Beach Point Capital here in Ireland is running a €100m Venture Debt fund, which invests in high-growth small/medium-sized businesses in Ireland. 

Speaking to Emmet Oliver was Shane Lanigan, Portfolio Manager of Beach Point Capital explained what exactly is venture debt?

A run through of some of the business stories today

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