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