Episode 5: Lessons in Building Ireland’s Private Markets with Alan Merriman

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

Links mentioned in this episode:

ELKSTONE: https://www.elkstonepartners.com/ ASSET CLASS: https://www.assetclass.com/

LinkedIn: Alan Merriman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-merriman-3a7b643a/ LinkedIn: Ferdi Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/

Podcast Producers: Des McGouran Sam Roberts