Ireland's Top 26 Tech Firms to Explore
Ireland is rapidly establishing itself as one of Europe's major tech hubs, attracting a diverse range of tech companies from around the world. The Emerald Isle, particularly Dublin and Galway, is home to a burgeoning tech ecosystem that includes both global giants and promising startups.
In Dublin, major tech companies with a significant presence include Meta (Facebook), Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, IBM, HubSpot, ServiceNow, TikTok, Zoom Video Communications, Udemy, Chainlink Labs, Workhuman, Datadog, Toast, and 2K. Emerging tech startups like Everyangle (AI and computer vision) and other e-commerce/retail tech firms are also thriving in the city. Dublin hosts over 800 tech startups and 21 unicorns, with a strong AI and software development sector concentrated in the Silicon Docks district[1][3][4].
Moving westward to Galway and the West of Ireland, a vibrant tech cluster can be found. Large employers in med-tech such as Boston Scientific and Medtronic, software and R&D centres like Diligent, Genesys (large European R&D hub), HP Enterprise, Fidelity Investments (software development), Arm (new facility), and Datavant, support about 40 tech companies employing 7,000 people[2][5].
Other notable companies with major operations or expansions in Ireland include PayPal, establishing an AI and fraud data science center in Dublin, and Gong, expanding AI capabilities and EMEA operations from Dublin[5].
The appeal of Ireland for tech companies lies in its skilled and diverse talent pool, competitive corporate tax (12.5%), EU membership providing market access, and robust government support for innovation and R&D[3]. These factors support a broad range of tech sectors including software, AI, gaming, cloud services, and med-tech.
In addition to these well-known companies, Ireland is home to a host of other tech firms. Asana's software helps businesses manage projects, resources, goals, and workflows and has 41 job openings. Dynatrace makes an observability platform that allows users to analyze how they are using different software processes and has 220 job openings. Personio makes HR software products and has an office in Dublin. Klaviyo is headquartered in Boston and has a Dublin office. CSC offers a wide range of consultancy services and has 194 job openings. Rubrik leverages its Zero Trust Data Security solutions in Ireland. dbt Labs offers an open-source software engineering tool for data transformation. Tegus offers software for simplifying investment research and is headquartered in Waterford, Ireland.
Nasuni's Irish office is located in the Victorian Quarter of Cork, while Notion makes digital planning and collaboration tools. Nasuni provides enterprise clients with cloud computing software that creates data clouds. Enfusion, a Clearwater Analytics company, has an office in Ireland. Smartling makes cloud-based translation software powered by artificial intelligence and has 10 job openings. CarGurus helps users showcase, buy and sell used cars and has a Dublin office supporting U.K. dealers. Squarespace allows entrepreneurs to build websites and establish online brand presence, and has a Dublin office. SoapBox Labs applies artificial intelligence and voice recognition technology to children's entertainment and education. VelocityEHS offers digital products for managing worksite environmental health and safety and has 12 job openings. Phorest Salon Software has an office in Dublin. Bizimply offers HR software for companies that run shifts of frontline employees.
Zalando makes technology that serves the fashion and lifestyle spaces and has 98 job openings. Enfusion, Squarespace, Zalando, SoapBox Labs, Sweepr, Bizimply, Phorest Salon Software are software companies based in Ireland. Motorola Solutions offers communication and security products and expanded its presence in Ireland with a Cork research and development center in July 2024 and has 486 job openings.
In conclusion, Ireland's tech scene is a thriving and diverse ecosystem that offers a wealth of opportunities for both established tech companies and startups. The country's strategic location, skilled workforce, competitive tax environment, and government support make it an attractive destination for tech investment.
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In this context, Ireland's thriving tech ecosystem in Dublin and Galway has attracted not only global giants like Meta (Facebook), Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, IBM, HubSpot, ServiceNow, TikTok, Zoom Video Communications, Udemy, and various other tech companies, but also promising startups such as Asana, Dynatrace, Personio, Klaviyo, and SoapBox Labs that are focused on AI, software, gaming, cloud services, and med-tech. Furthermore, Ireland's business-friendly environment involves a skilled workforce, competitive corporate tax, EU membership, and government support for innovation and R&D, encouraging both established companies and startups to invest in technology and finance.
