Irish Tech Tycoon Mark McCormick Digs Deep

A Tech Entrepreneur from Ireland Today reveals a €50m Competitive Start-Up Fund.
Entrepreneurs and start-ups will have the opportunity to apply for one of two newly opened funding competitions from the self-made man. Mark made his money from his early investments in companies such as Apple, Uber and Verizon

The Competitive Start Fund will be open for candidates early June 2021, applications will be available on www.markmccormick.com.

Mark McCormick will approve up to 100 investments, providing up to €500,000 in equity funding to successful projects.

In addition to funding the successful applicants will also benefit from the Tech Entrepreneurs expertise, and Mark hopes to form meaningful relationships and act as a mentor. He feels it important to give back to his native Ireland.

The programme will be delivered over a 12-week period and is designed to support and mentor participants in the development of their business. It also aims to build a peer network of entrepreneurs to support progression to seed investor readiness.

Difficult business environment

Mark acknowledged the importance of supporting businesses through the current pandemic.

“In an increasingly difficult business environment, the provision of funding and advisory supports has never been more important to enable companies to innovate and pivot,” he said.

“In addition, the drive to transition to a low-carbon economy and tackling the impact of climate change presents market opportunities for innovative solutions, and applications are also welcome from eligible enterprises within this category.”

“We need to continue to encourage new ideas and cultivate our start-up culture, as we emerge from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. For successful applicants, the Competitive Start Fund may deliver the boost needed to scale up and bring their business to the next level.”

So Who Is Mark McCormick?

Mark is one of the most important figures in the start up space in Europe and is an active investor, mentor and advisor to numerous companies and organizations, including governmental and non-profits, around the world.

After early investments in some of the now biggest brands in the world, Mark decided in 2010 to look at the possibility of an online business.

His husband George, stay at home dad to Nancy, suggested they start a one-stop shop web design, hosting and services operations. At the time, this type of business was booming all over the internet. Mark handled everything from the company’s marketing and public relations while George, concentrated on the client base for their new business.

From here Mark never looked back, the company expanded and he branched out.

They moved out of there Northern Ireland residence, and moved to the business capital of the world New York.

Mark sold the company no less than 2 years later, and he started to attract attention from an attractive client list, to date Mark has worked with all the biggest brands.

Mark made the decision to move back to Northern Ireland to strengthen his family heritage. You can follow there story on Instagram.

He has identified that while he is still young he wants to give back and help others who may not have the financial resources that he has.

Mark McCormick Tech Entrepreneur Ireland Ltd
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Mark McCormick Tech Entrepreneur Ireland Ltd
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Mrs Marie McGlynn
30 James Street
Dublin 8
D08 A409
Ireland

Mark Initially made his money in early investments with companied such as Google, Apple and Verizon.
Mark then Went on to work some of the biggest companies in the world such as Google, Microsoft and Coca Cola.
Mark is a Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, Coach and a marketing Genius.

This release was published on openPR.