The Oath Group Launches Global Soil Regeneration Initiative at Impact Ireland

The Edge introducing Oath, the AI-driven soil regeneration initiative, at the Impact Ireland Convention 2025 in Dublin

A new frontier in AI-driven soil regeneration, co-founded by Edge   Oath soil regeneration was officially unveiled at the Impact Ireland Convention 2025, marking a significant milestone for AI-driven, biological approaches to global soil health. Co-founded by U2’s Edge, Oath introduces a scalable solution for degraded soils worldwide. Oath addresses one of the most urgent […]

Ireland at the Centre: Scaling Global Impact Through Integrity and Innovation

Kieran McLoughlin and Adam Clayton in conversation during Venturewave Capital’s Global Advisory Council Lunch, Dublin 2025.

The global investment landscape is shifting. Demands for standards, measurement, and delivery are replacing the noise surrounding ESG and aspirational impact.  At the heart of this transition is a simple conviction, catalysed during Venturewave Capital’s recent Global Advisory Council (GAC) and Impact Ireland Convention: Ireland is uniquely positioned to bridge capital, creativity, and conscience. Over […]

Ireland’s Global Role: Diplomacy, Trade and Education at the Global Advisory Council 2025

Ireland global diplomacy impact at Iveagh House during the Venturewave Global Advisory Council 2025 dinner

The Iveagh House Dinner during the Venturewave Capital Global Advisory Council (GAC) 2025 brought together policymakers, investors, and diplomats to explore how Ireland’s global diplomacy, trade networks and education system can underpin the country’s long-term impact leadership. This event demonstrated the Ireland global diplomacy impact in fostering these crucial discussions. The evening featured keynote contributions […]

AI: New Technologies for a New Reality | Insights from the Global Advisory Council 2025

Panel discussion on AI and new technologies at the Global Advisory Council 2025, with four speakers on stage in conversation

Martina Fitzgerald, CEO of Scale Ireland, moderated a pivotal discussion on artificial intelligence at the Venturewave Capital Global Advisory Council (GAC) 2025. The event, part of the AI Global Advisory Council 2025, featured a panel titled “AI: New Technologies for a New Reality,” which examined how AI is reshaping economies, workforces, and investment priorities — […]

Energy, Growth and Security: Navigating the Transition at Impact Ireland 2025

Panel discussion at Impact Ireland 2025 on energy, growth and security, with four speakers on stage in conversation

Dearbhail McDonald chaired a landmark discussion at the Impact Ireland 2025 Convention on the future of global energy, growth and security. The session brought together Jim Barry (CEO, Green Re; former CIO, BlackRock), Karen Fang (Global Head of Sustainable and Infrastructure Finance, Bank of America), and Lesley O’Connor (Founder & Executive Chair, Trifecta Energy). Under […]

The Investment Horizon: Unleashing Enterprise at the Global Advisory Council 2025

Venturewave Global Advisory Council 2025 session on the investment horizon and unleashing enterprise

Jude Webber, Ireland Correspondent for the Financial Times, moderated a high-level discussion on the global investment outlook at the Venturewave Capital Global Advisory Council (GAC) 2025. The session, titled The Investment Horizon: Unleashing Enterprise, examined macroeconomic forces, AI disruption, demographic change and the balance between profit, impact and policy stability. The panel featured Ron O’Hanley […]

Patrick Collison and Alan Foy on Innovation, AI and Ireland’s Future

Patrick Collison and Alan Foy speaking on stage during Impact Ireland 2025 about innovation, AI and Ireland’s future

Alan Foy, Chairman and Managing Partner of Venturewave Capital, joined Patrick Collison, Co-founder and CEO of Stripe, for a keynote fireside during Impact Ireland 2025. The conversation explored innovation, AI, responsible capitalism, and Ireland’s position as a global centre for entrepreneurial talent. Collison reflected on Stripe’s 16-year journey and its mission to “increase the GDP […]

Impact Ireland 2025 Gala Dinner – Celebrating Global Impact and Irish Innovation

Impact Ireland 2025 gala dinner at The Shelbourne Hotel with guests gathered for speeches on global impact and Irish innovation

The Impact Ireland 2025 Gala Dinner at The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, marked the finale of a week of global collaboration, innovation and impact investing. Hosted by Kieran McLoughlin and Alan Foy of Venturewave Capital, the evening brought together leaders from business, policy and culture to celebrate Ireland’s role as a hub for responsible capital and […]

Impact Ireland and GAC 2025, Complete Video Series

Impact Ireland 2025 and GAC 2025 conference video playlist thumbnail with play button

Watch the complete GAC 2025 video series. The Impact Ireland 2025 video series captures the essence of the Impact Ireland 2025 and the Global Advisory Council meetings, which brought together founders, investors, and global partners in Dublin to examine how capital, technology, and creativity can deliver measurable impact at scale. Hosted by Venturewave Capital, the […]

Ireland and the Gulf: Building an Impact Corridor for the Next Generation

Ireland Gulf Impact Corridor is becoming a defining theme for the next generation of collaboration between Ireland and the Gulf. Kevin Holliday, CEO EMEA at Venturebeam, led a high-level discussion at Impact Ireland 2025 on strengthening capital and capability flows between Ireland and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The session explored how shared national strategies […]