About Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland
The Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland comprises 160 companies, including 37 funded companies having collectively raised $355M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 24 are Series A+ funded.
Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland has seen 17 acquisitions. This represents almost 10.6% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes tools or software for automating functions of finance and accounting department of an organization.
Finance & Accounting Tech sector is also known as F&A Tech or accounting tech.
All the software solutions helping companies manage their finance and accounting functions will be covered in the feed. This will include all the legacy software companies be it on-premise licensed or cloud-based software.
The outsourcing companies will be included only if they either have in-house proprietary software or marquee customers or heavily funded.
Financing companies will be covered only if they provide a software for one or more accounting functions.
Companies providing digitization of paper-based financial documents will be covered under enablers. Pure play services firm that offers accounting related services, Companies focused only on financing will not be covered. Companies providing solutions for any specific sector are not covered.
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Top Finance & Accounting Tech Companies in Ireland
There are 160 Finance & Accounting Tech startups in Ireland which include AccountsIQ, Brightflag, Payslip, Global Shares, Keelvar Tech. Out of these, 37 startups are funded, with 24 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 6 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Imperial College London, Stanford Business School and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top Finance & Accounting Tech startups in Ireland
1. AccountsIQ
Cloud‑native group accounting platform with automation intelligence. It combines multi‑entity accounting, automated consolidations, approval workflows, advanced business intelligence reporting, and open API integrations. It offers pre‑built customizable dashboards and report templates along with role‑based real‑time financial visibility. Designed to streamline operations across businesses, the system supports multi‑currency consolidation, data synchronization with ERP and CRM tools, and automated month‑end closing. Users benefit from scalable general ledger structure, automated reconciliations, and BI insights to drive decision making. The platform enables collaboration across distributed finance teams and delivers unified financial governance for growing organizations.
Key facts about AccountsIQ
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $87.6M
- Investors: Raydock, Finch Capital and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 13, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 396 Competitors
2. Brightflag
Brightflag provides AI-based legal spend management software for corporate lawyers. It features solutions for e-billing, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, vendor management, and more. It offers financial data analysis, financial predictions, and insights based on analytics. It also offers integration with multiple software such as Tableau, Oracle, SAP, and more.
Key facts about Brightflag
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $40M
- Investors: Wayra Deutschland, Sands Capital Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 09, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 153 Competitors
3. Payslip
Cloud-based HRMS platform for payroll management. It offers solutions for reporting, automated workflow, in-system authorization, global payroll dashboards, and employee self-service. Offers solutions to manage employees' personal data that comply with general data protection regulations. Also enables HR to manage payroll vendors across countries on a unified platform. The platform can be integrated with different accounting & HR software such as SAP, Workday and Netsuite HR.
Key facts about Payslip
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Mayo (Ireland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $14.8M
- Investors: MiddleGame Ventures, Frontline Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 18, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 58/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 30 of 1,259 Competitors
Global Shares provides equity software solutions and services to public and private companies. It offers CAP Table Management and a shareholder portal for investors and employees. The software features private equity compensation. The users can run CAP Table reports in multiple formats and layouts. The users can track shareholder details, founder, investor and employee demographics and contact details.
Key facts about Global Shares
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Clonakilty (Ireland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $42.4M
- Investors: Motive Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 31, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 89 Competitors
5. Keelvar Tech
Offers AI & web-based sourcing optimization software for procurement. Buyers collect bid data (beyond just price) and evaluate cost trade-offs against non-price objectives such as supplier diversity, risk management, and incumbent switching challenges. Hence driving greater competitive tensions amongst bidders and empowering buyers to maximize value for money in tendering exercises. The software is suitable for industries such as transport & freight, retail, government, and manufacturing.
Key facts about Keelvar Tech
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Ireland
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $43M
- Investors: Act Venture Capital, 83NORTH and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 16, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 9 of 130 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland
13 Finance & Accounting Tech startups in Ireland were founded in 2016 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 7 |
2020 | 10 |
2019 | 6 |
2018 | 9 |
2017 | 7 |
2016 | 13 |
Stage-wise distribution of Finance & Accounting Tech sector companies in Ireland
Out of the total 160 Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland, 37 have secured funding. Among them, 24 have reached Series A or higher, and 20 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 160
Funded - 37
Series A+ - 24
Series B+ - 20
Series C+ - 19
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 160 |
Funded | 37 |
Series A+ | 24 |
Series B+ | 20 |
Series C+ | 19 |
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Funding Trends in the Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland
Total funding year-on-year in the Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland
The Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland saw a total funding of more than $329M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $100M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $5.31M |
2024 | $79.7M |
2023 | $5.47M |
2022 | $34.3M |
2021 | $17.1M |
2020 | $100M |
2019 | $41.3M |
2018 | $28M |
2017 | $13.7M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Finance & Accounting Tech in Ireland
In the year 2025, till May 2025, Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland have raised $5.31M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2024), Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland had raised $1.63M across 1 round.
So, 2025 has seen a 226.16% rise in funding in Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 4911 | May 28, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2497 | May 19, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 7751 | Jul 01, 2024 | and 1 more | |
Series C | 5162 | Jun 13, 2024 | ||
Seed | 1308 | May 16, 2024 |
Top Investors in Finance & Accounting Tech in Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the top investor in Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Dublin (Ireland) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
Dublin (Ireland) | Brightflag and Payslip | |
Luxembourg (Luxembourg) | ||
New York City (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 3 acquisitions happened in Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 16, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 29, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 14, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 09, 2024 | ||
Management Buyout | Mar 05, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland
Here are the acquisition trends in Finance & Accounting Tech sector in Ireland:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | - |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 2 |
2016 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Finance & Accounting Tech companies in Ireland
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Finance & Accounting Tech in Ireland
Most number of Finance & Accounting Tech startups in Ireland have been founded by alumni from Imperial College London, Stanford Business School and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Imperial College London | 1 |
Stanford Business School | 1 |
Stanford University | 1 |
Top News in Finance & Accounting Tech in Ireland
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Euroclear, Meritsoft, and Taskize collaborateAsset Servicing Times•Jun 19, 2025•Taskize, Meritsoft, Euroclear
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Keelvar Launches Rate Manager, Turning a Tedious Process into a Competitive AdvantageBusiness Wire•Mar 31, 2025•Keelvar Tech
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SoftCo and PwC UK Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Financial AutomationGlobeNewswire•Jan 23, 2025•SoftCo, PwC
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Payslip Announces New Board of Directors to Accelerate Global Growth and InnovationPR Newswire•Nov 21, 2024•Payslip
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GoCardless expands partnership with Big Red Cloud for payment solutionsThe Paypers•Nov 07, 2024•GoCardless, Big Red Cloud
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AccountsIQ and IRIS Software Group announce strategic partnershipVerdict•Aug 07, 2024•IRIS, AccountsIQ, Iris Software
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AccountsIQ partners with IRIS to integrate payroll and HRTech.eu•Aug 07, 2024•AccountsIQ, Iris Software
