James Brennan

James holds a BSc in theoretical physics and an MSc in computational science from University College Dublin. He has been a CFA charterholder since 2012.

James is an Investment Director at the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, a '9B sovereign development fund established in 2014 to invest on a commercial basis in support of economic activity and employment in the country.

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James is responsible for the ISIF's venture capital strategy, which has the objective of supporting a vibrant and diverse funding landscape for early-stage, high-potential technology and healthcare businesses in Ireland. He has led the ISIF's strategic investments across a wide range of venture capital, growth equity funds, and listed patient capital vehicles and leveraged these relationships to deliver a number of unique co-investment opportunities aligned to ISIF's long-term strategic mandate. James is currently the Chairman of the European Venture Fund Investor Network, a pan-European platform for dialogue launched in 2011 by major national investors in European VC.

James is mentored by Brian Caulfield, Venture Partner at Draper Esprit, and Aaron Gershenberg, Managing Partner at SVB Capital. He is a member of Class 24, serving his fellowship at the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund.