Elkstone Capital Partners
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Description
Elkstone Capital Partners is a prominent multi-family office headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, distinguished by its robust venture capital arm alongside its real estate and wealth management divisions. The firm has established itself as a leading early-stage venture capital investor within Ireland, actively seeking out disruptive technology companies that demonstrate global ambition. Their investment thesis spans a diverse range of high-growth sectors, including FinTech, SaaS, DeepTech, Digital Health, the Future of Work, and the Future of Food, reflecting a broad interest in innovative solutions across various industries.
Elkstone's venture capital strategy primarily focuses on Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial early-stage capital to promising startups. Their typical initial investment ranges from €250,000 to €2 million, demonstrating a commitment to significant foundational support for their portfolio companies. Beyond the initial cheque, Elkstone also possesses substantial capacity for follow-on investments, capable of deploying up to €5 million or more into successful ventures as they scale. This flexible funding approach allows them to support companies throughout their growth trajectory.
The firm boasts an impressive portfolio of over 60 companies, underscoring its active participation in the startup ecosystem. Elkstone Capital Partners manages a substantial pool of capital, with over €1 billion in assets under advice and management, which provides a strong financial foundation for its investment activities. A significant recent development highlighting their commitment to the Irish startup scene is their collaboration with Enterprise Ireland to launch the €100 million Elkstone Ireland Venture Fund, specifically designed to back early-stage Irish startups and further solidify the nation's position as a tech hub. This strategic fund reinforces Elkstone's role as a pivotal player in the Irish venture landscape, providing essential capital and expertise to emerging companies.
Investor Profile
Elkstone Capital Partners has backed more than 72 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 34 rounds, about 47% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $270K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Angel (6%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Series B (1%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
Country Focus
- Ireland (71%)
- United Kingdom (24%)
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- United States (3%)
- Germany (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Medical Device
- E-commerce
- Medical
- Machine Learning
- Food Delivery
- Wellness
- Financial Services
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