Lessons in Building Ireland’s Private Markets with Alan Merriman
Alan Merriman of Elkstone Partners on building Ireland’s private markets, venture, real estate & wealth, and tackling housing and funding gaps.
Ferdi Roberts, Alan Merriman
53 MINS
Key Topics:
Alan’s career journey from PwC to founding Elkstone Partners
Transitioning from a single-family to a multi-family office
Elkstone’s investment focus: venture capital, real estate, and wealth management
Democratizing access to private markets for Irish investors and diaspora
Supporting Irish entrepreneurs and early-stage companies
Real estate strategy with a focus on student accommodation and multi-family housing
Partnerships with global players like Harrison Street
Legislative change and the role of policy in venture funding
The Irish diaspora as a strategic capital and network partner
Vision for Elkstone and Ireland’s private markets over the next 5–7 years
What You’ll Learn:
How Elkstone Partners grew into Ireland’s leading private markets platform
The unique challenges and opportunities in Ireland’s venture and housing markets
Why diversification across asset classes is critical for resilience
How legislative change can unlock capital for early-stage companies
Why the Irish diaspora is key to fueling the next wave of investment in Ireland
