Online group bookings startup Groopeze has been named the overall winner of 'Jumpstart 2015,' the annual startup competition held by the Learning and Innovation Centre at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown.

Groopeze, which also took home the competition's technology award, is a cloud-based marketplace platform that organises how online group bookings are made, managed and  paid for. The platform aims to simplify event invitations as well as booking accommodation, activities, transport and attractions.

Founded by CEO Darragh Kirby [pictured: left] and CTO Shane Murphy [right], Groopeze is already in place on websites such as www.thestagsballs.com and www.thefoxyhen.com, sites dedicated to organising stag and hen parties.