CITY FOCUS | DUBLIN
60 it has established itself as a leading location for companies in the sector .
Dublin is also fertile ground for startups . Not only is there a supportive ecosystem , but there is also sufficient funding to be found . Last year , for instance , Irish technology companies raised € 994mn in venture capital funding , up 12 % on the year before , according to the Irish Venture Capital Association . Renowned for its creative talent with high communication skills , Dublin has also attracted interest from games companies , with firms like Big Fish , EA and Havok building a presence in the region . This reputation hasn ’ t gone unnoticed by the international business community either ; this year , Dublin came second place in the FDI European City of the Future rankings , driven by strong investment in software and IT . As a region , Dublin was also ranked as the top small region for Economic Potential and Business Friendliness by FDI .
When it comes to data centre locations , Dublin is also firmly on the radar .
DECEMBER 2018