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The episode discusses the state of venture capital in 2026 with insights from industry experts.

In this episode of the Irish VC podcast, host Sarah Jane Larkin discusses the current state of venture capital in 2026 with industry experts Elliott Griffin, Gillian Buckley, and Amy Neale. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the global and Irish VC landscape, the impact of AI on investment strategies, and provide valuable advice for founders navigating the fundraising environment. The conversation highlights the importance of access to capital, the evolution of the Irish VC market, and the need for a focus on commercialisation skills and disciplined financial management. Chapters 00:00 State of Venture Capital in 2026 07:24 The Evolution of Irish Venture Capital 16:13 The Impact of AI on Investment 23:00 Advice for Founders in 2026 35:05 Navigating the Exit Environment 42:38 sportsRecreation-intro-high-short.wav

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Jane Larkin

Guests: Elliott Griffin, Gillian Buckley, Amy Neale

Topics covered

• venture capital
• Irish VC landscape
• AI impact on investment
• founders advice
• fundraising environment
• commercialisation skills
• financial management

Keywords

• venture capital
• Irish VC
• AI investment strategies
• founders advice
• fundraising
• financial management
• commercialisation

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Organizations: Irish VC

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