About startup landscape in Ireland
Ireland has over 15,402 startups across the country. Of these, 2.56K are funded companies that have collectively raised $88.7B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 6 unicorns. A total of 2,704 investors have participated in 4,447 funding rounds, with 243 startups securing early-stage funding and 69 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,504 new companies have been founded, raising over $1.04B in funding. Startups in Ireland have witnessed 1,392 acquisitions and 116 IPOs, while 2,352 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 692 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Ireland
Experian is the top company in Ireland, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Ireland
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of credit reporting and theft identification solutions for consumers and businesses | 1980 | Public | - | ||
Online marketplace offering multi-category products from independent designers | Dublin (Ireland) | 2005 | Public | $98M | |
An online proximity-based dating and matchmaking platform | Dublin (Ireland) | 2012 | Acquired | - | |
Commercial bank | Dublin (Ireland) | 1783 | Public | - | |
Developer of novel biopharmaceutical medicines for unmet medical needs | Dublin (Ireland) | 2003 | Public | $265M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Ireland
In the year 2025, till June 2025, $623M has been raised in 36 equity
funding rounds across Ireland. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2024), $1.26B had been raised across 57 rounds in Ireland. So, 2025 has seen a 50.46% drop in funding in companies of Ireland as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in IrelandCompany | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Seed | $2.77M | Jun 14, 2025 | - | |
PE | Undisclosed | Jun 09, 2025 | ||
Seed | $6.5M | Jun 06, 2025 | ||
Series B | $40M | Jun 03, 2025 | ||
Seed | $390K | May 29, 2025 | - |
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- 15.4K+ Total Companies
- $88.7B+ Total Funding
- 2.6K+ Funded Companies
- 115+ IPOs
- 1.4K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Ireland
European Union is the top investor in companies of Ireland based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Ireland
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Dublin (Ireland) | ||
Dublin (Ireland) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Dublin (Ireland) |
Acquisitions in Ireland
In the year 2025, till June 2025, 46 acquisitions happened in Ireland. Last year, in 2024, a total of 120 acquisitions happened in Ireland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in IrelandCompany | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
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Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 29, 2025 |
IPOs in Ireland
In the year 2024, till September 2024, 7 IPOs happened in Ireland. In its previous year, in 2023, a total of 4 IPOs happened in Ireland.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Ireland
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
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Sep 12, 2024 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
May 31, 2024 | Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA) | |
Apr 12, 2024 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Feb 23, 2024 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Feb 16, 2024 | Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) |
Top News about startups in Ireland
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Adtomica named Tinder’s AoR for brand partnerships in IndiaBestMediaInfo•May 20, 2025•Adtomica, Tinder
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LambdaTest Partners with MacStadium to Power AI Workloads on Apple SiliconBusiness Wire•May 07, 2025•LambdaTest, MacStadium
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Corlytics Becomes the First Dedicated RegTech to Earn ISO 42001 Certification for AI GovernanceFintech Finance•May 02, 2025•Corlytics
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Mainstay Medical Announces Exclusive Coverage of ReActiv8® by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue ShieldBusiness Wire•Apr 28, 2025•Mainstay Medical
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Business Post Media Company Reports Increased Losses But Forecasts ProfitabilityThe Irish Times•Apr 25, 2025•Post Publications Limited