Fundraising Fox

Martin Cass

Investor

Partner at Elkstone Capital Partners

Dublin, Ireland

Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $2M

About

Martin Cass is Director at Camino Capital, Ireland's leading independent family office advisory firm, where he advises individuals and families on wealth management, legacy planning, and financial stewardship. With over 25 years of experience working with first-generation entrepreneurs and established asset owners, he has supported clients across the entrepreneurial lifecycle, from early-stage investing through business exit and wealth transition. Cass serves on the Advisory Board of Outrun Ventures and has previously held senior positions at Elkstone, Barclays Private Bank, and NCB Wealth Management.

Experience

  1. Camino CapitalDirectorcurrent2024 — presentDublin, Ireland
  2. Multiple CompaniesAngel Investorcurrent2020 — present
  3. Outrun VenturesAdvisory Board Membercurrent2019 — present
  4. TechstarsMentor2015 — 2024
  5. ElkstonePartner, Co-Head of Venture2024Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  6. ElkstonePartner2022 — 2024Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  7. CachetAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2023
  8. Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland (FPAI)Council Member2020 — 2022County Dublin, Ireland
  9. CourtsdeskAdvisory Board Member2018 — 2022Dublin, Ireland
  10. BarclaysDirector, Private Bank2011 — 2022Dublin, Ireland
  11. BarclaysScout and Mentor - Barclays/Techstars Fintech Accelerator2015 — 2020Dublin, Ireland
  12. NCB GroupDirector, Wealth Management and Investor1999 — 2011

Education

  1. Dublin City UniversityBBS, Finance (hons)1995 — 1999
  2. Kauffman Fellows/TechstarsVenture Deals Summer 20202020
  3. Code Institute5 Day Coding Challange2019
  4. The Wharton SchoolCertificate, Gamification2018
  5. The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)Member2018
  6. Institute of Bankers / LIAProfessional Diploma in Financial Advice (QFA)2011
  7. Society of Technical AnalystsMSTA2009
  8. Irish Stock ExchangeRegistered Stockbroker1998
  9. Oatlands CollegeLeaving Certificate1990 — 1995

Skills & more

Fundraising1Investor Relations1Relationship Management1Wealth Management29Private Banking9Asset Allocation9Investment Management4FinTech3Start-ups7Business Strategy4Entrepreneurship4Business Development2
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From Martin's professional profile.

Colleagues at Elkstone Capital Partners

Carl Murray
Associate at Elkstone Capital Partners
Jeremy Debono
Senior Associate at Elkstone Capital Partners
Larry O’Mahony
Analyst at Elkstone Capital Partners
Niall McEvoy
Partner at Elkstone Capital Partners

Frequently asked questions

Where does Martin Cass work?
Martin Cass is Partner at Elkstone Capital Partners.
What check size does Martin Cass write?
Martin Cass typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.

Same school

Also attended Dublin City University30

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Also attended The Wharton School1,481

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Also attended The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)41

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Shared employers

Also worked at Techstars425

Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group

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Also worked at Elkstone5

Barry BrennanManaging Director at CapF9Jeremy DebonoSenior Associate at Elkstone Capital PartnersNiall McEvoyPartner at Elkstone Capital PartnersCarl MurrayAssociate at Elkstone Capital PartnersLarry O’MahonyAnalyst at Elkstone Capital Partners

Also worked at Barclays173

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