The number of new Irish start-ups rose by 11% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest figures from credit risk analyst CRIFVision-net.
The data points to strong entrepreneurial confidence across the country, even as financial pressures intensify in the wake of tariff-related uncertainty.
The report shows that fresh firms are emerging across a broad range of sectors, with notable county-level gains.
Westmeath and Kildare both recorded a 26% increase in new businesses, while Meath rose 19% and Wexford 11%.
Larger urban areas also saw a strong rise, with Limerick up 19%, Cork 14% and Dublin 6%.
Sectoral growth was equally broad, led by motor-related businesses (31%), IT (28%), agriculture (23%)…