Elkstone

Elkstone is an Irish alternative investment firm established in 2011, specialising in private market investments. The firm is recognised as Ireland's Family Office, with a particular focus on enabling investments across the island of Ireland. Elkstone aims to connect the Irish diaspora with opportunities to support Irish culture and invest in the future of Ireland. The company diversifies and expands wealth for a range of clients, including private investors, high net worth individuals, corporations, and institutions.

Since its inception, Elkstone has sought to expand diversified wealth for its clientele through non-traditional, private market investments. The firm's specialisations encompass real estate, venture capital, private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and hedge funds. Elkstone builds value for its clients by leveraging world-class specialist teams dedicated to various alternative asset portfolios. This approach is further strengthened through partnerships with global institutional investment firms and hedge funds.

Elkstone Real Estate focuses on partnerships and developments that deliver living accommodation solutions. This includes a specific emphasis on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Private Rented Sectors (PRS). The firm's real estate activities involve deploying capital through direct co-investments and SPVs, with confirmed holdings in mixed-use and commercial properties across Ireland, such as Stoneybatter Place and Point Campus in Dublin. Elkstone has also been involved in projects like providing a loan for the transformation of the former Montrose Hotel in Dublin into student accommodation. The company's real estate portfolio includes assets in Galway, Belfast, and Cork, and it has been involved in real estate transactions with a volume exceeding €2 billion.

Elkstone has established itself as a significant player in the Irish venture ecosystem, recognised as a leading early-stage venture investor in Ireland. The firm operates Ireland's largest early-stage venture fund, supported by key partners such as the Irish Strategic Investment Fund and Enterprise Ireland. Elkstone's venture portfolio comprises over 70 companies, contributing to the creation of jobs and fostering innovation. The firm has backed notable companies, including two unicorns, LetsGetChecked and Flipdish, and continues to invest in technology-enabled companies across various sectors. Elkstone's Venture Fund II aims to provide investors access to a diversified, sector-agnostic technology-enabled venture portfolio, further supporting Irish entrepreneurs.

Elkstone serves a diverse client base, including private investors, high net worth individuals, corporations, institutions, founders, and financial advisors, offering tailored investment solutions and market insights. The firm is committed to delivering excellence to its clients and founders. Elkstone operates with core values that include entrepreneurship, striving for excellence, empowering its team, and fostering alignment. The company's strong "One Team" culture is considered a key asset, promoting clear communication and network compounding among its team and clients. Elkstone Private Advisors Limited, trading as Elkstone, Elkstone Wealth, Elkstone Private, and Elkstone Ventures, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.