Danu Partners
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Investor type
PE
Founded
1992
AUM
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Location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
The Principals of Danu Partners are Michael O’Rourke, Leonard Ryan and Mark O’Meara. Leonard and Michael are the co-founders of the Setanta Sports Group, which they founded together in 1992, while in their early twenties. They then built the Setanta Sports Group into a profitable international sports television operator, with operations worldwide. They founded Danu with Mark O’Meara in 2009 to acquire the non UK assets of the Setanta Sports Group. Michael and Leonard also founded the North American Sports Network, which was acquired by ESPN in 2007 and is now known as ESPN America.
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FAQs about Danu Partners
Is Danu Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Danu Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Danu Partners located?
Danu Partners is located in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
When was Danu Partners founded?
Danu Partners was founded in 1992.
What sectors and industries does Danu Partners invest in?
Danu Partners invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, Sports/SportsTech.
What is Danu Partners geographical focus of investments?
Danu Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Danu Partners typically invest in?
Danu Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Danu Partners investment?
Danu Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What are the contacts of Danu Partners?
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