Our Story

About Velvet Dots

A specialist finance house focused on the capital needs of interior design studios, soft furnishings suppliers and hospitality fit-out projects.

Finance aligned with creative delivery

Velvet Dots Limited was established to provide practical, responsive capital for the design and fit-out sector — businesses whose cash-flow often depends on staged payments, deposits and client approval cycles.

From our base in Athlone we arrange short-term bridging, invoice facilities and project finance for interior design practices, soft furnishings suppliers and hospitality fit-out programmes. Our approach is relationship-led and grounded in a clear understanding of project timelines and payment structures.

We work with studios, suppliers and contractors who value clarity, sector knowledge and reliable decision-making.

2019

Founded in Athlone

Launched to serve design and fit-out professionals seeking specialist short-term capital.

2021

Hospitality Focus

Expanded capability in hotel and restaurant fit-out project bridging.

2023

Invoice Solutions

Introduced flexible invoice facilities for soft furnishings and materials suppliers.

2025–26

€38M+ Arranged

Cumulative facilities supporting clients across Ireland.

Principles

How We Work

Understanding

We take time to understand project stages and payment realities.

Clarity

Transparent terms, realistic timelines and open communication.

Discipline

Prudent underwriting that protects both clients and capital partners.

Leadership

Guided by Experience

Clara M. Byrne

Managing Director

Clara has more than a decade of experience in specialised lending and project finance. She leads strategy and client relationships at Velvet Dots, ensuring facilities are structured around the real cash-flow needs of design and fit-out projects.