Barry Brennan

Venture @ Elkstone πŸš€ β—† Non-Executive Board Director (PCF-2A, 2B & 3) β—† πŸͺ•πŸŽ΅

πŸ“ Ireland, IrelandπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 7 investmentsπŸ“… 9 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Oct 2021
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Board Observer / Syndicate Lead / Investor
Oct 2021
Vaultree is revolutionising data enablement and security through our pioneering Data-In-Use Encryption solutions. Our industry-leading technology ensures that data remains encrypted throughout its entire lifecycle, enabling businesses with previously inhibited use cases and growth opportunities via in-use encrypted searches, analyses, sharing and collaboration, AI/ML modelling, and data visualisation. Vaultree’s solutions and approach to data enablement empower organisations to unlock and harness their data, driving compliant innovation while drastically reducing cyber threats.
Member of Angel Squad
Jul 2021
Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders. Learn more about Hustle Fund and pitch us here: hustlefund.vc If you are here to learn about ANGEL SQUAD, youve come to the right place. We help teach professionals how to invest in startups alongside Hustle Fund. Learn how we do this here: https://hustlefund.vc/squad
Board Observer / Investor Syndicate Lead
Feb 2018
Governor Software is now part of the MyComplianceOffice group
Board Observer / Investor Syndicate Lead
Feb 2018
Governor Software is now part of the MyComplianceOffice group
Board Observer / Investor Syndicate Lead
Dec 2017
Our Vision is to bring an Insect Farming revolution to the world, to end the overexploitation of land and ocean and to ultimately add to the progress of the human race. With revolutionary breeding and bio-conversion technologies, we maximise the extraction of high-value protein and oil products for the aquaculture, animal feed and plant nutrition industries. Our process produces no waste, lowers GHG emissions, optimises land usage, utilises industrial and agricultural waste streams and improves animal nutrition and health. We are ready to feed the world.
early stageBiotechnology
Business Mentor and Investor Panellist
Oct 2017
Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development of Irish enterprises in world markets. We help Irish businesses to start, grow, innovate and win export sales through our international network. In this way, our organisation supports employment, regional development and sustainable economic growth.
Experience Β· 11 entries
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2022
Partner
Feb 2022
Founded in 2011, Elkstone, Irelands Private Market Specialists, offers a gateway to diversified wealth expansion. We provide unique access to global and local investment opportunities, specialising in non-traditional market investments such as real estate, venture, private equity, private credit and global hedge funds. Our Client business helps build wealth whilst reducing risk for high-net-worth individuals, corporations and institutions. Elkstone Real Estate is focused on partnerships and developments that deliver on living accommodation such as Purpose-Built Student accommodation and Private Rented Sectors. Elkstone Venture, supported by the Irish Strategic Investment Fund and Enterprise Ireland, has established itself as the Irish venture ecosystem champion and is recognised as the leading early-stage venture investor in Ireland. Elkstone as a group has a special focus on enabling deserving investments across the Island of Ireland and is recognised as Irelands Family Office connecting the Irish diaspora back home to support Irish culture and invest in the Ireland of tomorrow.
2021
Board Observer / Syndicate Lead / Investor
Oct 2021
Vaultree is revolutionising data enablement and security through our pioneering Data-In-Use Encryption solutions. Our industry-leading technology ensures that data remains encrypted throughout its entire lifecycle, enabling businesses with previously inhibited use cases and growth opportunities via in-use encrypted searches, analyses, sharing and collaboration, AI/ML modelling, and data visualisation. Vaultree’s solutions and approach to data enablement empower organisations to unlock and harness their data, driving compliant innovation while drastically reducing cyber threats.
Member of Angel Squad
Jul 2021
Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders. Learn more about Hustle Fund and pitch us here: hustlefund.vc If you are here to learn about ANGEL SQUAD, youve come to the right place. We help teach professionals how to invest in startups alongside Hustle Fund. Learn how we do this here: https://hustlefund.vc/squad
2019
Accredited Co-Investor
Jul 2019
Part of the EIB Group, the mission of the European Investment Fund (EIF) is to improve access to finance for SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe. We do this by supporting emerging and established fund managers with equity investments and by designing debt financing instruments that share the risk taken by financial institutions when they lend to or invest in small businesses. We bring this support closer to entrepreneurs through our extensive network of partners and financial intermediaries in all EU Member States and associated countries.
2018
Consulting Investment / Portfolio Manager
May 2018
A global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
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