Spanish Point Secures Major UK Investment

Spanish Point Secures Major UK Investment

Author: The Daily News Now! June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:16

Spanish Point Technologies, Ireland’s rising tech star, just secured a major investment from UK firm Apiary Capital — a game-changing boost aimed at global expansion, product scaling, and a massive workforce growth, including new hires in London and Dublin, marking their first-ever outside funding after years of self-funding.

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