Elkstone Partners

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE / Family office

Founded

2011

AUM

$100 M

Location

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Elkstone Partners is a private investment firm based in Ireland, specializing in private markets. Established to provide differentiated access to both local and global investment opportunities, they have built a team of over 40 specialists who focus on creating bespoke investment opportunities. They pride themselves on offering value through reduced costs and fees as well as expertise with decades of experience across multiple asset classes. Elkstone also highlights their capability in co-investment through global institutional partnerships.

Elkstone invests in a diversified portfolio that includes technology-enabled companies, with a keen focus on maintaining a balance of asset classes for risk management. They offer venture capital through their Venture Fund II, providing investors EIIS tax relief while focusing on Irish tech companies. Their real estate arm provides direct investment opportunities, and they manage cash portfolios tailored to risk and liquidity preferences. The firm's total assets under management reportedly include Ireland’s largest early-stage fund at €100 million.

Notable investments across Elkstone's portfolio include a diverse range of companies. However, as of now, specific names of portfolio companies are not disclosed directly on their site. Elkstone Partners is committed to holistic growth strategies that create jobs and foster entrepreneurship, having reportedly created over 1,000 jobs through their investments.

Industry

HealthTech Life Sciences MedTech Transportation Sports/SportsTech Software SaaS Robotics Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education AI Technology

Elkstone Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Venture Fund II		Financial Services Internet and Web Services Real Estate Software AI Technology	Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe Asia	$10-50 m	—	September 2026

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Alan Merriman Founder

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FAQs about Elkstone Partners

Is Elkstone Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Elkstone Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Elkstone Partners located?

Elkstone Partners is located in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

When was Elkstone Partners founded?

Elkstone Partners was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Elkstone Partners invest in?

Elkstone Partners invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Life Sciences, MedTech, Transportation, Sports/SportsTech, Software, SaaS, Robotics, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, AI, Technology.

What is Elkstone Partners geographical focus of investments?

Elkstone Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Elkstone Partners typically invest in?

Elkstone Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Elkstone Partners investment?

Elkstone Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Elkstone Partners?

Elkstone Partners has around $100m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Elkstone Partners?

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