New York Stock Exchange Turns Green, Irish Companies Signal Major U.S. Expansion

Enterprise Ireland Marks Record Levels of Irish Business Growth in the U.S. as Wall Street Celebrates the Depth of the Ireland-U.S. Partnership

The New York Stock Exchange marks Ireland Day and separately JP Morgan's iconic building turns green to host Irish and U.S. business leaders, a powerful symbol of the depth of the Ireland-U.S. partnership.

New York is the #1 hub for Irish expansion in the U.S., capturing 38% of all new Irish market entries, driven by Fintech and AI.

TransferMate signs landmark U.S. partnerships with leading Financial Institutions and Global Payroll, including Cadana and Cerdivo, advancing Ireland’s leadership in global B2B payments infrastructure.

Fexco’s payUnite launches strategic PayPal partnership and unveils next-generation agentic commerce payments platform.

Granite, Ireland’s largest independent digital agency, agrees acquisition of Creative Media, targeting $40m in revenues by 2027.

FinReg’s QMCore named one of Accounting Today’s Top New Products for 2026, now serving 10 of the Top 30 U.S. audit firms in just seven months.

As the New York Stock Exchange turns green today to mark St. Patrick’s Day, Enterprise Ireland, the Government of Ireland’s trade and innovation agency, announces record levels of Irish business growth in the United States. Enterprise Ireland supported close to 100 Irish companies to establish new presences in the U.S. in the past two years, with New York being the primary gateway to America.

Irish ambition in the U.S. is moving at pace. Leading Irish companies have secured landmark deals with major U.S. corporates including PayPal, spanning payments technology, digital services, financial compliance, and professional services. TransferMate is redefining global payroll payments infrastructure through a new U.S. partnership with Cadana; Fexco is shaping the future of agentic commerce through a strategic alliance with PayPal; Granite is accelerating its North American expansion through the agreed acquisition of Creative Media; and FinReg has secured partnerships with 10 of the Top 30 U.S. audit firms in just seven months.

The Irish-U.S. business relationship takes centre stage in New York today with two landmark celebrations. The New York Stock Exchange marks Ireland Day, while separately, JP Morgan's iconic headquarters turns green as the global investment bank hosts a reception bringing together Irish and U.S. business leaders. Together, they are a powerful reflection of the depth and commercial significance of the Ireland-U.S. partnership.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment of Ireland, Peter Burke TD said: “Today’s announcements are a powerful demonstration of Irish enterprise at its most dynamic. From payments infrastructure to digital services and financial compliance technology, Irish companies are not just entering the U.S. market, they are partnering with major American companies to drive the next wave of innovation, further accelerating the growth of both Irish investment and job creation in the U.S.”

 The U.S. market is the leading destination for Irish global expansion, accounting for 16% of all new global presences established by Enterprise Ireland client companies in 2024 and 2025, with close to 100 companies entering the U.S. market in the past two years. U.S. demand for Irish innovation reached new heights in 2024, with Enterprise Ireland client exports growing 8% to €6.66 billion. New York is the primary anchor hub, capturing over 38% of all new Enterprise Ireland clients’ U.S. market entries. San Francisco, Austin, and Seattle collectively represent a further 44% of the new Irish footprint in the United States.

Kevin Sherry, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland, said: “Enterprise Ireland is proud to support and champion Irish companies as they bring transformative technologies to the U.S. market with innovations that are driving real operational efficiencies for Corporate America. New York is one of the many locations in the U.S,, where Irish ambition meets American opportunity, and today’s milestones are a powerful illustration of that. TransferMate is redefining global payroll payments infrastructure. Fexco is shaping the future of agentic commerce. Granite is building a world-class digital agency with the U.S. at its centre. And FinReg has achieved in seven months what others take years to accomplish in the U.S. audit market. These companies represent a new generation of Irish enterprise: agile, innovative, and deeply committed to delivering a competitive edge for their U.S. partners.

 “St. Patrick’s Day is more than a cultural celebration, it is a unique platform to showcase the impact of Irish companies, and their investment in the U.S. economy, deepening relationships and putting Ireland’s commercial strengths front and centre across America. This year, Enterprise Ireland will host over 70 events across 32 cities globally, with 34 in the U.S. alone, connecting Irish companies with the customers, partners, and investors that will define their next chapter of growth.”

Enhancing American Competitiveness 

Irish companies serve as vital catalysts for American efficiency. By partnering with Corporate America to deliver transformative technologies, Irish firms provide U.S. businesses with a distinct global edge:

TransferMate: Three New U.S. Partnerships Signal Global Payroll Leadership

TransferMate, the world’s leading provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure, today announced landmark U.S. partnerships cementing Ireland’s position at the forefront of global payments technology. 

TransferMate owns the largest E-Money / payment license network of any fintech, regulated in 93 jurisdictions, owning 100 licenses. With a network that spans 200+ countries and territories.

Cerdivo names TransferMate as exclusive payments partner for Oracle payroll customers, delivering end-to-end payroll payment services across 160+ countries.

Cadana partners with TransferMate to expand payroll payments and statutory remittance capabilities across 140+ countries, with particular strength in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
 

Fexco: PayPal Partnership and Next-Generation Agentic Commerce Platform

Fexco’s payUnite announces a strategic partnership with PayPal, enabling merchants to offer PayPal Checkout and PayPal Pay Later directly through the payUnite platform. payUnite holds a 40% share of the global cruise payments market and is now expanding into U.S. hospitality, airlines, and retail.

Fexco unveils its next generation of agentic commerce payments products, positioning Ireland as a strategic leader in conversational commerce as AI reshapes consumer payment behaviour.

Fexco Group CEO Neil Hosty said:“ As a country with strong fintech and AI ecosystems, Ireland has a strategic opportunity to lead in a new class of economic activity – conversational commerce. We are proud to lead in the development of agentic payment technology, and today’s partnership with PayPal through payUnite is a powerful signal of where payments is heading.”
 

Granite: Ireland’s Largest Digital Agency Agrees Major U.S. Acquisition

Granite, Ireland’s largest independent digital agency, agrees acquisition of Creative Media, a performance marketing specialist with a 25-year track record across the U.S. and Canada, targeting $40 million in revenues by 2027, with North America accounting for half of overall revenues.

Backed by $10 million in BGF growth capital, the deal follows a 400% year-on-year increase in organic North American revenue. Creative Media founder Marcus Isherwood joins as Chief Revenue Officer; Joy Marcus recently appointed Non-Executive Chair.

Granite’s 200+ specialist team serves enterprise clients including Workvivo by Zoom, Sysco, Iron Mountain and Aer Lingus across four continents.
 

FinReg: Top-Ranked U.S. Audit Technology in Just Seven Months

FinReg’s QMCore named one of Accounting Today’s Top New Products for U.S. audit firms, February 2026.

In just seven months, FinReg has sold QMCore to over 20% of the Top 100 U.S. audit firms, including 10 of the Top 30.

FinReg is a CPA.com Preferred Partner for quality management, expanding QMCore’s reach across CPA.com and AICPA’s network of U.S. account firms and industry groups. 

A Robust Outlook for Irish Investment in the U.S.

Today's announcements build on a strong pipeline of Irish capital investment already committed to the United States. Smurfit Westrock, Kingspan, and Glanbia have collectively signalled over $6 billion in capital investment commitments in the U.S. through 2030. Applegreen, the largest highway service area operator in the U.S., is deploying $70 million in Colorado to open four new service areas this year, creating 400 jobs, building on over €1 billion invested in the U.S. since 2014 across its 110-site national network of 7,000 employees. And Tines, the Irish-founded intelligent workflow leader, will create 100 new high-value jobs in the U.S. over the next 12 months, a 42% increase in its U.S. headcount, underscoring that Irish enterprise is not just investing in the U.S., it is growing with it.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Marika MacCarvill

Senior Communications Manager – Ireland & International

marika.maccarvill@enterprise-ireland.com / 00 353 86 171 2568

About Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government trade and innovation agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Enterprise Ireland supports Irish companies to start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets, thereby creating jobs and sustaining economic growth. Enterprise Ireland has 42 international offices, including 7 in the U.S., helping Irish companies enter and scale international markets and work with international companies to source world-class Irish delivery partners. www.enterprise-ireland.com