Clarendon Fund Managers

📢 Free B Corp Masterclass Information session! The buzz around #BCorp certification is on the rise in Ireland! Globally, there are more than 9,000 B Corps, with almost a quarter of those located in the UK, and interest is growing year on year. Clarendon Fund Managers is one of only 9 certified B Corps in Northern Ireland (and 49 in Ireland) and we want to spread the word across the island to encourage more companies to sign up.   Our friends at eccountinc, NI’s first B Corp, are hosting a free B Corp Masterclass Information session. Discover how becoming a B Corp can transform your company into a force for good.  📅 Date:   Wednesday 28 August 24  🕒 Time:  10.00-10.45am   📍 Location: Online Why Attend?  ✨ Unlock Potential: Learn how B Corp certification can set your business apart by meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.  ✨ Expert Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from B Leaders, 📈 Graham Gillen & Sarah Blake, who can guide you through the certification process and make the journey so much more achievable.  ✨ Network & Connect: Meet like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference. Build connections that can support and inspire your journey. Plus meet previous Bootcamp participants who are now certified B Corps and hear about their journey! Who Should Attend?  ➡ Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to align their business with their values.  ➡ Companies committed to sustainability and social responsibility.  ➡ Anyone interested in learning more about the B Corp movement and how it can benefit their organization. Reserve your free spot today by clicking 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edgfg4r7 Brian Cummings Neil Simms James Curran Stuart Gaffikin Claudine Owens Sian Mclaughlin Jill Wilson Shauna L. Matthew Ward Jason Smyth #masterclass #sustainability

We are delighted to advise that we have made the first investment from the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Northern Ireland - a £2.5m investment into INQDATA, a Belfast headquartered data services provider for capital markets. The company raised £750k from the Fund alongside Iona Star, Techstart Ventures LLP and other private investors. Congratulations to Theodore Voegt and the rest of the INQDATA team. We look forward to working with you and to supporting you as you scale the business. Brian Cummings, Neil Simms, James Curran, Stuart Gaffikin, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Matthew Ward, Jill Wilson, Shauna L. & Jason Smyth, Mark Sterritt, Sue Barnard, Kate Brooman, British Business Bank Northern Ireland, Graham Ferguson, Kevin McGivern, Allen Martin

We are delighted to partner with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) to feed into ESG_VC's 'Insight to Impact: A Roadmap for ESG in start-ups 2024' report from a Northern Ireland perspective. Well done to Henry Philipson and Suzi Gillespie for delivering such an insightful report. A pdf copy of the report can be found here - https://lnkd.in/dr7EfT9X Brian Cummings, Neil Simms, James Curran, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Jill Wilson, Shauna L. & Jason Smyth

Portfolio company, Modern Democracy, ensures smooth running of GB elections for 4.5m voters as record number of Councils adopt digital check-in. Congratulations to Siobhan Donaghy and her team on delivering this great result for the recent GB elections. James Curran, Neil Simms, Brian Cummings, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Stuart Gaffikin & Jason Smyth https://lnkd.in/egVgs_nW

🌟 We are hiring! 🌟 Clarendon Fund Managers, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established venture capital firms, is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join the team! 💼✨ We currently manage Co-Fund NI on behalf of Invest Northern Ireland and British Business Investments and in order to support the recently launched Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (established by the British Business Bank) we are creating 3 new positions within our investment management team: 🚀 **Investment Manager**:  As an Investment Manager, you will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing high growth investment opportunities, as well as providing strategic guidance and support to our portfolio companies. 🔍 **Investment Associate**:  As an Investment Associate, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating potential investment opportunities and supporting the investment team in the decision-making process. You will work closely with the investment team to conduct due diligence and also actively develop relationships in the local investment ecosystem. 📊 **Investment Analyst**:  As an Investment Analyst, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and supporting the review of investment opportunities in high growth potential companies. This role requires the ability to develop an understanding of emerging technologies, market trends, and financial analysis. As a certified B Corp via B Lab UK, we're committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where every voice is valued and ideas are championed.  Join us in shaping and driving forward Northern Ireland’s venture capital ecosystem. 🌐 **To learn more about these exciting opportunities and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4arl8He or email recruitment@clarendon-fm.co.uk Brian Cummings Neil Simms James Curran Chris Trotter Stuart Gaffikin Claudine Owens Sian Mclaughlin Jason Smyth British Business Bank Northern Ireland

We are delighted that the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland roadshows, organised in conjunction with British Business Bank Northern Ireland, were deemed to be so successful. It is encouraging that there was such good engagement from the local community across the whole province on finding out more about the Fund and particularly the equity component of it, which is maybe less readily understood. Whether you are a company seeking investment, a local advisor or a stakeholder, our team would love to meet with you to discuss more about the Fund or equity investing in general. Brian Cummings, Neil Simms, James Curran, Chris Trotter, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Stuart Gaffikin & Jason Smyth https://lnkd.in/evSw5AKm

Brian Cummings and Stuart Gaffikin were delighted to attend the Insider Media NI Dealmakers Awards last night. It was great to be able to catch up with Julie-Ann Halliday, Eric Hampel and Rory Moynagh and meet old friends and make new ones on the night! Congratulations to all of the category winners! Brian Cummings, Stuart Gaffikin, Chris Trotter, Neil Simms, James Curran, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin & Jason Smyth

We were delighted to attend InterTradeIreland's Venture Capital Conference at Titanic Belfast yesterday. Thank you to the InterTradeIreland team for giving us the platform to share about who we are, the funds that we are currently deploying (IFNI & Co-Fund NI) and the new business angel network that we have initiated (Clarendon Private Investor Network). We were also able to give some of our portfolio companies (BrokerIQ, MPS Data (Taka), Neurovalens, Sonrai Analytics and RETìníZE) the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a packed audience. In addition, it was great that ANGOKA, B-Secur, Cirdan Ltd and Tribe Tech Group were able to join Sian Mclaughlin for a panel discussion on 'the Journey to Series A/B investment). Thanks to all who took part and helped us put on a really strong showing for the Northern Ireland high growth ecosystem! If you'd like to reach out to the team to find out more about CFM or our portfolio companies please don't hesitate to contact us. Brian Cummings, Neil Simms, James Curran, Chris Trotter, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Stuart Gaffikin & Jason Smyth Joanne Cole, Mark Shields, Chris McCabe, Darragh McArt, Philip Morrow, Steve Berry, Alan Foreman, Hugh Cormican & Eric Hampel, CPA, CMA Drew O'Sullivan, Gary Stokes, Shane O'Hanlon & Connor Sweeney

We were delighted to partner with 4c Executive and the Software Alliance to help produce the 2023 Technology Sector Salary Survey for Northern Ireland. The report can be downloaded via the link in the comments. Brian Cummings, Chris Trotter, Neil Simms, James Curran, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Stuart Gaffikin & Jason Smyth

We were delighted to take part in the British Business Bank Northern Ireland roadshows that took place across Northern Ireland this week. There was great interest in the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland in Newry, Omagh, Londonderry and Ballymena and we were delighted that so many advisors, SMEs and other stakeholders were able to attend. If you would like to find out more about the equity component of the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland, please reach out to one of our team. Brian Cummings, Neil Simms, James Curran, Chris Trotter, Claudine Owens, Sian Mclaughlin, Stuart Gaffikin & Jason Smyth