Download Our List of The Top 100 Accelerators & Incubators

This free sheet contains 100 accelerators and incubators you can apply to today, along with information about the industries they generally invest in.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
100 Accelerators & Incubators
Download The List of the 100 Highest-Valued Unicorns

This free sheet contains all the information about the top 100 unicorns, including their valuation, HQ's location, founded year, name of founders, funding amount and number of employees.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
100 Top Unicorns
Get Free Access to The Founder's Handbook

This free Notion document contains the best 100+ resources you need for building a successful startup, divided in 4 categories: Fundraising, People, Product, and Growth.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
The Founder's Handbook

Top 50 Donegal Startups to Watch in 2026

Description

CTA

Donegal's startup scene presents a diverse mix of companies, from technology and healthcare to food and beverage.

Brindley Healthcare, a leading care provider, has secured €35M in funding. The region also has a growing spirits industry, with companies like Sliabh Liag Distillers raising $4.9M.

Below is our list of 50 Donegal startups worth keeping an eye on.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

Fundraising OS
Tool
Fundraising OS

Everything you need to raise funding for your startup, including 3,500+ investors, 7 tools, 18 templates and 3 learning resources.

Buy It For $97 $297
Accelerators & Incubators List
Sheet
2,189 Accelerators & Incubators

Information about the industries, countries, and cities they generally invest in.

Get the Sheet for $50
Complete Unicorns List
Sheet
1,600+ Unicorns

Information about their valuation, HQ's location, founded year, name of founders, funding amount and number of employees.

Get the Sheet for $50
BioTech & Health Investors
Sheet
250 BioTech & Health Investors

List of startup investors in the BioTech, Health, and Medicine industries, along with their Twitter, LinkedIn, and email addresses.

Get the Sheet for $50
AI Investors
Sheet
250 AI Investors

List of 250 startup investors in the AI and Machine Learning industries, along with their Twitter, LinkedIn, and email addresses.

Get the Sheet for $50
FinTech Investors
Sheet
250 Fintech Investors

List of 250 startup investors in the FinTech and Finance industries, along with their Twitter, LinkedIn, and email addresses.

Get the Sheet for $50

Ride Today builds a software platform to help organizations launch and manage their own micromobility fleets. The company's technology is designed to make shared transportation like e-bikes and scooters more accessible and sustainable.

Year Founded2023
Founders
Funding Amount€3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsPon Holdings, Davy EIIS Fund

Sliabh Liag Distillers produces a range of Irish spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka, with a mission to revive Donegal's distilling heritage. The distillery crafts its products to have a distinctive character rooted in the local history and landscape of the region.

Year Founded2015
FoundersJames Doherty, Moira Doherty
Funding Amount$4.9M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
Top InvestorsCrowdcube, Pershing Ventures

Cerebreon Technologies builds an AI-driven platform to automate processes for the debt recovery industry. Their software uses data analytics to help creditors and insolvency practitioners predict financial outcomes and manage cases more efficiently.

Year Founded2016
FoundersCharlie Faurisson, Gillian Doyle, Kenneth Doherty, Nicola Corrigan
Funding Amount€1.8M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsDelta Partners, HBAN, NDRC, Western Development Commission, Consilience Ventures

The Muff Liquor Company produces award-winning Irish gin and vodka inspired by traditional family recipes. Their spirits are crafted from potatoes and celebrate the heritage of the Inishowen peninsula.

Year Founded2017
FoundersLaura M Bonner
Funding Amount$1.1M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsCrowdcube, MLM Distillery Investments

Brindley Healthcare operates one of Ireland's largest private nursing home groups. They provide a full spectrum of residential services, including long-term, convalescent, and specialized dementia care.

Year Founded2000
FoundersAmanda Torrens
Funding Amount€35M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBusiness Growth Fund, Ulster Bank

Content Llama builds a software platform that automates how e-commerce retailers receive and configure product content from brands. Their technology is designed to help retailers get products to market more quickly and efficiently.

Year Founded2019
FoundersKarina Kelly
Funding Amount€2.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsElkstone Capital Partners, Western Development Commission

Junk Kouture has created a global competition that fuses high fashion with sustainability for young designers. Through this program, students design and model couture outfits made from 100% recycled materials in a series of live runway events.

Year Founded2010
FoundersTroy Armour
Funding Amount€850k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
Top InvestorsJustin Cullen

3D Issue develops a digital publishing platform used to design interactive content such as online magazines and resource hubs. The software also helps businesses build and deploy their own custom branded applications.

Year Founded2006
FoundersPaul McNulty
Funding Amount€750k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsFurthr VC, Western Development Commission

The WiSAR Lab partners with companies to research and develop new Internet of Things products. Their team specializes in wireless sensor networks and embedded systems for applications in connected health and a range of other industrial sectors.

Year Founded2002
Founders
Funding Amount€250k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEnterprise Ireland

FitPink creates functional fitness gear and athleisure apparel designed specifically for women. Their product line focuses on combining comfort with performance, featuring items like high-waisted leggings and supportive tops.

Year Founded2019
Founders
Funding Amount€356k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
Top InvestorsSpark Crowdfunding

40 Additional Donegal Startups Worth Following

Our top picks offer a glimpse into Donegal's growing startup scene, but there's much more to the story. Founders are building everything from fintech platforms to food brands, with some companies just starting out and others that have been part of the community for decades.

This mix of new energy and deep experience is what makes the area so interesting right now. Here’s a look at the other companies helping to shape Donegal's business landscape.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Playnbrag logo PlaynbragSports2016$221kSeed
Nvolve logo NvolveSaaS2005
Kelsius logo KelsiusCloud2003€2.7MVenture Round
Fincom Technology Solutions logo Fincom Technology SolutionsFintech
Nomadic Dairy logo Nomadic DairyFood1998Venture Round
Gartan Technologies logo Gartan TechnologiesData2001
Promise Gluten Free logo Promise Gluten FreeFood2011
Forward Emphasis International logo Forward Emphasis InternationalRetail2000
Kickpages logo KickpagesMedia2018
Iontas Ltd logo Iontas LtdAnalytics2000£900kUndisclosed
Pramerica logo PramericaFintech2000
Titan Fence & Supply logo Titan Fence & SupplyManufacturing2000
Secora Consulting logo Secora ConsultingSecurity2018
Emerald Guitars logo Emerald GuitarsManufacturing1994
Champions Travel logo Champions TravelMarketing2011
Connolly Motor Group logo Connolly Motor GroupFintech1939
Triona logo TrionaFashion1984
Irish Pressings logo Irish PressingsMobility2005
ITUS Secure Technologies logo ITUS Secure TechnologiesEnterprise2018
VAL-PM Solutions logo VAL-PM SolutionsSaaS2009Seed
farmflo logo farmfloAgTech2012€70k
Magee 1866 logo Magee 1866Fashion1866
Arena7 Entertainment Complex logo Arena7 Entertainment ComplexMarketing2004
Manna logo MannaMarketing2005
Service Sells logo Service SellsEnterprise2012
Blackstone Motors logo Blackstone MotorsMobility2007
Eclipse Cinemas logo Eclipse CinemasMarketing
Tool Force logo Tool ForceRetail2001Grant
Donegal Town Credit Union logo Donegal Town Credit UnionFintech
Wiseloads logo WiseloadsLogistics2008
Inish Live Inish Times logo Inish Live Inish TimesMedia1999
Kerry Abrasives logo Kerry AbrasivesManufacturing1998
Complete Computing Solutions logo Complete Computing SolutionsHardware
Errigal Bay logo Errigal BayFood1962
Glenmore Farming Group logo Glenmore Farming GroupEnergy2016
Inishowen Co-Operative Society logo Inishowen Co-Operative SocietyFashion1963
Inish Pharmacy logo Inish PharmacyRetail2007
LOTTIE logo LOTTIEEducation2012
Ashley Martin Shopfitting logo Ashley Martin ShopfittingSaaS1984
Cavanagh Nets logo Cavanagh NetsLogistics1989Grant

Description

CTA
The All-In-One Newsletter for Startup Founders

90% of startups fail. Learn how not to with our weekly guides and stories. Join +40,000 other startup founders!

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.