# Startups and tech

Keywords Studios has temporarily furloughed some of its Dublin staff

Most of those affected are involved in game testing, which is done in secure facilities to prevent leaks.

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Apr 1st 2020, 4:03 PM

Taxi app Lynk is gearing its new delivery service up for growing demand during Covid-19

Meanwhile the company’s usual taxi booking app has seen a drop of some 60% in activity.

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Apr 1st 2020, 1:01 AM

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, HR tech startup Personio is moving ahead with its Dublin office

The physical office will open once ‘it is deemed safe and reasonable to do so’.

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Mar 31st 2020, 8:00 AM

Interview

In a time of crisis, FoodCloud's Iseult Ward is still getting food to those most in need

The social enterprise has been forced to adapt in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Mar 27th 2020, 4:00 PM

'To get this information is crucial at this time of crisis'

Why Taoglas has repurposed its tech to help detect crowd surges during the spread of coronavirus.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:47 AM

Health 2.0

NuaHealth is expanding its video doctor consultation platform to combat Covid-19’s spread

The software allows clinicians to connect directly with patients remotely.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:46 AM

Deliveroo is dropping sign-up fees as restaurants turn to delivery in the pandemic

Rivals Uber Eats and Just Eat have also introduced measures to get more food businesses on board.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:44 AM

Arvoia has rebuilt its mobility app to get food and supplies to people in rural areas

The travel tech firm repurposed the service for deliveries to remote locations during the pandemic.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:40 AM

Why Covid-19 will force VCs to ‘reassess the fundamentals’ in the flow of investor cash

The economic shocks will also raise questions around who funds the funders.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:38 AM

Why Covid-19 will force VCs to ‘reassess the fundamentals’ in the flow of investor cash

The economic shocks will also raise questions around who funds the funders.

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Mar 27th 2020, 1:15 AM

Arvoia has rebuilt its mobility app to get food and supplies to people in rural areas

The travel tech firm repurposed the service for deliveries to remote locations during the pandemic.

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Mar 27th 2020, 12:30 AM

Deliveroo is dropping sign-up fees as restaurants turn to delivery in the pandemic

Rivals Uber Eats and Just Eat have also introduced measures to get more food businesses on board.

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Mar 26th 2020, 12:45 AM

Health 2.0

NuaHealth is expanding its video doctor consultation platform to combat Covid-19’s spread

The software allows clinicians to connect directly with patients remotely.

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Mar 25th 2020, 1:00 AM

How Irish business owners in Vietnam are dealing with Covid-19's economic impact

The global spread of coronavirus is hitting Ireland’s diaspora.

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Mar 25th 2020, 12:45 AM

'To get this information is crucial at this time of crisis'

Why Taoglas has repurposed its tech to help detect crowd surges during the spread of coronavirus.

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Mar 24th 2020, 1:30 AM

As the pandemic hits food businesses, Delivery Tab is urging more to get on board with delivery

The company is managing an increase in demand as restaurants look at options to keep going.

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Mar 24th 2020, 1:15 AM

'There is more demand': Ken Coyne is helping keep offices ticking over remotely

One of the Irish brothers behind Poland-based OpsTalent on managing the impact of Covid-19.

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Mar 20th 2020, 11:22 AM

Kooomo on how the coronavirus is highlighting e-commerce’s role

Chief executive Ciaran Bollard said that businesses are ‘never ready for this’ but must adapt.

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Mar 20th 2020, 11:19 AM

Grocery delivery startup Buymie is managing a ‘huge increase’ in demand as people stay home

The company wants to help the government and retailers distribute groceries to vulnerable citizens.

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Mar 20th 2020, 11:18 AM

'There is more demand': Ken Coyne is helping keep offices ticking over remotely

One of the Irish brothers behind Poland-based OpsTalent on managing the impact of Covid-19.

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Mar 20th 2020, 12:50 AM

Grocery delivery startup Buymie is managing a ‘huge increase’ in demand as people stay home

The company wants to help the government and retailers distribute groceries to vulnerable citizens.

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Mar 19th 2020, 1:05 AM

Kooomo on how the coronavirus is highlighting e-commerce’s role

Chief executive Ciaran Bollard said that businesses are ‘never ready for this’ but must adapt.

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Mar 18th 2020, 1:01 AM

Edtech outfit Udemy is doubling its Irish office after raising $50m

Recently valued at $2bn, the online course marketplace is hiring across all divisions.

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Mar 13th 2020, 12:34 PM

Interview

Finding a voice: Meet the woman pioneering a more natural interaction between kids and tech

With SoapBox Labs, Patricia Scanlon is developing cutting edge voice tech to help kids learn and play.

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Mar 13th 2020, 12:30 PM

Covid-19 and the gig economy: What are companies planning to support delivery riders?

Deliveroo and Uber Eats said they are prepping measures to support riders that are affected.

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Mar 13th 2020, 12:28 PM

Interview

Finding a voice: Meet the woman pioneering a more natural interaction between kids and tech

With SoapBox Labs, Patricia Scanlon is developing cutting edge voice tech to help kids learn and play.

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Mar 13th 2020, 12:06 PM

Covid-19 and the gig economy: What are companies planning to support delivery riders?

Deliveroo and Uber Eats said they are prepping measures to support riders that are affected.

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Mar 12th 2020, 1:01 AM

Edtech outfit Udemy is doubling its Irish office after raising $50m

Recently valued at $2bn, the online course marketplace is hiring across all divisions.

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Mar 9th 2020, 11:00 AM

After opening a second office, HubSpot wants to expand remote working options

The coronavirus outbreak is also forcing companies to evaluate their work-from-home capabilities.

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Mar 9th 2020, 1:01 AM

Dublin tech firm Singlepoint is being scooped up as Version 1's acquisition spree continues

The combined company is expected to have annual revenues of €140m this year.

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Mar 4th 2020, 12:43 PM

Dublin tech firm Singlepoint is being scooped up as Version 1's acquisition spree continues

The combined company is expected to have annual revenues of €140m this year.

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Mar 3rd 2020, 8:30 AM

How Enterprise Ireland is evolving its approach to finding Irish startup winners

The state agency is putting more focus on ‘significant disruptive projects’ and women in business.

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Feb 28th 2020, 12:16 PM

Feature

'A testbed on steroids': Can hackathons help launch a business?

The events are becoming an increasingly popular way to meld businesses with innovators and fresh ideas.

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Feb 28th 2020, 12:12 PM

After delays, Bleeperbike is refining its electric bikes for launch this summer

The company recently secured a further funding injection of €250k from Enterprise Ireland.

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Feb 27th 2020, 1:01 AM

How Enterprise Ireland is evolving its approach to finding Irish startup winners

The state agency is putting more focus on ‘significant disruptive projects’ and women in business.

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Feb 26th 2020, 1:01 AM

Startup Scout

Beauty Buddy is bringing data analytics to the cosmetics shopping experience

In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out the most promising companies emerging from Ireland.

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Feb 24th 2020, 12:58 AM

Feature

'A testbed on steroids': Can hackathons help launch a business?

The events are becoming an increasingly popular way to meld businesses with innovators and fresh ideas.

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Feb 22nd 2020, 1:05 AM

Why Danish player Pleo is bringing its company credit card to the Irish market

After partnering with Mastercard and JPMorgan, the business is joining Ireland’s growing fintech ranks.

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Feb 21st 2020, 2:42 PM

Work-it: 'It was between us and Facebook and they chose us'

How to stand out from the crowd and get your company noticed.

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Feb 21st 2020, 2:40 PM