Finn Murphy

GP at Nebular // Co-Founder & CEO at Tachyon // Co-founder at Project Eleven

📍 Dublin, Dublin, Ireland🔄 Updated September 2026💼 12 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2025
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First Round Co-Lead Investor
Dec 2025
Pre-Seed Lead Investor
Dec 2023
Starcloud is building data centers in space to address the AI energy challenge. Starcloud recently launched the first Nvidia H100 to space. Starcloud was founded in January 2024 and raised a $170M Series A in early 2026, becoming the fastest unicorn in YC history. Their backers include Y Combinator (S24), Benchmark, EQT, NFX, In-Q-Tel, the NVIDIA Inception Program, and the World Economic Forums Technology Pioneers. Starcloud White Paper: Starcloud.com/wp Starcloud Concept Video: Starcloud.com
Board Member
Mar 2020
Swyg is on a mission to eliminate bias from recruitment and to make interviewing fair for all. We're building the world's largest referral network where companies can find great talent based on evaluations by candidates' peers. Unlike static profiles (CVs/Resumes), this means you can hire based on knowledge and experience, not past job titles. Through multiple, short, video-chats, candidates interview other candidates while an AI moderates and reduces bias. This way, Swyg brings more fairness and inclusivity to the hiring process plus a great candidate experience. We assess technical skills as well as interpersonal skills such as communication and collaboration style. Join our network today!
Investor
Jan 2020
Workvivo is an employee experience platform (EXP) that simplifies communication and increases engagement by empowering employees to be heard and helping everyone to feel included, no matter where they work. The platform unifies employee communications, engagement, intranet, and measurement features into one modern employee app that captures the heartbeat of the organization and brings its culture to life. Thanks to its simple design, employees can easily use Workvivo to stay informed, engaged, and connected. As a result, company leaders gain better oversight and a direct, unfiltered channel to reach and engage with people and truly feel the company’s pulse and energy. With annual growth of over 200% year-on-year, 3 million+ users across more than 93+ countries, and customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to tech start-ups, Workvivo is on a mission - to elevate everyone’s employee experience. *Workvivo has been acquired by Zoom Video Communications Workvivo is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
Board Observer
Sep 2019
Cloudsmith is a fully managed solution for controlling, securing, and distributing everything that flows through your software supply chain, using the best of cloud-native artifact management. Operate at enterprise scale, reduce risk, and streamline builds. Cloudsmith just works, so your developers can, too.
Investor
Aug 2019
Evervault is encryption infrastructure for developers.
Investor
May 2019
Qualio is a cloud-based quality management software system designed for life science companies. Qualio empowers medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract organizations to get to market faster, boost revenue, and cut risk. Over 500 companies in 80 countries use Qualio to embed and automate GxP, FDA, and ISO compliance. Qualio unites your teams, processes, and data in a single source of truth that supports a quality culture and makes your business stronger, fitter, and more competitive.
Board Observer
Jan 2019
Board Member
Jan 2019
Investor
Nov 2018
Acquired by F5, CalypsoAI is an adaptive AI security platform that empowers enterprises to innovate safely—staying ahead of evolving threats to deliver unmatched protection and performance. As a trusted global leader, CalypsoAI partners with organizations of all sizes to responsibly unlock AI’s full potential. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018 by the most talented minds in AI, data science and machine learning, CalypsoAI has established key partnerships with some of the world’s largest companies and secured backing from investors including Paladin Capital Group, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, 8VC, Hakluyt Capital and Empros Capital. The company has raised $38.2 million to date.
Board Observer
Sep 2018
Umba is an African digital bank, offering bank accounts and financial services to our customers. We provide an ecosystem of connected financial services that allows the customer complete control of their finances all in one App. At Umba, we believe in the power of financial inclusion to drive economic growth. As a leading digital bank, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that empower both employers and employees to achieve financial stability and reach their full potential. Umba launched in Nigeria in January 2021, and in Kenya in April 2023, via the acquisition of an existing Microfinance bank. Our digital platform offers seamless access to a wide range of banking services, including account management, payments, loans, savings, and more. We leverage technology and data-driven insights to streamline processes and make banking faster, smarter, and more convenient than ever before. But we are not just a bank. We are a partner, a trusted advisor, and a catalyst for growth. Our team of talented professionals is passionate about our mission, and we work tirelessly to deliver personalized service and tailored solutions to our customers. With our extensive network and expertise, we are well-positioned to support our customers at every stage of their journey. Join us at Umba, and be part of a dynamic team that is reshaping the future of banking. Together, we can unlock the potential of businesses, transform lives, and drive sustainable economic development. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more about our innovative solutions and the exciting opportunities that await you at Umba.
Board Observer
Aug 2018
Pathfinder is like adding a world-class marketing employee to the team - all built into an easy-to-use Shopify app. Merchants get fully fleshed out email campaigns in just a few clicks, so they can spend more time on other tasks while knowing that they get the most out of their emails. Grow your store the smart way with Pathfinder - one of the fastest-growing & highest-rated apps on the Shopify app store!
Experience · 20 entries
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2026
Co-Founder / CEO
May 2026
Team of ex/ SpaceX, Los Alamos, SLAC and Brookhaven physicists and engineers dreaming of pushing the frontier forward all the way to the stars. Step one, better industrialised particle accelerators. Step one hundred and eighty four, antimatter ignition triggered nuclear pulse propulsion engines. Lots of fun inbetween.
2025
First Round Co-Lead Investor
Dec 2025
2024
.+ / co-founder
Oct 2024
Securing digital assets for the post-quantum era Follow us on X: https://x.com/projecteleven
2023
Pre-Seed Lead Investor
Dec 2023
Starcloud is building data centers in space to address the AI energy challenge. Starcloud recently launched the first Nvidia H100 to space. Starcloud was founded in January 2024 and raised a $170M Series A in early 2026, becoming the fastest unicorn in YC history. Their backers include Y Combinator (S24), Benchmark, EQT, NFX, In-Q-Tel, the NVIDIA Inception Program, and the World Economic Forums Technology Pioneers. Starcloud White Paper: Starcloud.com/wp Starcloud Concept Video: Starcloud.com
Founder / General Partner
Jan 2023
An early stage venture capital fund based in New York City but investing at pre-seed and seed across the the US and Europe in a lead cheque concentrated and thematic approach.
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