Dundalk based Gecko firm scoop major industry prize

DUNDALK based fintech company Gecko Governance won the ‘ Best Early Stage’ company category award and a cash prize of €50,000 at the 14th annual InterTradeIreland Seedcorn competition.

The event is the island’s biggest business competition for new start and early stage companies.

Gecko Governance makes regulation technology for the global finance industry that allows fund managers to monitor and manage their regulation and compliance requirements.

Shane Brett, Founder and CEO of Gecko Governance, said they were delighted with the incredible win;

‘We are delighted to win best Early Stage company category and the €50,000 cash prize.’

He explained that they are planning to use the prize money to accelerate expansion plans – specifically in rolling out their new London office later this year.

‘ The Seedcorn process helped us build our business plan which was a lot of work but very rewarding in terms of ending with an investor ready business plan in great shape.

The level of detailed business plan feedback really helped us bring the plan to the next level.

He added: ‘We have learned the importance of providing investors with a properly structured and articulated business plan with clear credible goals and realistic assumptions of our future business strategy.