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# Startups and tech

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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.
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.
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’.
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.
'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.
NuaHealth is expanding its video doctor consultation platform to combat Covid-19’s spread
The software allows clinicians to connect directly with patients remotely.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NuaHealth is expanding its video doctor consultation platform to combat Covid-19’s spread
The software allows clinicians to connect directly with patients remotely.
How Irish business owners in Vietnam are dealing with Covid-19's economic impact
The global spread of coronavirus is hitting Ireland’s diaspora.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Edtech outfit Udemy is doubling its Irish office after raising $50m
Recently valued at $2bn, the online course marketplace is hiring across all divisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Edtech outfit Udemy is doubling its Irish office after raising $50m
Recently valued at $2bn, the online course marketplace is hiring across all divisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Work-it: 'It was between us and Facebook and they chose us'
How to stand out from the crowd and get your company noticed.
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.