Number of Irish start-ups rises by 9% despite signs of credit pressures 

Despite the near double-digit growth in start-ups, the first six months of 2025 show the number and value of commercial judgements rose significantly compared to 2024

The total value of judgments reached €25.9m in the period, more than double compared to last year. There was also a notable increase in the number of cases filed. 

The number of start-ups in Ireland rose by 9% in the first six months of this year, with a total of 12,745 new companies being recorded between January and June. 

New figures released by CRIFVision-Net on Tuesday reveal that 22 counties saw a rise in startups in the first half of this year, with 18 sectors recording an increase compared to the same period in 2024. These sectors included motor, IT, agriculture, manufacturing, construction and hospitality.