Tom O’Brien, Managing Partner Forvis Mazars; Noreen Gallagher, Strategic Advisor; Cathal Friel, Managing Partner, Raglan Capital & Chair and John Bowe, Corporate Finance Partner, Forvis Mazars
Following the success of its inaugural year, the Irish Investor Awards return to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Ireland’s venture capital and private equity community.
This prestigious event highlights the pivotal role investors play in driving growth, fostering innovation, and shaping the Irish SME landscape. The awards provide a unique platform to honour individuals and firms demonstrating exceptional investment strategies, impactful mentorship and a commitment to sustainability
and long-term success – ultimately enabling growth, job creation and the support of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 awards, John Bowe, Corporate Finance Partner at Forvis Mazars, said “Ireland’s private equity and venture capital firms drive growth and innovation, providing vital funding, contacts and strategic guidance to SMEs – the backbone of our economy. At Forvis Mazars, we are proud to champion their achievements through these Awards, highlighting the transformative impact of professional investment in building stronger, more resilient businesses.”
Why enter the 2025 Irish Investor Awards?
Being named a finalist at the Irish Investor Awards is more than just an accolade – it is an opportunity to network with peers, establish valuable connections, and showcase your achievements before a distinguished audience of industry leaders.
Applications are now open.
Companies and individuals can submit their entries online via the official awards website. The submission deadline is Friday, 14 February 2025, with winners to be revealed during a gala ceremony in the historic Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin, on Friday, 9 May 2025.
Entries will be reviewed by an independent panel of expert judges, ensuring a thorough,
unbiased evaluation of each nominee.
If you have any questions, please contact awards manager Jill Thornton at [email protected] or call 01 640 1777.
About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network established on 1 June 2024. It brings together the previously known Mazars international partnership and FORVIS, a top-ranked firm in the United States. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, they leverage their global expertise and scale to deliver cutting-edge services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.
With over 950 staff across offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 40,000 professionals to assist major international corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and public bodies in achieving their strategic and business goals.
