Barry Brennan
InvestorFounder and Managing Director at CapF9 · Venture Partner at Elkstone Capital Partners · Accredited Co-Investor at European Investment Fund
Dublin, Ireland
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Barry Brennan has over 25 years of international experience in law, corporate finance, and venture investment at leading global financial institutions. He holds a law degree from Trinity College Dublin, a degree in Digital Technology from Technological University of Dublin, and is qualified as a barrister-at-law in England and Wales and as an attorney-at-law in New York State. He advises early-stage through mature enterprises across fintech, regtech, proptech, and other technology sectors in various capacities.
Experience
- ElkstoneVenture Partnercurrent2022 — present
- Various Investment FundsIndependent Non Executive Director and Board Membercurrent2005 — presentIreland
- CapF9Founder and Managing Directorcurrent2016 — presentCounty Dublin, Ireland
- European Investment Fund (EIF)Accredited Co-Investorcurrent2019 — present
- Hustle FundMember of Angel Squadcurrent2021 — presentUnited States
- VaultreeBoard Observer / Syndicate Lead / Investorcurrent2021 — presentIreland
- Snapfix LimitedLead Board Observer / Nominee Director / Syndicate Lead / Investorcurrent2019 — presentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- European CommissionExpert Evaluator, EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument) Funding / Women in Techcurrent2017 — presentIreland
- HexaflyBoard Observer / Investor / Syndicate Leadcurrent2017 — presentIreland
- Enterprise Ireland - where innovation means businessBusiness Mentor and Investor Panellistcurrent2017 — presentIreland
- Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN)Syndicate Lead / Membercurrent2016 — presentIreland
- Governor SoftwareBoard Observer / Investor / Syndicate Lead2018 — 2021Ireland
- Link Asset ServicesConsulting Investment / Portfolio Manager2018 — 2021County Dublin, Ireland
- RabobankEuropean Head of Client Solutions2011 — 2016Dublin with responsibility for Europe Region
- RabobankHead of Structured Finance, Dublin2005 — 2011Dublin, Ireland
- Citigroup / CitibankDirector, Structured Corporate Finance Group1999 — 2005London, United Kingdom
- Citigroup / CitibankResident Vice President in Trading Legal Services, Europe at Citibank N.A. (London Branch)1995 — 1999London, United Kingdom
Skills & more
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DerivativesFinancial StructuringInvestment BankingEquitiesInvestmentsFinancial MarketsDue DiligenceTrade FinanceFinancial AnalysisPrivate BankingFixed IncomeMergers & AcquisitionsFrom Barry's professional profile.
Deals · 12
ClaritylocumsSolo GP
via CapF9
StartupboostSolo GP
via CapF9
CerebreonSolo GP
via CapF9
ChasingreturnsSolo GP
via CapF9
GovernorsoftwareSolo GP
via CapF9
HbanSolo GP
via CapF9
HexaflySolo GP
via CapF9
YattaSolo GP
via CapF9
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Barry Brennan?
- Barry Brennan has over 25 years of international experience in law, corporate finance, and venture investment at leading global financial institutions. He holds a law degree from Trinity College Dublin, a degree in Digital Technology from Technological University of Dublin, and is qualified as a barrister-at-law in England and Wales and as an attorney-at-law in New York State. He advises early-stage through mature enterprises across fintech, regtech, proptech, and other technology sectors in various capacities.
- Where does Barry Brennan work?
- Barry Brennan is Founder and Managing Director at CapF9.
- What check size does Barry Brennan write?
- Barry Brennan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Barry Brennan go to school?
- Barry Brennan studied at Trinity College Dublin (Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hons)); Technological University Dublin (B.Sc (Hons) in Digital Technology, Design and Innovation); Institute of Directors (IoD) (Diploma in Company Direction / Member of the Institute of Directors, Corporate Governance).
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Also attended Technological University Dublin64
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Also attended Institute of Directors (IoD)48
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Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hustle Fund52
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Also worked at European Commission165
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Also worked at Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN)4
Also worked at Citigroup / Citibank1,377
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