Founded in Cork in 2008, Granite has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, enterprise-level digital solutions to many of Ireland’s most prominent organisations. The company now operates across Cork, Dublin, Galway, Belfast, New York and Dubai, with over 170 digital practitioners.   This investment is a catalyst for Granite to accelerate strategic acquisitions, significantly strengthen its enterprise service offering, and deepen its presence in international markets. Granite has successfully completed eight acquisitions since 2020, accelerating revenue, capability and sector experience.   With a highly resilient business model, built on long-term client partnerships, the company has consistently evolved, to meet the growing complexity of modern digital experiences and the rising demand for transformation across all sectors.

GRANITE’s early success in the US market, highlighted by its shortlisting for Best Large Agency of the Year at the 2025 US Agency Awards, underscores its ability to compete on a global stage. Building on a strong track record of integrating acquisitions, GRANITE is positioned to scale effectively, while preserving its Irish heritage and client focus. With BGF’s backing and sector expertise, the company will accelerate its global expansion and reinforce its leadership in delivering world-class digital services across all markets.   GRANITE has recently strengthened its executive board, appointing Joy Marcus as Non-Executive Chair. With extensive leadership experience across digital media and technology sectors, US-based Joy brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience. She has previously held executive roles at major organisations, including Condé Nast, Time Warner, MTV Networks, Barnes & Noble and DailyMotion.   Joy’s deep operational background, strong track record in scaling digital businesses, and investment expertise will provide GRANITE with strategic insight, governance strength, and a powerful US-based network to support its next phase of expansion.   She takes over from current Chair Alf Smiddy, who has held the position since GRANITE was founded. Alf’s leadership has helped get GRANITE to where it is today. The board would like to thank Alf for his many years of dedication.   Joy Marcus, incoming Non-Executive Chair at GRANITE, said: “I’m thrilled to join GRANITE at such an exciting stage in its growth, and to partner with BGF, as we take the business to the next level. GRANITE has built an impressive reputation for digital innovation and client excellence, and now has a real opportunity to bring that expertise to a global audience. With strong leadership, deep technical capability and BGF’s strategic backing, the company is exceptionally well positioned to expand its presence in the US and beyond.”   GRANITE advisory was led by Ronan Murray, Peter Neville, John Slowey and Peter Twomey in EY Cork, and Kieran Regan and Ciara Flannery in Regan Wall. BGF was supported by Mark Mulcahy, Anthony Shiel, Gerry Vahey and Nicole Hanlon in Forvis Mazars, Shaun O’Shea, Deirdre Cahill and Rachel Leavy in Beauchamps, Joe Barnett and Daniel Domberger from the Arrowpoint team at Rothschild & Co, and Ifan Dafydd, Rupert Cookson and Felix Gilliat-Smith in Armstrong TS.