REVENUES : $ 29.36bn WEBSITE : www . medtronic . com Medtronic is , according to its own website , the “ world ’ s largest medical technology company ” – and this is backed up by its revenue figures . Founded in 1949 as a medical equipment repair shop , it has grown into a global corporation focused on producing technology for life extension , pain relief and health restoration . According to Forbes , it makes a sales revenue of $ 29.36bn . Headquartered in Dublin , Ireland , it employs 88,000 people . It is 215th on Forbes ’ “ America ’ s Best Employers ” and 22nd on the 2015 list of “ The 25 Happiest Companies to Work For ”. Technologies from Medtronic are used to treat almost 40 different medical conditions . 55