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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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Siren provides an investigative intelligence platform used by law enforcement and government agencies to analyze complex data. Their technology combines advanced search with data visualization, helping investigators uncover connections and patterns within large datasets.

Year Founded2016
FoundersGiovanni Tummarello, Renaud Delbru Ph.D.
Funding Amount$27.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean 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 Founded2021
Founders
Funding Amount€1M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsNDRC 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 Founded2016
FoundersSiora Maclean, Tony O'Halloran
Funding Amount€9.2M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEuropean 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 Founded2018
FoundersAaron Hannon, Barbara Oliveira, Martin OHalloran
Funding Amount$22.6M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top Investors8VC, 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 Founded2014
FoundersDavid Mackey, John Mackey, Ruth Mackey
Funding Amount€21.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsEIC 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 Founded1997
Founders
Funding Amount€39.4M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEuropean 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 Founded2007
FoundersMike Feerick
Funding Amount€7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
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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 Founded2015
FoundersChris Murphy, Simon Kiersey
Funding Amount$32.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsEnterprise 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 Founded2008
FoundersChristopher Martin, Gerard Brett
Funding Amount$98.9M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsEuropean 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 Founded2019
FoundersBarry McCann, Marie Therese Maher, Padraig Maher
Funding Amount$7.1M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsEQT 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.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Amara Therapeutics logo Amara TherapeuticsBiotech2020$3MSeed
SymPhysis Medical logo SymPhysis MedicalHealthcare2018€5.6MVenture Round
Loci Orthopaedics logo Loci OrthopaedicsBiotech2017€26.1MSeries A
Versono Medical logo Versono MedicalHealthcare2018€13.7MGrant
Ronspot logo RonspotEnterprise2018€1.1MSeed
Signum Surgical logo Signum SurgicalHealthcare2014€9.1MVenture Round
Clubforce logo ClubforceGaming2009€3.5MVenture Round
Relevium Medical logo Relevium MedicalBiotech2019$5.4MGrant
Spotlight Oral Care logo Spotlight Oral CareHealthcare2016$18MUndisclosed
Galvia logo GalviaAnalytics2017€2MSeed
spaceOS logo spaceOSSaaS2017€7.5MVenture Round
ByoWave logo ByoWaveGaming2020€2.5MSeed
Tympany Medical logo Tympany MedicalHealthcare2018€7.8MSeed
FeelTect logo FeelTectHealthcare2019€2.8MVenture Round
InVera Medical logo InVera MedicalHealthcare2018$8MGrant
Locker logo LockerMedia2020$818.9kSeed
Joulica logo JoulicaAnalytics2016€1.8MSeed
Curam logo CuramHealthcare2015€14MGrant
Ex Ordo logo Ex OrdoMarketing2011$3MSeed
PiPiT Global logo PiPiT GlobalFintech2014€1.3MEquity Crowdfunding
Smart Reactors logo Smart ReactorsHealthcare2019€3MGrant
Lua Health logo Lua HealthOther2023€500kPre-Seed
Channel Mechanics logo Channel MechanicsData2011$2.3MVenture Round
Ceroflo logo CerofloHealthcare2017€6.4MVenture Round
Bio-Medical Research logo Bio-Medical ResearchHealthcare1989€20.5MVenture Round
Contego Sports logo Contego SportsManufacturing2014€2.3MGrant
Tr3dent logo Tr3dentMedia2014$1.1MConvertible Note
Atrian Medical logo Atrian MedicalBiotech2017€2.3MSeed
AVeta Medical logo AVeta MedicalHealthcare2019€2.5MGrant
EnteraSense logo EnteraSenseHealthcare2015€3.5MGrant
Ahascragh Distillery logo Ahascragh DistilleryMarketing2018€4.5MPrivate Equity
CitySwift logo CitySwiftAI2018€15.5MVenture Round
Ordú logo OrdúLogistics2020€1.5MCorporate Round
Fada Medical logo Fada MedicalHealthcare2023€500kGrant
Kite Medical logo Kite MedicalBiotech2016€1.5MConvertible Note
Orbsen Therapeutics logo Orbsen TherapeuticsHealthcare2006$1.3MVenture Round
GlowDx logo GlowDxBiotech2015$730.9kConvertible Note
What's The Scór logo What's The ScórGaming2019€233.7kEquity Crowdfunding
Rockfield Medical Devices logo Rockfield Medical DevicesHealthcare2014€2.1MVenture Round
Westway Health logo Westway HealthBiotech2012€5MVenture Round
Revive Active logo Revive ActiveEnergy2010€12.5MPrivate Equity

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