Unicorns in Ireland
Dealroom tracks 21 unicorns headquartered in Ireland — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $108.7B combined, plus 5 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated August 2026.
Every unicorn in Ireland
All 21 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 | $19B | 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 | GH Research | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2018 | $1.6B | IPO 2022 |
| 9 | Wayflyer | Fintech | Dublin | 2019 | $1.6B | Private |
| 10 | Celator Pharmaceuticals | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 1999 | $1.5B | IPO 2013 |
| 11 | Flipdish | Food | Dublin | 2015 | $1.3B | Private |
| 12 | Amryt Pharma | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2004 | $1.3B | IPO 2012 |
| 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 | Cubic3 | Transportation | Sandyford | 2009 | $1B | Private |
| 18 | TransferMate Global Payments | Fintech | Kilkenny | 2011 | $1B | Private |
| 19 | TechMet | Energy | Dublin | 2017 | $1B | Private |
| 20 | Cosmo Pharmaceuticals | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 1996 | $792M | IPO 2007 |
| 21 | Hyperion Therapeutics | Biotech & Life Sciences | Dublin | 2006 | — | IPO 2012 |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 5 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 | $176M | IPO 2021 |
| 2 | Trinity Biotech | Biotech & Life Sciences | Bray | 1992 | $141M | IPO 1992 |
| 3 | Smartbox Group | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Dublin | 2003 | — | Private |
| 4 | Aerogen | Biotech & Life Sciences | Galway | 1997 | — | Private |
| 5 | Alchemy | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Ireland | 2017 | — | Private |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Ireland?
Dealroom tracks 21 unicorns headquartered in Ireland as of August 2026, worth $108.7B 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 18 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.