The Startup Ecosystem of Waterford

Waterford has 3 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Waterford is the 10th best startup ecosystem in Ireland.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Waterford lost 88 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 1084th worldwide.

National Ranking

10th
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2
In Ireland

Regional Ranking

369th
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17
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

1084th
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88
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Waterford

Startups in Waterford excel in Software and Data, Fintech, and and undefined. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Waterford in 2023 is , , and undefined.

Global Rank

Top Industries

Waterford's startups overperform in Software and Data,Fintech,, all ranking within the global top 50.

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Startups

Notable Startups in Waterford

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Waterford

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Software and Data
2 startups

On our map, you can explore a total of 2 startups for Software and Data.

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Fintech
1 startups

Waterford has 1 startup in Fintech on our map.

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Overview

10th

National Rank

369th

Regional Rank

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