BOTH WAYS Irish founders with a base in West Coast Set up by Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison in 2010, Stripe provides a way for individuals and businesses to accept payments over the internet. Stripe Payments moved to the U.S. from Ireland to start their business after receiving seed funding from Y Combinator. There are now over 50 companies based on the West Coast with Irish founders. Northern California Office 800 W. El Camino Real Suite 450 Mountain View, CA 94040 Telephone: + 1-650-967-9903 Facsimile: + 1-650-967-9904 Email: [email protected] Southern California Office 3 Park Plaza, Suite 430, Irvine, CA 92614. Telephone: +1 949 748 3547 Facsimile: + 1 949 748 3586 Email: [email protected] 50+ IRISH COMPANIES CASE STUDY US WEST COAST CONNECTIONS IDA OFFICES HOME FROM HOME FOR MANY COMPANIES US WEST COAST FDI IN IRELAND 50 + @IDAIRELAND and @IDA_WESTCOAST © IDA Ireland 2014 SAN FRANCISCO – DUBLIN WEST COAST COMPANIES IN IRELAND Some fast growing companies have chosen Ireland for international expansion The number of people working in FDI companies throughout Ireland. The number of companies based in Ireland from the West Coast. The number of years IDA Ireland have had offices in California. 36,000+ 190 40+ AT A GLANCE BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY KEY SECTORS US COMPANY GROWTH IN IRELAND Ireland offers the best environment for company and employment growth, accommodating a broadening of functionality and skill base. 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 MEDTECH MANUFACTURING • SOFTWARE • SHARED SERVICES CENTRES • INTERNATIONAL HQ • R&D