Barry Dowling

We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs who have successfully built technology companies in SaaS, Software Distribution, Enterprise Software, Internet and Telecoms. As many of our members are industry veterans that have successfully set up and sold technology companies previously we believe we have a unique set of skills, experience and contacts. We work with our portfolio companies to considerably accelerate their growth.

We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs who have successfully built technology companies in SaaS, Software Distribution, Enterprise Software, Internet and Telecoms. As many of our members are industry veterans that have successfully set up and sold technology companies previously we believe we have a unique set of skills, experience and contacts. We work with our portfolio companies to considerably accelerate their growth.

TransferMate is a global B2B payments technology firm, enabling companies to send and receive cross-border payments faster and easier than ever before. TransferMate has built one of the largest portfolios of payment licences worldwide, including 200+ countries & territories / 140+ currencies / 92 licenses. Leading banks, fintechs & software providers partner with TransferMate to offer an enhanced user experience for their business customers. Using TransferMate’s technology and global banking infrastructure, companies benefit from better exchange rates, greater transparency, and improved reconciliation via direct integration into accounting and ERP systems. The unique TransferMate offering has also attracted major strategic investments from leading banks such as ING Group N.V. and Allied Irish Bank, who have cumulatively invested €51 million in the company.

Established in 2003, Visa First is a leading provider of visa processing and immigration services for corporates and individuals. We provide a fast and secure, online service – removing the hassle, uncertainty and time associated with arranging travel visas and permits. Every year we process 10,000 visas for our customers worldwide. Our mission is to provide a global visa solution to travellers, no matter where in the world they are or where their next destination is. The company operates from several European operation centres preparing and lodging a wide range of permits and visas to over 100 countries annually. We facilitate our corporate clients by offering centralized billing and access to our OTS which gives HR departments 24 hour visibility on the progress of their visa applications, allowing them to plan ahead. Visas processed include; short stay business & tourist visas, inter company transfers, work permits, working holiday visas, skilled migration visas and talent & performance visas. Visa First now forms part of CluneTech, a suite of global companies that help simplify the complexity of global business providing industry-leading solutions for digital sales, global payroll, tax compliance, global vat & cross-border payments.