Finding & Funding the Industries of the Future

Wake up to resilience. Invest with intention. Maximise returns.

About

At WakeUp Capital, profit fuels a larger mission. Together with founders and partner investors, we’re driving a cleaner, more resilient, and equitable future for all.

WakeUp Capital is Ireland’s leading early-stage climate and impact VC, driving systemic change for people and the planet. We invest in visionary entrepreneurs whose tech-driven solutions push forward climate resilience and social equity, providing the funding and expertise they need to succeed.

Investment Focus

We invest in early-stage technology companies where scalable impact and strong business models go hand in hand, delivering returns that benefit people, the planet, and investors.

The founders we back are visionary leaders with shared values, sharp commercial acumen, and proven experience. They’re building B2B software and hardware solutions that meet real market demand, ideally supported by strong regulatory tailwinds across the EU, EFTA, and beyond.

Investment Targets

Climate Technology

Re-engineering supply and value chains of businesses and legacy industries to build a stronger, more resilient future.

  • Sustainable Food & Agriculture Systems

  • Sustainable Energy Solutions

  • Blue economy

  • Decarbonisation

  • Circular Economy

  • Supply Chain Optimisation

Accessible Health & Wellbeing

Catalysing systemic shifts in essential services to empower underserved populations to thrive in society and the economy.

  • Early Detection, Diagnosis & Prevention

  • Remote Patient Wellbeing

  • FemTech

  • Financial Inclusion

  • Tech for Neurodiverse & Aging Populations

Fund I Portfolio Companies


LUMOVIEW (Germany)

Captures and digitises thermal and structural building data in 2 seconds per room, creating digital twins that speed up energy renovations and enhance building management.

SEES.AI (United Kingdom)

Autonomous drone OS for BVLOS inspections of critical assets, cutting costs and emissions from traditional manned flights.

FLOREO (United States)

VR platform for diagnosing and treating neurodiverse individuals with clinician designed simulations; FDA approval pending.

PERI (Ireland)

Revolutionising the ability to descipher perimenopause with a discreet wearable app enabling personalised, symptom-based insights.

Team

Founder & Managing Partner
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Faye Walsh Drouillard

Co-founder & Managing Partner
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Mark Peters

Partner
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Andrew Parish

Venture Partner
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John Chapman

Investment Manager
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Matias Wibowo

Impact Advisory Committee

Deirdre Mortell
Social Entrepreneurship
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Aine Kelly
Impact Investment
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Sajjad Sabur
Private Equity

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Contact

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