Irish start-ups pitch to angels and venture capitalists at Prep4Seed Investor Day in Dublin. Ocras wins Best Pitch, MCS-Tech named One to Watch after 12-week programme.
The latest Enterprise Ireland-led Prep4Seed Investor Day saw 12 early-stage companies pitch to an audience of angel investors and venture capital firms after completing a 12-week investor-readiness programme.
Delivered nationally by the Irish Business Innovation Centres, including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC, in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland, Prep4Seed aims to equip founders with the tools to secure funding.
“Securing investment is a key challenge for start-ups and Prep4Seed helps founders develop their business proposition to attract funding”
The cohort represented a broad mix of sectors, including food, fintech, healthtech and enterprise software. Participating companies included Anyscor, FacePOS, Hyperpath, Island Fare (trading as Ocras), KineMo, MCSupport Tech (trading as MCS-Tech), Ralco Compliance, Sirona Foods, Stratos Medical, StylAI (trading as Sizible) and Tolki AI.
Ones to watch
Two companies stood out during the showcase. Ocras, which produces frozen meals for people with swallowing difficulties, received the Best Pitch Award for its compelling presentation. MCS-Tech, a healthcare software firm focused on automating hospital billing and claims processing, was named One to Watch.
“Winning the One to Watch award is a powerful validation of our vision for MCS-Tech and a testament to the dedication of our team,” said co-founders Fiachra O’Driscoll and Nicholas Condon. “The Prep4Seed programme has been transformative, providing the clarity and structure needed to sharpen our commercial strategy and refine our investor proposition.”
Conor O’Donovan, Head of Start-ups at Enterprise Ireland, said the initiative aligns with the agency’s ambition to support 1,000 new start-ups over the next five years.
“Securing investment is a key challenge for start-ups and Prep4Seed helps founders develop their business proposition to attract funding,” he said. “We look forward to supporting these high-growth companies on their investment journeys.”
Since its inception, 88 start-ups have completed the programme, which combines masterclasses with tailored one-to-one sessions and intensive pitch preparation.
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