John Clark

TaxZap connects directly to users bank accounts via open banking. By leveraging AI, our system quickly analyses transactional data to identify eligible tax reliefs, enabling users to file a complete tax return in just minutes. The gamified interface incentivises users to engage and answer questions, ultimately leading to higher tax refunds. Since its launch, TaxZap has grown to over 120,000 clients across 2 countries, introduced our self-assessment product in the UK, and remained profitable. Weve expanded our team to 18 members and built one of the largest tax-related TikTok communities globally, with over 40,000+ followers. At TaxZap, our mission is to democratise the tax system by eliminating the need for human intervention in tax filing. By using AI, we aim to reduce the high costs traditionally associated with tax preparation services. Say goodbye to accountants and manage everything yourself with your personal AI tax assistant, TaxZap.

P2 is a venture capital firm that applies a disciplined, private equity-inspired approach to strategically and financially support AI & Data-Driven B2B scale-ups in achieving global market success. P2 has the direct experience in AI & Data to pick winners. Coupled with leading €250M in scale-up tech investments, averaging 3x CoC returns, our expertise and successes are unparalleled and unique in the Irish ecosystem.

Fulcrum backs early and growth-stage dual-use technology companies that protect nations and shape the future. We invest where demand is durable, backed by policy and supported by clear procurement. It is an emerging asset class with high alpha and low beta, driven by regulatory and programme access and stabilised by multi-year budgets and contracted revenues.

TaxZap connects directly to users bank accounts via open banking. By leveraging AI, our system quickly analyses transactional data to identify eligible tax reliefs, enabling users to file a complete tax return in just minutes. The gamified interface incentivises users to engage and answer questions, ultimately leading to higher tax refunds. Since its launch, TaxZap has grown to over 120,000 clients across 2 countries, introduced our self-assessment product in the UK, and remained profitable. Weve expanded our team to 18 members and built one of the largest tax-related TikTok communities globally, with over 40,000+ followers. At TaxZap, our mission is to democratise the tax system by eliminating the need for human intervention in tax filing. By using AI, we aim to reduce the high costs traditionally associated with tax preparation services. Say goodbye to accountants and manage everything yourself with your personal AI tax assistant, TaxZap.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Spark is an award-winning, product-led Data and AI acceleration partner for SME and Enterprise customers. With an unmatched customer-centric approach we provide Spark Data Platform, Data & AI Consultancy, Strategy Development, Business Technology Advisory, and bespoke solutions that enhance our customers operations and business productivity. As a result, we help our customers seize more opportunities, grow profits, and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. 👉 Data Engineering & Delivery 👉 Technology & Product Consulting (end-to-end transformation) 👉 Data science that reinvents workflows with AI solutions 👉 Dedicated teams that are extensions of in-house workforces