Yes, We Have Fast WiFi… but it’s the people that make the real difference. At PorterShed, you’ll join the 60+ innovative tech companies in Galway’s growing tech ecosystem. You’ll tap into mentoring, networking, and collaboration that will help accelerate your scaling journey. With 24/7 desk access, meeting rooms, breakout spaces, barista coffee, and all utilities covered, you can focus on building, not bills. Take a look at our membership options: https://lnkd.in/eXxURMUj
PorterShed
IT Services and IT Consulting
Galway, Galway 7,745 followers
A place to work, share and succeed together. 300+ incredible members, 60+ indigenous tech start-ups #backedbyAIB
About us
PorterShed is the ultimate mashup of entrepreneurs, startups, growth companies, educational institutions, state agencies and local government. After 8 successful years in supporting the tech start-up community, PorterShed has achieved one of its primary goals to establish an innovation ecosystem in downtown Galway that creates a synergistic relationship between people, companies, and place, that facilitates idea generation, open learning, collaboration and accelerates commercialisation. Spaces for entrepreneurs need to be complemented by the skills to succeed as a startup founder - so that people know how to progress their idea, technology or passion through to a successful startup, or to produce a new innovation within existing companies. PorterShed allows entrepreneurs to use collaborative spaces, coworking spaces, mingle with other entrepreneurs and have efficient access to everything from insights into the latest technology to legal and financial advice. Rather than endure long commutes and daily congestion, residents of PorterShed can choose to work and live in places that are connected, walkable, bike-able and connected by technology. PorterShed was set up to address a number of needs in Galway. A recurring theme was the lack of a downtown innovation hub for incoming and indigenous startups - fast forward 8 years later, we now have three city centre locations with 300+ incredible members, 55+ indigenous tech start-ups, scale-ups and fast landing multinational tech companies. PorterShed is a showcase for Galway’s tech startup scene. We want companies to come here to start their ideas, to grow, and to scale before succeeding. Whether we are providing space for start-ups to develop in, pointing founders in the right direction, or amplifying their wins, we want to see them succeed; their success is our success, and we love being part of their journeys. PorterShed Provides Co-Working | Video Podcasting | Hot Desking | Event Space | Meeting Rooms | Mentoring
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https://portershed.com/
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- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Galway, Galway
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Coworking, Supports, Programme Development, and Events
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Eyre Square
Galway, Galway H91 HY51, IE
Employees at PorterShed
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John Breslin
🇮🇪 🇪🇺 👨🏫 Prof in EE at University of Galway 👨🔬 PI at Insight 🚀 Co-Founder of PorterShed, boards.ie, adverts.ie 📚 Co-Author of #1…
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Michael FitzGerald
Founder and CEO at OnePageCRM
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Stephen Geary
Community & Funding Support Manager | PorterShed | GCID | Entrepreneurship | Innovation
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Rosemary Gallagher
Programmes Lead at PorterShed | Galway City Innovation District | 👶🏻 on Maternity Leave from March
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Understanding your CAP table helps you clearly see ownership and equity distribution, which is essential for making informed decisions during fundraising, investor negotiations, and long-term planning. Another week, another round of great insights from Kristofer O'Shea and the Byrne Wallace Shields LLP team 👇 Take a look
As a founder, one of the most critical aspects of your startup's financial health and future growth is your cap table. The cap table is a detailed breakdown of your company's ownership structure, including equity shares, convertible notes, options, and warrants. While it might be tempting to bring in numerous investors and offer various equity incentives early on, maintaining a simple cap table can provide significant advantages. Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Corporate Senior Associate, Kristofer O'Shea looks at why founders should keep their cap table simple, in the fourth part of our five part “From Day One” series. #FromDayOne #Startup #Venture
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We would like to extend our congratulations to Professor David Burn on being appointed the 14th President of the University of Galway! We look forward to working together to deepen the connection between the university and the wider innovation and entrepreneurial community. Professor Burn joins from Newcastle University, where his leadership helped drive major advancements in research, inclusion, and global engagement. We also extend our sincere thanks to Interim President Peter McHugh for his dedication and leadership as Interim President over the past year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFWudgVG
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Well done Erin A. McCarthy the STEMMA: Systems of Transmitting Early Modern Manuscript Verse, 1475-1700 Hackathon was one for the books.
Some of our participants from the STEMMA hackathon last month sat down to chat with our friends at PorterShed about the project and the work they did during the hackathon to create these special interviews. We'll be dropping these great insights into the event over the next couple days - but how better to start than to learn more about STEMMA from Erin A. McCarthy herself? University of Galway | University of Galway College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies | European Research Council (ERC) | Ember Technology
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Calling all founders and investors Navigating Start-up Investment in Times of Uncertainty We’re excited to be attending this event on Tuesday, 26th August at the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway. The event will dive into how founders and investors can navigate capital, competition, and innovation in a world shaped by AI, inflation, and global instability. A must-attend for start-ups, scaling companies, SMEs, and investors who want to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. WestBIC | Enterprise Ireland | European Digital Innovation Hubs Network | Data2Sustain Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5BvVZJj
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Big ideas deserve big opportunities. Here, you’ll find more than just a desk - you’ll find a community of founders, innovators and investors, ready to support your journey. Whether you’re refining your product, seeking funding, or scaling to new markets, you’ll have access to the right people, resources, and energy to make it happen. Join us today and let’s build something extraordinary together. Find out about membership options: https://lnkd.in/eXxURMUj
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Are you ready to secure your next investment round? Join us at Navigating Start-up Investment in Times of Uncertainty, the essential conference for founders and scaling companies seeking capital in today's challenging market, organised in partnership with Data2Sustain and Enterprise Ireland. 📅 Tuesday, August 26th | 9:45 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWugFMtg Whether you're preparing for Series A, scaling beyond startup phase, or navigating today's uncertain investment landscape, this is your opportunity to connect with the right people and strategies. Ailish McCormack | Alison McGonagle | Carmel Haughey | Eunan Cunningham | Katherine Small | Niamh Considine | Mary Ryan | John Brennan | James Donlon | Teresa O'Hara | Méabh Conaghan | Judy Ni Dhubhain | Ian Brannigan | Fiona Neary | Mary McKenna, MBE | Orla Colleran | Deirdre Mac Loughlin | Kenneth Deery | Barry Downes | Mike Conroy
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PorterShed at the Galway Races 🐎 Always a fantastic week in Ballybrit! Huge thanks to George, Rachael and Donna at Gray Offices® - Serviced Office Solutions in Galway & Limerick for a brilliant day at the races on Tuesday. We love the socks!. And a big shoutout to Pamela, Kieran and Mark and the Vhi team for the kind invitation to join the Croí Heart & Stroke Charity annual race day here today . Great to catch up with so many familiar faces and celebrate such an important cause. Until next year! 🏇 Aoife Cheung | Nigel Moran | Mary Rodgers
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⏮️PorterShed’s Weekly Recap Yesterday, we welcomed Monique Meche and john mcardle as part of the AI Venture Forge. Monique emphasised the importance of transparency in AI development, particularly when it comes to training data and ethical frameworks. John, of Channelscaler, led an insightful sales and go-to-market workshop by exploring sales methodologies such as MEDDIC and BANT. Several members of the PorterShed and NDRC community were featured in the Thinkbusiness.ie list of Irish cybersecurity start-ups to watch in 2026. Siren Edgescan, Cytidel, and GreyScout were all recognised for their innovation and growth in the sector: https://lnkd.in/eccRVbxT 'Sports for Business' brought together a series of inspiring conversations about the future of Irish sport. Amanda Burgio spoke about the impact of athletes like motivating the next generation. Emma Meehan shared the success story of KinetikIQ, while Mark Flood of KAPPTURE discussed the company’s innovative stadium technology, which is already being recognised across Europe: https://lnkd.in/emyZzsQ7 July’s Galway IT Meetup focused on the theme of self-hosting and home servers. Attendees shared experiences, compared setups, and explored alternatives to traditional platforms, including Jellyfin, Immich, and Bitwarden. The group continues to grow in both energy and expertise and is currently seeking sponsors for future events and long-term partnerships. Anyone interested is encouraged to reach out to Liam: https://galwayit.org/ The BRISK team at KAPPTURE has made a significant step forward by installing their AI-powered, checkout-free bar in Croke Park, marking the first time this system has been deployed outside an arena concourse. The team’s streamlined camera calibration system has simplified setup and enabled rapid rollouts without the need for specialist teams. Kappture also supported operations during the All-Ireland senior hurling and football finals, helping enhance the fan experience on two of the biggest weekends in Irish sport. The July edition of our Galway’s Calling Jobs Newsletter has gone live, featuring over 40 open roles across the PorterShed community. From early-stage startups to scaling tech companies, the newsletter offers a broad range of opportunities for professionals considering their next move. You can view the latest issue and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eQNnUtXD
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Intellectual Property (IP) is a critical asset for founders because it protects the unique ideas, products, and technologies that differentiate their business in the market. For early-stage companies, securing IP early helps safeguard innovation from imitation, enhances credibility, and lays the groundwork for long-term value creation. Read what Kristofer O'Shea and Jane O'Grady from Byrne Wallace Shields LLP have to say below
As a founder, your original works, brand, and innovations are the lifeblood of your business. Yet, in the rush to build products, attract customers, and secure funding, it’s easy to overlook properly securing one crucial asset: your intellectual property. Why is IP so important? IP - whether it’s your brand name, logo, inventions, software, or creative content - sets you apart from competitors and adds tangible value to your business. Investors and partners often look for strong IP protection as a sign of a company’s long-term potential and credibility. Without it, you risk losing your competitive edge to others securing similar rights on a priority basis before you apply to register your IP or seeing your hard work copied or misused which can be expensive to prevent or redress without clear proof you own the IP being appropriated. Byrne Wallace Shields LLP IP Partner Jane O'Grady and Corporate Senior Associate, Kristofer O'Shea looks at how founders can protect their IP strategically, in the third part of our five part “From Day One” series. #FromDayOne #Startup #Venture