The Irish Times

Brian O’Sullivan of Zeus Packaging named EY Entrepreneur of the Year

EY awards: Company employs more than 670 and has annual revenue of over €300m

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 19:30

Steady as she goes for Ding as it eyes further success

Mobile top-up service provider has taken its time finding success – and that’s no bad thing

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 05:30

Ding founder eyes IPO after selling majority stake to Pollen Street in $300m deal

Mobile top-up service provider brings in investor for first time

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 05:00

EY selects 24 finalists to battle for Entrepreneur of the Year award

Over 120 nominations received for the awards, which are now in their 24th year

Thu May 13 2021 - 05:15

Life Scientific founder Nicola Mitchell named entrepreneur of year

Agrochemicals company employs more than 70 people and generates €60m in revenue

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 19:56

Phil Hogan to address business leaders at IDA event at Davos

Varadkar and Donohue cancel attendances due to demands of looming general election

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 04:15

Ding to offer Netflix payment services as it staffs up for major growth

Global mobile phone top-up platform preparing to add 100 new staff by 2021

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 05:01

Web Summit’s ‘ungovernable zaniness’ sets it apart

Another profitable Web Summit, but is this success sustainable long term?

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 04:56

Web Summit four-day tech jamboree kicks off in Lisbon

The big draws this year include Edward Snowden, Eric Cantona and Michel Barnier

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 15:52

Flender secures €75m funding line, slashes interest rates

Fintech cuts loan rates by up to 1% as it looks to compete with established lenders

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 05:45

Ding to increase Dublin headcount and open London office as it expands

Irish-based mobile top-up company expects to add up to 50 in Dublin in next six months

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 06:25

Elevation pitch: U2’s the Edge announces new group to help Irish entrepreneurs

Guitarist launches non-profit Endeavor Ireland, which is also backed by Denis O’Brien

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 20:32

Irish man brings Mobile World Congress back to earth

Event showcased foldable smartphones, the possibilities of super-fast 5G and more

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 05:00

Sodexo, Ding.com and JCDecaux win France-Ireland Business Awards

Ceremony and prizes recognise excellence within Franco-Irish business community

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 19:57

Peer-to-peer lender Flender raises €10m for SME lending

Latest fundraising round is part of €50 million targeted by firm, says chief

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 06:20

Irish tech company VStream takes less than a second to raise €100,000

UCC spin-out Exceedence also turns to crowdfunding to raise funds

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 12:23

Ding considers plan to raise €40m in growth equity

Mobile top-up provider’s first external fundraising could allow expansion into new areas

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 03:15

Ding opens API to allow others offer mobile top-ups

Dublin-based company has enabled users to send more than 300 million top-ups globally

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 10:32

Irish mobile firm Ding opens New Jersey office

Founder Mark Roden previously teamed up with Denis O’Brien to set up Esat Telecom

Wed May 02 2018 - 10:00

Peer-to-peer lending start-up Flender to announce €50m debt round

Irish-headquartered firm has helped companies raise more than €1.28m to date

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 16:30

Funding campaign aims to establish new co-working space in Dublin

Sona 10 is seeking €25,000 via crowdfunding to fit out Liberties premises

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 06:47

Irish fintech start-up Flender gets clearance to launch in UK

P2P lender looking to raise €1m after UK regulator authorises expansion into Britain

Fri May 05 2017 - 13:52

Irish make a song and dance at Mobile World Congress

5G, IoT and VR dominate, but return of Nokia 3310 wins hearts if not wallets

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 07:00

The big business events happening this week

For your diary: Internet of Things forum; retail sales; businesswoman of the year

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 05:00

EY Awards: 19 years in Ireland

Prestigious competition for entrepreneurs operates in more than 140 cities

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 20:30

Oneview Healthcare founder has clear vision of future

Eureka moment led to service that could improve clinical experience for patients

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 01:00

Business and politics figures at funeral of Denis O’Brien snr

Church of Sacred Heart in Donnybrook filled with 800 mourning businessman’s father

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 20:02

‘The world has shrunk and great people have choices’

Shaun Murphy welcomes the politicos’ annual Paddy’s Day migration – promoting Ireland is never a bad thing

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00

Mark Roden, Ding.com

Ding.com enables people in emerging markets who are working abroad to instantly send top up to mobiles back in their home country.

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00

Ezetop boss says things only getting started

Irish top-up company Ezetop is head of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 01:05

Siteserv chief happy to answer the call from Denis O’Brien

From Esat to Siteserv, Sean Corkery has spent much of his recent career following in the footsteps of the telecoms billionaire

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00