Anna-Marie Turley
Head of Fintech, Financial Services and Cybersecurity, Enterprise Ireland
Ireland’s fintech sector has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic and successful forces in recent years.
With financial services exports reaching €22.19 billion in 2023 (CSO), the sector continues to make a significant contribution to the Irish economy — providing high-value employment, developing specialised skills and delivering global innovation.
State of Ireland’s fintech ecosystem
This growth has been fuelled by a uniquely supportive ecosystem, combining a strong talent base, regulatory expertise and a thriving technology sector. The result is a world-class indigenous fintech industry, with Irish-owned companies tackling some of the most complex global financial challenges.
Our long-term goal is for Irish
exporters to be the primary
engine of economic growth.
Showcasing Irish fintech advancements
Enterprise Ireland is proud to support more than 400 innovative Irish financial services and fintech companies. In June, many of these firms were showcased on the international stage at Money 20/20 Europe, held in Amsterdam from June 3–5.
This year marked a major milestone, as Enterprise Ireland hosted its first-ever Irish Pavilion at the event — a key moment in spotlighting the country’s fintech capability. Participating companies included ID-Pal, an AI-driven identity verification provider; CleverCards, which enables configurable payment cards for streamlined expense and benefit management; and Know Your Customer (KYC), which supports global institutions with digital onboarding solutions.
EngageHub, Corlytics, Continuum and Facilipay also represented Ireland at the event. These companies joined more than 2,000 organisations and attendees from over 100 countries, with many Irish firms participating in expert panels and discussions on major trends such as AI and generational shifts in financial behaviour.
Fintech driving Irish exports
Minister of State for Financial Services, Robert Troy, attended the event and took part in a panel discussion at the Irish Pavilion, further underlining the importance of the sector to Ireland’s future economic strategy.
Participating in global events like Money 20/20 is central to Enterprise Ireland’s strategy Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025–2029), which aims to accelerate sustainable growth for Irish businesses in international markets. Our long-term goal is for Irish exporters to be the primary engine of economic growth — and our fintechs are leading the charge.
For more on fintech supports, visit Enterprise-Ireland.com.
