Why invest in Elkstone?
As Ireland’s leading alternative investments firm, we specialise in private markets. Since 2011, we have worked for high net worth individuals, corporations, and institutions to offer exclusive investments beyond public markets.
Diversification
Reduce your portfolio risk by adding a balance of unrelated asset classes.
Higher Return Potential
Driven by exclusive investment opportunities and active management.
Access to Exclusive Opportunities
Enabling access to private markets on a local and global level, including our own off-market private deal flow.
Long-term Creation & Curation
Creating built for-purpose investment opportunities and custom-tailored portfolios.
Overview of Asset Classes
Private Markets
With longer-term growth potential, private markets (managed funds, private credit), can enhance investment portfolios beyond traditional public market investments.
Real Estate*
*(Unregulated) A specialist division for Elkstone we focus on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation and the Private Rented Sector offering clients unique investment opportunities in high-demand real estate markets.
Venture Capital
Our expert venture team provide exclusive venture investment opportunities, including direct investments into our portfolio and access to the Elkstone Ireland Venture Fund, the largest early-stage venture fund in the country.
Elkstone in
numbers
400+
Clients
60+
Team of specialists
€100m
Ireland’s Largest Early-Stage Fund
1,000+
Jobs created by our investments
6,750+
Real Estate Current Portfolio
#3
Unicorns
Delivering for our clients
At Elkstone, we pride ourselves on delivering expert guidance and professional service, building lasting relationships through attentive client care and trusted, results-driven solutions.
Our team
Alan Merriman
CEO & Co-Founder
Ruairí O'Neill
Co-Founder
Ciarán McIntyre
Co-Founder
Niall McEvoy
Managing Director, Venture
Joe Bergin CFP®
Managing Director, Wealth Management
Karl Rogers
Chief Investment Officer
Shane Scannell
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Walsh
Managing Director, Real Estate
Alan Merriman
CEO & Co-Founder
Ruairí O'Neill
Co-Founder
Ciarán McIntyre
Co-Founder
Niall McEvoy
Managing Director, Venture
Joe Bergin CFP®
Managing Director, Wealth Management
Karl Rogers
Chief Investment Officer
Shane Scannell
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Walsh
Managing Director, Real Estate
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