Founded 21 years ago by Elliott Griffin, Business Venture Partners (BVP) is one of Ireland’s earliest dedicated Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) fund managers and is recognised for its disciplined investment strategy, partnership-driven ethos and commitment to backing founders with ambition and global potential.
Located in Dublin, the investment firm’s long-standing track record of exits and value creation positions the 2025 fund as a strong option for investors seeking exposure to private markets without excessive risk.
Most recently, the firm delivered a major win with the successful exit of Astatine Ltd, a leader in decarbonisation technology. Astatine, which represented 26.67 per cent of the 2019 EIIS fund, first secured BVP investment in 2020. Under the leadership of CEO Tom Marren, it scaled to become one of Ireland’s standout sustainability innovators, and ultimately executed a structured share buyback in 2025, which delivered strong returns to BVP investors.
Elliott Griffin, founder and managing director of BVP, says that Astatine is “exactly the kind of story BVP is proud to stand behind”.
“A brilliant founding team, a clear mission, and exceptional execution,” he said. “Our exit this year demonstrates the resilience of Irish companies and shows what’s possible when the right investors and the right entrepreneurs work in partnership.”
With over two decades of proven delivery, more than 70 Irish companies funded, and a community of 1,000-plus investors, BVP’s track record speaks for itself – and Griffin says the 2025 EIIS fund captures the strongest opportunity set BVP has seen in years.
“We’re entering a golden window for Irish innovation,” he said. “The companies coming through now aren’t just building great businesses, they’re solving real-world problems in energy, climate, health and digital transformation.
“EIIS gives investors a way to participate in that growth while benefiting from a uniquely attractive tax relief structure. It’s a win on every front.”
The 2025 fund will continue BVP’s focus on sectors where Ireland has strong innovation leadership ‒ including renewable energy, medtech, ICT and artificial intelligence (AI). These industries have not only proven resilient, but continue to expand rapidly, despite global economic uncertainty.
“We’re incredibly selective,” said Griffin. “We invest where we see real traction, experienced leadership teams, and technology with the ability to scale internationally. Our approach is to get behind companies that are built to last, with sustainable revenue models and a clear pathway to long-term value creation.
“With this fund, we’re pleased to be working with a strong network of trusted advisers who introduce clients seeking access to institutional-quality investment opportunities. Through these established partnerships, investors can participate either directly or via our network of accredited introducers, ensuring that the fund is accessible to a broad base of investors who value professional guidance and transparent investment management.
“This combined approach allows us to expand our reach while maintaining the personalised service and diligence our investors expect.”
Beyond returns, BVP is recognised for its commitment to measurable impact and many of the companies previously backed by the firm are directly addressing climate change, digital access, healthcare innovation, clean energy adoption, and other mission-critical global challenges. Investor interest in impact-aligned assets has surged over the last five years, and BVP’s disciplined, impact-driven framework positions it at the forefront of this shift.
“Today’s investors want more than financial return,” said Griffin. “They want to put their capital to work shaping a better future ‒ and our fund is built for people who care about both. When you invest in BVP’s EIIS fund, you’re supporting entrepreneurs with ideas which genuinely move the needle on sustainability, energy efficiency, and technological progress.”
The BVP 2025 EIIS fund is designed to offer a diversified portfolio across high-growth Irish companies in future-focused sectors, up to 50 per cent tax relief for qualifying investors, rigorous due diligence, hands-on partnership with founders rather than passive investment, strong ESG alignment with measurable social and environmental outcomes, and a strategy informed by 21 years of continuous EIIS management experience.
Griffin says that BVP is known for rolling up its sleeves and working closely with management teams, providing not only capital but mentorship, operational support and strategic guidance. And while full details of the 2025 investment pipeline will be announced later this year, he signals that interest from founders is at an all-time high.
“We’re seeing exceptional deal flow,” he said. “Ireland’s innovation ecosystem is buzzing and the quality of companies coming to us in 2025 is as strong as anything we’ve seen in the last decade. Investors joining us this year are getting access to a deeply exciting portfolio.”
As Ireland continues its transition to a low-carbon economy and strengthens its position as an international innovation hub, EIIS funding plays a vital role. BVP’s long-term involvement in the ecosystem has supported job creation, export growth, regional development and the scaling of technologies born on Irish soil.
“We’ve always believed Ireland can punch far above its weight on the global stage. Our mission in 2025 is simple: back great people and great ideas, and deliver great outcomes for investors and the country as a whole,” said Griffin. “The BVP 2025 EIIS fund stands out as one of the strongest opportunities available to Irish investors this year, so for those looking to diversify, support high-growth sectors, and partner with an experienced team, the fund represents a powerful proposition.”
For more information, see www.bvp.ie