Sifted has identified 12 Irish startups attracting venture capital attention as Ireland's startup ecosystem continues to benefit from its role as Europe's English-speaking gateway for US tech giants. The list showcases companies across various sectors that investors believe are positioned for significant growth.

Among the startups featured, some have secured substantial funding rounds. Blink received €302 million in a funding round, while Cubic raised €4.5 billion, highlighting the scale of capital flowing into promising Irish ventures. These deals reflect strong investor confidence in Ireland's innovation pipeline.

The selected startups span sectors including fintech, SaaS, and deep tech, representing the diversity of Ireland's growing startup landscape. Ireland's favorable corporate tax regime and access to European markets continue to make it an attractive destination for both founders and investors seeking exposure to the European market through an English-speaking hub.