Unicorns in Ireland
Dealroom tracks 20 unicorns headquartered in Ireland — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $104.6B combined, plus 4 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated July 2026.
Every unicorn in Ireland
All 20 companies headquartered in Ireland that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flutter Entertainment | Consumer Services | Dublin | 1988 | $30B | IPO 2010 |
| 2 | Horizon Therapeutics | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2005 | $28B | IPO 2011 |
| 3 | Jazz Pharmaceuticals | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2003 | $16B | IPO 2007 |
| 4 | Playrix | Consumer Services | Dublin | 2004 | $8B | Private |
| 5 | BrowserStack | Other B2B Software | Dublin | 2011 | $4B | Private |
| 6 | Keywords Studios | Consumer Services | Dublin | 1998 | $2.5B | IPO 2013 |
| 7 | Winthrop Technologies | Other | Dublin | 1995 | $1.7B | Private |
| 8 | Wayflyer | Fintech | Dublin | 2019 | $1.6B | Private |
| 9 | Celator Pharmaceuticals | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 1999 | $1.5B | IPO 2013 |
| 10 | Flipdish | Food | Dublin | 2015 | $1.3B | Private |
| 11 | Amryt Pharma | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2004 | $1.3B | IPO 2012 |
| 12 | Cosmo Pharmaceuticals | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 1996 | $1.2B | IPO 2007 |
| 13 | Fenergo | Fintech | Dublin | 2009 | $1.2B | Private |
| 14 | Tines | Cybersecurity | Dublin | 2018 | $1.1B | Private |
| 15 | Amarenco | Energy | Cork | 2013 | $1.1B | Private |
| 16 | Scalapay | Fintech | Dublin | 2019 | $1.1B | Private |
| 17 | TechMet | Energy | Dublin | 2017 | $1B | Private |
| 18 | TransferMate Global Payments | Fintech | Kilkenny | 2011 | $1B | Private |
| 19 | Cubic3 | Transportation | Sandyford | 2009 | $990M | Private |
| 20 | Hyperion Therapeutics | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2006 | — | IPO 2012 |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 4 Ireland companies past $100M in annual revenue, proof of traction beyond paper valuations.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling.com Group | Other | Dublin | 2006 | $240M | IPO 2021 |
| 2 | Trinity Biotech | Biotech & Life Sciences | Bray | 1992 | $122M | IPO 1992 |
| 3 | Aerogen | Biotech & Life Sciences | Galway | 1997 | — | Private |
| 4 | Smartbox Group | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Dublin | 2003 | — | Private |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Ireland?
Dealroom tracks 20 unicorns headquartered in Ireland as of July 2026, worth $104.6B combined. 3 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Ireland?
The three most valuable are Flutter Entertainment, Horizon Therapeutics, Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Dublin is the top hub with 17 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.