http://www.ivca.ie/

IVCA is the representative organization for venture capital firms in Ireland and also provides a range of services to its members.  It contributes to many expert groups, advisory committees and other consultative bodies, which are involved in advising Government Departments, the European Commission and others about the venture capitalist views on many issues. IVCA represents its members at international level through its national membership of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) and works closely with all other European national bodies. Dublin BIC is a full member.