UCD has made 3 investments including BioSimulytics, Bioplastech and AccountsIQ. UCD has not made any acquisitions as of now.Here is the list of its investments:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 28, 2019 | Investments | 2019 | Dublin (Ireland) | |
Apr 12, 2012 | Investments | 2009 | Dublin (Ireland) | |
Dec 18, 2006 | Investments | 2004 | Dublin (Ireland) |
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News related to UCD
Filter this listMedia has covered UCD for a total of 4 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Former Meta Cybersecurity Chief Neil Barlow Appointed Executive Advisor at Binarii LabsBusinessplus•May 18, 2026•University College Dublin
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NovaUCD, Sandyford Business District and DLR agree MoU to support innovationBusinessplus•Apr 09, 2026•Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, University College Dublin, Sandyford
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Irish quantum semiconductor startup Equal1 secures €51 million round to scale silicon-based quantum computingEU-Startups•Jan 15, 2026•TNO, Elkstone, Equal1, Atlantic Bridge and 8 others
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Paul O'Connell Helps Launch Skill Sprints by UCD Professional AcademyBusinessplus•Oct 09, 2025•University College Dublin
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Former RDI Hub CEO Cronin Joins UCD as Innovation DirectorTechCentral Ireland•Jun 17, 2025•University College Dublin
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FBD and UCD to invest €14m in new centre at Lyons FarmAgriLand•Jul 15, 2024•FBG Group, University College Dublin
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Lighthouse Learning Partners University College Dublin IrelandEntrepreneur•May 14, 2024•Lighthouse Learning, University College Dublin
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UCD spin-out Output Sports expands into USSilicon Republic•Mar 13, 2024•Output Sports, University College Dublin
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Government announces €7m in funding to UCD and TeagascBusinessplus•Mar 07, 2024•Teagasc, University College Dublin
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John Delves appointed as CEO of two UCD rolesBusinessplus•Jan 31, 2024•University College Dublin, Hiberniafoodmarket
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