Top 4 Cork Startups to Watch in 2026
Cork is home to a varied group of growing companies in sectors from software to retail. For example, the AI company Everseen has raised $88.4M to help retailers prevent theft.
Other major companies include the project management tool Teamwork and the EV charging provider ePower.
Below is our list of 4 Cork startups worth keeping an eye on.
Failory's Top 4 Picks
ePower designs and installs electric vehicle charging solutions for homes, businesses, and public spaces across Ireland. They provide end-to-end services, from initial consultation to the final setup of the charging infrastructure.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $48M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Impax Asset Management, Dunport Capital |
Teamwork builds a suite of web-based project management tools designed to help teams improve collaboration and overall efficiency. Their platform supports everything from task management and internal communication to complex project planning for client work.
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Daniel Mackey, Peter Coppinger |
| Funding Amount | $59.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Bregal Milestone |
Everseen created a visual AI platform that analyzes in-store activity to help retailers streamline operations and prevent loss. Their technology is used to spot theft and correct process errors in real time at points of sale and throughout the store.
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Alan O'Herlihy |
| Funding Amount | $88.4M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Crosspoint Capital Partners, Ray Coyle, Carl McCann |
Trustap builds a secure payment platform for peer-to-peer transactions, protecting both buyers and sellers from potential scams. Their system holds a buyer's funds in a secure account and releases the money to the seller only after the transaction is completed to everyone's satisfaction.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Conor Lyden |
| Funding Amount | $9.7M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Enterprise Ireland, TX Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, Middlegame Ventures, Seed X Liechtenstein AG |

