Colm Lyon

Angel Investor Ireland

Overview

Colm Lyon is an Irish entrepreneur and angel investor specializing in early-stage technology investments. He is the founder and CEO of Fire Financial Services, a company that provides digital payment solutions to businesses. Prior to founding Fire, Lyon established Realex Payments, one of Europe's largest online payment businesses, which was acquired by Global Payments in 2015. He has also invested in various Irish and UK startups and venture funds, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting the growth of technology companies in these regions. Lyon's investment focus includes sectors such as software, medtech, and the Internet of Things, with a particular emphasis on companies at the seed to Series B stages. His investment approach is hands-on, aiming to form close partnerships with the founders he supports. Lyon's extensive experience in the fintech industry and his active involvement in the startup ecosystem underscore his dedication to fostering innovation and growth in the technology sector. His strategic guidance and financial support have been instrumental in the success of numerous startups, reflecting his significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape in Ireland and the UK.

Investment Focus

  • Highly scalable, early-stage companies developing B2B software products and services, as well as Class I and II medical devices.

Portfolio Companies

VT Networks

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Frequently asked questions about Colm Lyon

What sectors does Colm Lyon invest in?

Colm Lyon invests in Technology, Software, FinTech, Medtech and Internet of Things, and is based in Ireland. Colm Lyon is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Colm Lyon invest at?

Colm Lyon backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 700K - 3.3M.

Which regions does Colm Lyon invest in?

Colm Lyon invests across United Kingdom and Ireland.

What companies has Colm Lyon invested in?

Colm Lyon's portfolio includes VT Networks.

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