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Case Studies

Real examples of how CAPIQAL turns complex funding challenges into clear strategies, successful applications and long-term funding pathways.

Funding intelligence. Strategy. Delivery.

Funding strategy built around real projects and measurable outcomes.

CAPIQAL is a human-led, relationship-driven consultancy combining senior expertise and hands-on support with funding intelligence and technology. We help organisations identify the strongest funding routes, build robust applications and stay alongside clients through award, drawdown and compliance.

Case Study 01

Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard

Engagement: Retained partner for multiple projects

The challenge

Pernod Ricard needed expert support to unlock co-funding for major investments, including the €477m Distillery 2.0 programme and large-scale sustainability initiatives. The scale and complexity of the investment required a coordinated grants strategy.

Our approach

  • Deployed specialist teams across multiple workstreams.
  • Delivered a full Audit & Scope Report, mapping spend to grant opportunities.
  • Designed a high-probability grant roadmap.
  • Prepared and submitted a full Environmental Aid Package application.
  • Managed post-award drawdown and compliance with key stakeholders.

Outcome

  • Strategic funding roadmap aligned to growth and sustainability priorities.
  • Multi-million-euro environmental grant awarded; the exact amount remains confidential under NDA.
  • Retained as a trusted long-term funding partner.

From complex capital investment to a coordinated funding roadmap, successful grant award and ongoing partnership.

Reference: Michael Tracey, Irish Distillers Ltd.

Case Study 02

Dublin Port Company

Engagement: Audit & Scope Report and Strategic Funding Roadmap

The challenge

Dublin Port Company sought guidance to secure co-funding for its Masterplan 2040, including major infrastructure, sustainability and community projects.

Our approach

  • Completed an Audit & Scope Report aligning projects with Irish, EU and IFI funds.
  • Benchmarked against leading European ports to define best practice.
  • Designed a Strategic Funding Roadmap with sequenced, high-probability applications.
  • Outlined a co-funding model and collaboration framework to maximise opportunities.

Outcome

  • Comprehensive funding roadmap positioning the port for multi-million-euro co-funding.
  • Clear pathways to advance infrastructure, innovation and environmental initiatives.
  • Ongoing collaboration on additional funding opportunities.

A major long-term capital programme translated into clear, sequenced pathways to domestic, European and international co-funding.

Reference: Eamonn O’Leary, Dublin Port Company.

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