# Irish SMBs Relying on Foreign Cash | Dublin News

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-09-13T13:16:26+00:00
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Irish small and medium businesses got a cash boost this year—but most of it came from abroad, leaving them vulnerable as global markets shift. With 82% of funding foreign, and 43% of global startup cash funneled into just two U.S. AI firms, smaller deals and local growth are getting squeezed. Industry leaders are sounding the alarm, calling for a government-backed fund to shore up domestic investment. While Q2 saw a spike thanks to big fintech and cybersecurity deals, AI funding remains niche—focused on integration, not disruption. It’s a tightrope walk: balancing global exposure with local resilience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/13/funding-for-irish-enterprises-overwhelmingly-dependent-on-international-investors-study-finds/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4568f8463622fce0 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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