The Startup Ecosystem of Dublin

Dublin has 376 startups in our sample database which represents about 68% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Dublin is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Ireland.

CITY RANKING

While Dublin decreased by 5 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Ireland remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

1st
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In Ireland

Regional Ranking

10th
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2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

51st
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5
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Dublin

Our startup ecosystem map for Dublin includes a sample of 376 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 5 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Dublin is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Dublin’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 16 and in Health, and Fintech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Dublin
Staycity startup icon
Staycity
Cubic Telecom startup icon
Cubic Telecom
ChannelSight startup icon
ChannelSight

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Dublin
Exergyn startup icon
Exergyn
MaREI startup icon
MaREI
Ambisense startup icon
Ambisense

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#16 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 104 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Health
#41 worldwide

The Health industry in Dublin is ranked 41 globally. There are 58 startups for Health on our sample database and map.

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Fintech
#46 worldwide

Fintech is ranked 46th in the world. Our database contains 56 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Dublin's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Dublin there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Health, Fintech. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Dublin.

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National Rank

10th

Regional Rank

Overview

Dublin is Ireland's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Dublin is ranked 51st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Staycity.

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Startup Infrastructure in Dublin
With a large variety of initiatives, Dublin's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Dublin offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Dublin's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

Innosphere Ventures startup icon

Innosphere Ventures

Lucey Fund startup icon

Lucey Fund

Dog patch labs startup icon

Dog patch labs

Coworking Spaces

5 Harcourt Road startup icon

5 Harcourt Road

2 Dublin Landings startup icon

2 Dublin Landings

One Central Plaza startup icon

One Central Plaza

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