Startups in Dublino: ecosystem, companies and strengths
Europe's Big Tech gateway, with a maturing SaaS and fintech ecosystem.
Why Dublino matters in the European startup ecosystem
Dublin is not just the European base for Google and Meta — it is fertile ground for SaaS startups. Leveraging the English language, favourable taxation and a pool of ex-Big Tech talent, the city produces global scaleups.
Why it works
- Large cluster of multinationals
- Good public-venture alignment
- Strong export vocation
Historical growth
Dublin leveraged the clustering effect of tech multinationals to transform into a pan-European hub. Over the past decade it built a very strong position in SaaS, cyber and fintech.
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CameraMatics
CameraMatics uses AI, video telematics and analytics to make commercial fleets safer and more efficient.
Flipdish
Cloud-based food ordering and delivery platform: enables restaurants to build their own branded ordering chann
Ubotica Technologies
Irish space-tech company bringing AI directly on board satellites to turn Earth observation into near-real-tim
Wayflyer
Fintech platform providing quick funding to e-commerce businesses based on sales data instead of credit scores
Strengths of Dublino
- Unique cluster of US big tech in Europe
- Very strong in B2B software
- Highly international labour market
- Seed and early growth are well served. For late-stage, the Irish market remains heavily integrated with the UK and US.
- The presence of major tech firms creates very rich local demand for software, security and infrastructure. Dublin startups almost always have global ambitions from day one.
Weaknesses and limitations
- Very high housing and hiring costs
- Small domestic market
- Dependence on global capital
Key startups in Dublino
Notable scaleups
Amarenco
Amarenco is a unicorn-scale company with an indicative valuation of $1B. It operates in renewable energy by building solar and renewable energy developer and independent power producer.
BrowserStack
BrowserStack is a unicorn-scale company with an indicative valuation of $4B. It operates in developer tools by building cloud testing infrastructure for web and mobile applications.
CameraMatics
Irish fleet intelligence platform combining AI video, driver assistance systems and real-time operational analytics.
Ceartas
Protect your name, your image, and your likeness from leaks, content theft, and deepfakes, automatically.
Cubic Telecom
Cubic Telecom (now Cubic³) is an Irish company founded in 2003 that provides global mobile connectivity solutions for vehicles and IoT devices. Using eSIM and cloud platforms, it manages data across more than 200 countries. It serves automakers such as Audi and Mercedes, offering telematics and connected entertainment services worldwide.
Deva11Y
AI-powered accessibility compliance platform helping development teams rapidly identify and fix accessibility issues in digital products.
Fenergo
Client lifecycle management software for banks and financial institutions automating compliance, KYC/AML and regulatory documentation processes.
Flipdish
Cloud-based food ordering and delivery platform: enables restaurants to build their own branded ordering channels without commission fees.
Fonoa
Irish taxtech founded by ex-Uber alumni, helping global companies manage tax determination, e-invoicing, reporting and compliance across 100+ countries.
Intercom
Customer communication platform for businesses to engage and support customers.
LearnUpon
LearnUpon is an LMS platform founded in 2012 in Dublin that helps companies manage employees' online training. It lets organizations create, deliver and track e-learning courses, onboarding and certifications with advanced tracking tools. It serves thousands of clients worldwide, including large enterprises, improving corporate digital learning.
LetsGetChecked
At-home diagnostics platform enabling users to order medical test kits and receive professional medical consultations for preventive health monitoring.
Octostar
Irish startup closing a seed extension (€6.1M total) for sovereign AI-native platforms for intelligence and law enforcement applications.
Planet Payment
Planet Payment is a unicorn-scale company with an indicative valuation of $2B. It operates in payments by building payments and tax-free shopping technology for hospitality and retail.
Squidloyalty
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Tines
Tines is an Irish startup founded in 2018 in Dublin that offers a cybersecurity orchestration platform. It lets companies automate repetitive security workflows (ticketing, threat reporting, incident response) without writing code. It has raised over $100M in funding, quickly reaching unicorn status, and is used by global organizations such as Slack and Notion.
TransferMate
TransferMate is a unicorn-scale company with an indicative valuation of $1B. It operates in payments by building B2B cross-border payments infrastructure.
Ubotica Technologies
Ubotica develops Orbital AI systems that process satellite data in orbit and power platforms such as Live Maritime Intelligence for maritime security and critical infrastructure.
Wayflyer
Fintech platform providing quick funding to e-commerce businesses based on sales data instead of credit scores.
WebDoctor
WebDoctor is an Irish telemedicine service founded in 2015 in Dublin that enables online medical consultations via video call. Through the website or app, patients can speak with registered doctors and receive digital diagnoses and prescriptions without visiting a clinic. It partners with health insurers to facilitate access to primary care online.
Workhuman
Workhuman is a European enterprise software company with a public unicorn valuation.
VCs, accelerators and key players
Key VC funds
Accelerators
Hubs & campuses
Key sectors in Dublino
What we can learn
- Global corporates can spill value into the local ecosystem
- Venture internationalisation grows with labour internationalisation