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Elkstone Partners
Elkstone Partners began in 2011 under Alan Merriman, Ruairí O'Neill and Ciarán McIntyre. The founders built the firm to deliver wealth management, venture...
Overview
Elkstone Partners began in 2011 under Alan Merriman, Ruairí O'Neill and Ciarán McIntyre. The founders built the firm to deliver wealth management, venture access and property investments from an Irish base. The firm deploys capital through direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds and private credit. It targets early-stage rounds in FinTech, Digital Health, PropTech and ClimateTech. Confirmed holdings include mixed-use and commercial properties such as Stoneybatter Place in Dublin. Activity spans Europe and North America. Elkstone lists no disclosed AUM or headcount. It operates additional real estate assets in Galway, Belfast and Cork. The firm belongs to the Irish Venture Capital Association and supports Scale Ireland.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Ireland
City
Dublin
Corporate office
Dublin, Ireland
Principals
Alan Merriman
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
Ruairí O'Neill
Co-Founder
Ciarán McIntyre
Co-Founder and Head of Real Estate
Joe Bergin
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Elkstone Partners?
Alan Merriman serves as Co-Founder and Executive Chairman. Joe Bergin holds the CEO title. Ciarán McIntyre leads real estate as Co-Founder and Head of Real Estate.
Does Elkstone Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both structures. It executes direct co-investments and SPVs alongside fund-of-funds commitments in venture and private equity.
What investment stages does Elkstone Partners typically target?
The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A and early growth rounds. It also holds mature real estate assets across Ireland.
Where does Elkstone Partners invest geographically?
Primary activity occurs in Europe with secondary exposure to North America. Real estate holdings concentrate in Dublin, Galway, Belfast and Cork.
How is Elkstone Partners related to Elkstone Private?
Elkstone Partners acts as the parent company of Elkstone Private. The subsidiary handles certain private market mandates.
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