Big Red Cloud & Ishikawa Unite to Empower Irish SMEs

A New Era for Big Red Cloud and Irish SMEs

Big Red Cloud is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ishikawa Technologies, a leader in customer-focused software consolidation. Backed by Melior Equity Partners, this investment marks a significant milestone in our journey to deliver even greater value, innovation, and long-term support for Irish SMEs.

With this investment, Big Red Cloud enters a new phase of growth—focused on strengthening our already powerful suite of accounting and business tools, while staying true to the simplicity, trust, and reliability we’re known for.

Investing in the Future of Business Software in Ireland

Big Red Cloud has long been recognised for making financial management simple for small businesses in Ireland. With a sharp focus on cloud accounting, local VAT compliance, and intuitive design, our tools save business owners time and reduce complexity—letting them focus on what matters most: growth.

Now, with support from Ishikawa Technologies, we are investing further in:

• Cloud innovation and automation

• Smarter payments and collections systems

• Enhanced integrations for a seamless user experience

• Expansion into the UK, led by the success of Turbo Inventory

Leadership Built on Experience and Vision

As part of this new chapter, Big Red Cloud’s Founder and outgoing CEO Marc O’Dwyer will move on to explore other ventures. We thank Marc for his incredible vision and leadership that brought us this far.

The incoming CEO, Stuart McCaul, Founder of Ishikawa Technologies, brings deep expertise in the software sector and a customer-first mindset. Working alongside Paraic Nolan, Big Red Cloud’s CFO and Product Officer, our leadership is focused on delivering smarter, simpler software and support for Irish SMEs.

What This Means for Our Customers

Our clients—more than 8,000 Irish SMEs—can expect the same trusted experience they rely on, with added enhancements to make their workday even easier. Planned improvements include:

• An upgraded payroll experience, as Big Red Payroll transitions to the cloud

• Smarter insights to simplify financial processes

• Ongoing live support to get the most from our software

• A stronger, more connected software ecosystem

At Big Red Cloud, we remain committed to helping Irish SMEs work smarter and grow stronger through technology that simplifies their day-to-day operations. This partnership with Ishikawa Technologies enhances our ability to provide businesses with seamless digital tools and expert support.

Whether it’s managing finances with intuitive cloud accounting or handling payroll with ease through our payroll software, we’re focused on offering reliable, scalable solutions that make a real difference. With this new alliance, we’re empowering businesses across Ireland to take control of their future, with the right tools, backed by the right people.