About startup landscape in Ireland
Ireland has over 20,164 startups across the country. Of these, 2.98K are funded companies that have collectively raised $91.1B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 7 unicorns. A total of 2,833 investors have participated in 5,227 funding rounds, with 248 startups securing early-stage funding and 70 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,120 new companies have been founded, raising over $561M in funding. Startups in Ireland have witnessed 1,490 acquisitions and 279 IPOs, while 2,885 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 699 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Ireland
Jazz Pharmaceuticals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of novel biopharmaceutical medicines for unmet medical needs | Dublin (Ireland) | 2003 | Public | $265M | |
Online marketplace offering multi-category products from independent designers | Dublin (Ireland) | 2005 | Public | $98M | |
Airline operator | Swords (Ireland) | 1985 | Public | - | |
Provider of mobile communication and broadband network services | London (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Public | - | |
Provider of IT consulting, technology, and outsourcing services | Dublin (Ireland) | 1989 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Ireland
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $419M has been raised in 21 equity
funding rounds across Ireland. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $525M had been raised across 29 rounds in Ireland. So, 2026 has seen a 20.29% drop in funding in companies of Ireland as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Ireland:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7214 | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8450 | Apr 07, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9677 | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5974 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9086 | Mar 26, 2026 |
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- 20.2K+ Total Companies
- $91.1B+ Total Funding
- 3K+ Funded Companies
- 275+ IPOs
- 1.5K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Ireland
Europa 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 |
|---|---|---|
Dublin (Ireland) | ||
Dublin (Ireland) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Dublin (Ireland) |
Acquisitions in Ireland
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 24 acquisitions happened in Ireland. Last year, in 2025, a total of 99 acquisitions happened in Ireland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Ireland:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 10, 2026 |
IPOs in Ireland
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Ireland. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 1 IPO happened in Ireland.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Ireland:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jan 28, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jun 09, 2025 | Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) | |
Sep 12, 2024 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
May 31, 2024 | Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA) |
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