In 2024, tech companies in Ireland raised up to €400 million, with security companies leading the way (€101.3 million), followed by fintech (€75.1 million) and travel companies (€61.1 million).
Ireland’s tech ecosystem is renowned for its strong international connections, housing the European headquarters of major tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and LinkedIn, making it a key gateway to the European market.
The country has also witnessed significant startup growth across sectors like fintech, healthtech, AI, SaaS, and cybersecurity, attracting substantial venture capital and angel investment. The Irish government plays a vital role in fostering innovation, offering incentives, tax benefits, and policies that support R&D. With prestigious universities such as Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, Ireland has become a hub for research and development, encouraging collaboration between tech companies and academia.
Overall, Ireland’s tech sector thrives on strong global connections, government support, a highly skilled workforce, and a vibrant startup culture, reinforcing its position as a global leader in technology.
Here are 10 companies to watch.
AccountsIQ
Amount raised in 2024: €60M
AccountsIQ is a leading provider of cloud-based financial management software.
Designed specifically for mid-sized and multi-entity businesses, their platform offers robust features such as automated consolidation, advanced reporting, and seamless integration capabilities. Since its product launch in 2008, AccountsIQ has expanded to support over 4,000 companies across more than 60 countries, serving sectors including publishing, private equity, technology, and accountancy practices.
In 2024, AccountsIQ raised a €60 million Series C round to enhance its cloud-based accounting platform with machine learning and drive international expansion.
GridBeyond
Amount raised in 2024: €52M
GridBeyond is company specializing in the optimization and operation of distributed energy resources.
The company uses artificial intelligence and real-time automation to provide energy technologies and services that support the transition to net zero. Their AI-powered platform connects and synchronizes load, generation, and storage assets, enabling clients to unlock new revenue streams, achieve energy savings, and enhance grid stability.
In 2024, GridBeyond secured a €52 million Series C round to scale its operations, drive international expansion, strengthen its US presence, and invest further in R&D to advance decarbonization efforts.
Tines
Amount raised in 2024: €46.6M
Tines is a no-code automation platform designed to empower teams by streamlining complex workflows across various systems. It enables users to build, run, and monitor processes without the need for coding, facilitating seamless integration with both internal and external technologies.
With a focus on security, Tines offers enterprise-grade features that ensure transparency, compliance, and control, allowing organizations to automate tasks securely and efficiently.
In 2024, Tines secured an additional $50 million in funding as an extension of its Series B round, which it will use to further develop its platform.
Nuitée
Amount raised in 2024: $48M
Nuitée is a company that provides API-driven solutions for the travel industry. Their platform simplifies hotel connectivity and distribution, offering products such as LiteAPI, Core API, Cupid, and Hotel Planet, enabling businesses to integrate hotel bookings seamlessly and gain valuable insights.
Nuitée serves a global clientele, including hotels, chains, travel businesses, super apps, entrepreneurs, and influencers, facilitating efficient onboarding, connectivity, and payment processes to enhance user experiences.
Nuitée raised $48 million in Series A funding in 2024 to expand its product offering, develop new global partnerships, and grow its team.
Spectrum.Life
Amount raised in 2024: €17M
Spectrum.Life is a healthtech company offering digital health, mental health, and wellbeing services.
The company partners with insurers, workplaces, and educational institutions to provide customizable, clinically backed care through a personalized engagement platform. Serving over 7.5 million people globally, Spectrum.Life supports diverse organizations with services available in more than 35 languages.
In 2024, Spectrum.Life secured €17 million in funding, which will be used to hire over 100 new employees and accelerate its growth.
Nory
Amount raised in 2024: $16M
Nory is an AI-driven restaurant management platform that assists restaurant owners in making informed decisions by analyzing data to predict demand forecasts.
The company offers features such as performance management, workforce management, HR management, and inventory management, enabling restaurants to optimize operations and enhance profitability.
Nory's mission is to revolutionize restaurant operations globally, aiming to increase the number of successful venues, create job opportunities, and enhance customer satisfaction.
In 2024, Nory raised $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate product development and drive international expansion.
Gazelle Wind Power
Amount raised in 2024: €11.4M
Gazelle Wind Power is a company focused on advancing offshore wind energy with its innovative floating platform technology.
Founded to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, Gazelle's mission is to set the global standard for floating offshore platforms, making a significant contribution to net-zero goals. The platform addresses key industry challenges, including high production and installation costs, complex supply chain logistics, and a lack of suitable installation sites. Its patented dynamic mooring system reduces pitch and stabilizes movement in response to external forces such as wind, waves, and tides.
In 2024, Gazelle raised €11.4 million to support its growth initiatives.
Zartis
Amount raised in 2024: €10M
Zartis is a technology company specializing in bespoke software development and consulting services.
The company operates through two main service pillars: Digital Services, which focuses on delivering top-tier software development, and High-Level Consulting (HLC), offering strategic advisory services to drive business success.
Today Zartis has a team of over 280 professionals, offering solutions such as IT staff augmentation, nearshore and offshore development, and technology consulting. They serve various industries, including fintech, medtech, cleantech, edtech, logistics, and telecom, with a focus on secure and reliable software development
In 2024, the company secured a €10 million investment, which will be used to accelerate its international growth within the technology services sector.
CleverCards
Amount raised in 2024: €8M
CleverCards is a digital payment platform that simplifies business expense management and employee benefits distribution through instant, customizable prepaid Mastercards.
Serving over 10,000 companies globally, including startups and enterprises, CleverCards offers solutions for tax-free employee benefits, allowances, and business expenses, enhancing financial efficiency and flexibility for businesses and their employees.
In 2024, the company secured an €8 million capital raise, which will be used to accelerate its expansion and support its ambitious plans to create the world’s most advanced digital payments platform.
SuperNode
Amount raised in 2024: €8M
SuperNode is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in the development of next-generation superconducting cable systems.
The company aims to revolutionize energy transmission by utilizing superconductive materials that enable highly efficient, high-capacity, long-distance power transfer with reduced infrastructure requirements.
In collaboration with institutions like CERN, SuperNode harnesses superconductivity's unique properties—zero electrical resistance and high power density—to address modern grid challenges and support the global transition to renewable energy sources.
The company secured €8 million in 2024, which will be used to further advance its superconducting transmission technology.
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