Digital Capital Raising - Ireland

Ireland's Digital Capital Raising market market is projected to reach a total transaction value of US$88.99m in 2024.
In this market, MarketMarketplace Lending (Consumer) is set to dominate with a projected total transaction value of US$61.52m in 2024.
When comparing globally, the United States leads with the highest cumulated transaction value of US$36bn in 2024.
Ireland's digital capital raising market is flourishing with an increasing number of tech startups turning to online platforms for fundraising.

Definition:

The Digital Caiptal Raising segment relates to digital financial services for business customers, and private borrowers. Included are Crowdinvesting models, which focus particularly on start-ups exchanging investment for company shares (equity-based), and Crowdfunding solutions, which are used for non-monetary compensation, for example product launches, music, art & film financing (reward-based). The market also includes bank-independent loan allocation for SMEs (Crowdlending) and for personal loans (Marketplace Lending or so-called Peer-to-Peer lending) through private or institutional investors via online platforms. In view of processing complexity, this market is focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers and private persons. Bank financing is not considered, neither are any financial aspects that reach beyond the scope of small and medium-sized enterprises or donation-based Crowdfunding models.

Structure:

Digital Capital Raising consists of Reward-Based Crowdfunding, Crowdinvesting, Crowdlending and Marketplace Lending.

Additional Information:

The market comprises of transaction values, campaigns, average funding per campaign.

Alternative financing for SMEs and freelancers
Equity-based Crowdfunding (or Crowdinvesting)
Reward-based Crowdfunding (or Crowdfunding)
Alternative lending for SMEs and freelancers (bank-independent loans)
Online marketplaces for personal loan applications and private investors
Peer-to-Peer loans with interest rates depending on internal credit scoring of the platform provider

Traditional bank loans
Traditional venture capital investments by institutional or private investors

The Digital Capital Raising market in Ireland has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors.

Customer preferences: Irish customers have shown a strong preference for digital capital raising platforms due to their convenience and accessibility. With the rise of technology and internet penetration in the country, individuals and businesses are increasingly turning to online platforms to raise capital. These platforms offer a streamlined and efficient process, allowing users to connect with potential investors and secure funding more easily than traditional methods.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the Digital Capital Raising market in Ireland is the increasing popularity of crowdfunding platforms. These platforms allow individuals and businesses to raise funds from a large number of people, often through small contributions. Crowdfunding has gained traction in Ireland due to its ability to democratize the investment process and provide opportunities for smaller investors to participate in exciting projects. This trend has been further fueled by the success stories of Irish startups that have raised significant amounts of capital through crowdfunding campaigns. Another trend in the market is the emergence of peer-to-peer lending platforms. These platforms connect borrowers directly with lenders, bypassing traditional financial institutions. Irish consumers and businesses have been drawn to these platforms due to their competitive interest rates and faster approval processes. Peer-to-peer lending has become an attractive alternative for individuals and businesses that may have difficulty accessing loans from traditional banks.

Local special circumstances: Ireland's vibrant startup ecosystem has played a significant role in the development of the Digital Capital Raising market. The country has a strong culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, with a high number of startups emerging in recent years. These startups often rely on digital capital raising platforms to secure funding and fuel their growth. The government has also been supportive of the startup ecosystem, providing tax incentives and grants to encourage investment in early-stage companies.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The robust economic growth of Ireland has created a favorable environment for the Digital Capital Raising market. The country has experienced steady GDP growth, low unemployment rates, and a stable business environment. These factors have attracted both domestic and international investors, who are looking to capitalize on the country's economic success. The availability of capital and favorable investment climate have contributed to the growth of digital capital raising in Ireland. In conclusion, the Digital Capital Raising market in Ireland is experiencing growth due to customer preferences for convenience and accessibility, trends in crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, the local special circumstances of a vibrant startup ecosystem, and underlying macroeconomic factors such as robust economic growth. These factors have created a favorable environment for digital capital raising platforms to thrive and contribute to the growth of the Irish economy.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on transaction values / revenues / assets under management and user data of relevant services and products offered within the FinTech market.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, publicly available databases, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, population, internet penetration, smartphone penetration, credit card penetration, and online banking penetration. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

This report presents a comprehensive analysis and additional information on the Financial market, in a PDF format.

Crowdfunding is the collective effort of a large number of individuals who network and pool small amounts of capital to finance a new or existing business venture. Each campaign is set for a goal amount of money and a fixed timeframe, each day is counted down and the money raised will be tallied up for visitors to follow its success. The size of the global crowdfunding market is growing and the largest markets are North America and Asia.