Galway has become a key center for new companies, especially in the medical technology field. The city's startup scene shows a strong focus on creating devices and software for healthcare.
Among them, Vivasure Medical has raised nearly $100M for its vascular closure device. Other companies like Siren are developing tools for investigative intelligence.
Below is our list of 51 Galway startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Giovanni Tummarello, Renaud Delbru Ph.D. |
| Funding Amount | $27.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Enterprise Ireland, Atlantic Bridge, Frontline Ventures, Atlantic Bridge University Fund |
KinetikIQ builds AI-powered motion capture technology to analyze human movement. Their platform delivers precise biomechanical insights for athletes and health professionals to optimize performance and prevent injury.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €1M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | NDRC LaunchPad |
AuriGen Medical develops a first-of-its-kind cardiac implant to treat both the stroke and arrhythmia risk associated with atrial fibrillation. Their single-shot device is designed for patients with long-standing persistent cases of the condition.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Siora Maclean, Tony O'Halloran |
| Funding Amount | €9.2M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | European Innovation Council, EASME, Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund, MedTech Innovator |
Luminate Medical has developed The Lily Device, a portable medical device designed to prevent hair loss for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Their cap-like device uses a novel compression therapy that allows for a comfortable and portable treatment experience.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Aaron Hannon, Barbara Oliveira, Martin OHalloran |
| Funding Amount | $22.6M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | 8VC, Y Combinator, Faber, Artis Ventures, Atlantic Bridge |
mBryonics develops laser-based communication systems to build a high-speed internet infrastructure in space. Their work focuses on the core hardware and software for free-space optical links, enabling rapid data transfer between satellites and ground networks.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | David Mackey, John Mackey, Ruth Mackey |
| Funding Amount | €21.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | EIC Accelerator, Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund |
Aerogen designs and builds aerosol drug delivery technology for hospitals and emergency care. Their systems convert liquid drugs into a fine particle mist, improving how medication is delivered to patients with respiratory illnesses.
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €39.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Temasek Holdings, Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund |
Alison has built one of the world’s largest free online learning platforms for education and skills training. They offer a wide range of certificate and diploma courses aimed at individual career development, along with corporate training solutions for businesses.
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Mike Feerick |
| Funding Amount | €7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
Bluedrop Medical has created a remote patient monitoring system designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers, a common and serious complication of diabetes. Their smart, home-based device performs a daily scan, allowing clinicians to intervene early and avoid amputations.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Chris Murphy, Simon Kiersey |
| Funding Amount | $32.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Enterprise Ireland, European Innovation Council, Atlantic Bridge, Elkstone Capital Partners, Furthr VC |
Vivasure Medical develops fully absorbable, patch-based devices to close large-bore punctures in blood vessels. Their percutaneous closure systems are designed for surgeons performing complex cardiovascular procedures, offering a simple and effective solution.
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Christopher Martin, Gerard Brett |
| Funding Amount | $98.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, EQT Life Sciences, European Innovation Council, Enterprise Ireland, Orchestra BioMed |
NUA Surgical develops a specialized surgical retractor to make C-sections a safer and superior surgery. Their device provides surgeons with better visualization and access, improving the overall procedure for both the patient and the clinical team.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Barry McCann, Marie Therese Maher, Padraig Maher |
| Funding Amount | $7.1M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | EQT Life Sciences, Enterprise Ireland, Parkview Health, TMC Venture Fund, EIT Health |
41 Additional Galway Startups Worth Following
Our top picks offer a snapshot of the energy in Galway, but there's much more to see. The city has become a magnet for health and biotech founders, who together have raised hundreds of millions for their ventures.
Many are just beginning their journey, while others are already scaling up. Below are the other companies that make Galway's startup community so compelling.