Enterprise Ireland startups look to raise over €30 million in investment at Web Summit 2026

28 Irish startups showcase AI innovation, with growing focus on trust, security and compliance as AI adoption accelerates

Enterprise Ireland is leading a delegation of 28 Irish startups to Web Summit 2026, with 18 of the participating companies collectively seeking to raise €30.45 million in investment to support their growth and international expansion.

Exhibiting at the Ireland Pavilion, the companies represent technologies spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, regulatory compliance, sustainability, construction, life sciences and enterprise software.

AI is a common thread across the delegation. As AI becomes embedded in business operations, Irish startups are developing technologies that help organisations improve productivity, automate complex processes and meet growing demands for security, governance and regulatory compliance.

A number of the Irish startups attending Web Summit are announcing new products, international partnerships and commercial milestones, highlighting the growing international reach of Ireland's early-stage technology sector.

Among the developments:

• Otis, a Dublin-founded hospitality technology company, has launched an AI-powered platform helping restaurant groups manage costs and operations. Already deployed across more than 50 restaurant sites, it has secured its first paying customers in the UK and US.
• EchoByld, an AI-powered construction technology company, is launching EchoByld Pro to automate pre-construction planning and identify missing costs and project risks. The company has secured more than 45 paying customers across Ireland and the UK and has been shortlisted in the AI Focused Startup category at the National Startup Awards 2026.
• White Spire, a sustainability technology company helping businesses automate sustainability reporting, is launching an international partner programme for its ARC AI platform, enabling consultancies to offer AI-powered reporting services under their own brands.
• Disseqt, an enterprise AI assurance company, is launching Disseqt Mandate, a platform that enables regulated organisations to verify AI-generated answers and maintain secure audit records. It is opening pilots across Ireland, the UK and EU.
• Digitax, an Irish tax technology company helping self-employed people manage tax compliance has grown to more than 1,000 paying customers in Ireland. The company is preparing for a UK launch in 2027 and will open a waitlist at Web Summit for self-employed customers across other European markets.  
• Sentinari, an Irish cybersecurity company helping organisations detect and respond to scams, is preparing to launch Agent Signal, extending cyber threat reporting to AI agents alongside employees to help identify and contain coordinated attacks. Sentinari has been selected to pitch at the Startup Showcase presentation on Wednesday, 11 November, at 10am on Stage 6.
• GreenTally, an Irish accounting technology company, is showcasing 1Arc, its AI-powered platform designed to automate bookkeeping, invoice processing and financial reporting for SMEs and accounting firms, ahead of its planned launch later this month.
• Imvizar, a Dublin-based immersive technology company, has delivered more that 180augmented reality experienes across 15 countries for global brands including Google, Dell and Salesforce. The company is also expanding its no-code AR platform Lureo, which enables users to create immersive experiences without coding expertise.

AnnaMarie Turley, Head of Enterprise Solutions, Enterprise Ireland, said: "The Irish startups exhibiting at Web Summit demonstrate the depth of innovation and international ambition from our early-stage company portfolio.

"AI is creating significant opportunities across almost every sector, and these founders are developing practical solutions to real business challenges, from cybersecurity and compliance to financial services, construction and sustainability.

"Collectively, 18 of the participating companies are seeking nearly €30 million in investment to accelerate their growth. Web Summit provides an important opportunity to connect with international investors, customers and partners, and Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting these ambitious companies as they scale into global markets."

The delegation highlights a growing opportunity for Irish startups developing the security, governance and compliance technologies needed as AI becomes embedded in business operations. Companies including ComplyLoft, Veridraft and Picari are helping organisations strengthen regulatory compliance, corporate governance and cybersecurity decision-making.

Many of these startups draw on deep expertise in sectors where Ireland has an established international sector strength. RiskCortex is applying AI to regulatory compliance in life sciences, while Resilium is developing cybersecurity technology for industrial environments. Others, including Digitax, Otis and GreenTally, are bringing AI-powered tools to smaller businesses, helping simplify everyday operations.

The delegation also highlights the breadth of innovation emerging from Ireland's startup ecosystem. Companies including Nexus Inclusion, Finperiti and Intelligenz are developing technologies for digital accessibility, anti-money-laundering compliance and life sciences regulation, while Maximo, FYBRUS and Broc AI are innovating across pensions, payments and personal finance. Other startups, including Nerium Technology, AudioCoach.ai, Watt Footprint and Globally Verified, are bringing new solutions to sports technology, music production, energy management and supply-chain resilience. 

The delegation builds on growing investment momentum in Ireland's AI sector. According to recent PitchBook analysis published by Enterprise Ireland, Irish AI companies have attracted €947 million in venture capital investment since the beginning of 2025, with Ireland ranking second in Europe per capita for AI venture capital deal activity in 2026.

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For reference, please contact:
Marika MacCarvill, Lead Global Strategic Communications & International External Affairs, Enterprise Ireland 00 353 86 171 2568
marika.maccarvill@enterprise-ireland.com

Notes to Editors

Enterprise Ireland delegation at Web Summit 2026

The 28 participating companies are:

AudioCoach.ai, Broc AI, CallCrew (Crewlabs), Charrlie, cocorev, ComplyLoft, Digitax, Disseqt, EchoByld, Finperiti, FYBRUS, Global Nutrition Value, Globally Verified, GreenTally, Intelligenz, Maximo, Nerium Technology, Nexus Inclusion, Octoglo, Otis, Picari, Resilium, RiskCortex, Sentinari, SevTech, Veridraft, Watt Footprint and White Spire.

Of the 28 companies, 18 have indicated that they are seeking investment, with combined fundraising targets of approximately €30.45 million.

About Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government's trade and innovation agency, responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. It supports Irish companies to start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets, thereby creating jobs and sustaining economic growth.

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