About Elkstone
Elkstone is a family office founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of Dublin, Ireland. As of Oct 2026, Elkstone is an active investor, having invested in 86 companies, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Ireland based companies. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications, High Tech. Its latest investment was a $10M Series A round in ZeroRisk on Sep 09, 2026 along with MiddleGame Ventures.
Overall, Elkstone portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, 1 IPO and 14 acquisitions including key companies like SuperAwesome, smava and Rebuy. A lot of funds co-invest with Elkstone, with names like Enterprise Ireland sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Elkstone has a team of 37 people including 7 partners.
Elkstone's List of Top Investments
Elkstone has a portfolio of 86 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Joulica and Mesh.Their portfolio spans across Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail and 22 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Elkstone:_1584079137017.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. SuperAwesome
SuperAwesome is Ad platform for a kid-safe programmatic ad. It enables safe, digital engagement with the global under-13/16 audience. It can be used by brands and content-owners to safely engage digital media with kids. The product offered by the company are AwesomeAds for content owners and advertisers. It is a kid-safe ad platform. The company also offers PopJam which is social content tools for U13 engagement, Kidfluencer for kid-safe influencer marketing, and Kids Web Services which is a cloud-based tool for creating safe sites, apps, and digital experiences for kids.
Key facts about SuperAwesome
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $58M
- Employee Count: 153 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Mayfair, Isomer Capital and 45 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 27, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. smava
Smava is an aggregator of loan products and credit cards. It provides comparison platform for personal loans, annuity, line of credit, car loans, mortgage loans. It features a credit calculator and debt restructuring advisory services. It enables users to compare and buy loans online from multiple banks and lenders.
Key facts about smava
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Annual Revenue: €10M - €50M as on Dec 31, 2017
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $156M
- Employee Count: 325 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, Vitruvian Partners and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 27, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Rebuy
Online marketplace for used electronic products. It is a platform for buying and selling used electronics and media items, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, books, DVDs, and video games. It serves as a recommerce marketplace, enabling customers to purchase quality-checked, refurbished products.
Key facts about Rebuy
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Annual Revenue: €100M - €500M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $39.8M
- Employee Count: 300 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: NJF Capital, IRIS and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 07, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Laka
Online bicycle insurance platform for individuals. It offers solutions for bicycle insurance, health insurance, social liability insurance, and more. It features coverage for theft, accidental damage, vandalism, and more. It also offers insurance claims settlement solutions. Provides insurance coverage for road bike, mountain bike, adventure and gravel bike, triathlon bike, E-bike, city bike, and cargo bike.
Key facts about Laka
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £1M - £10M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $41.9M
- Employee Count: 160 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Abn Amro, Elkstone and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Nov 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Dollar Shave Club is an internet-first brand and a subscription service provider of grooming products for men. It offers three levels of membership plans based on pricing. The product catalog includes face moisturizer, face wash, cream, and other accessories.
Key facts about Dollar Shave Club
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $165M
- Employee Count: 2 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Founders Circle Capital, Bayrock and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 19, 2015, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Elkstone's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Elkstone has invested in 86 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 8 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 8 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Full Health Medical and most recent follow-on round was in ZeroRisk.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 7 | 1 | 8 |
2025 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
2024 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
2023 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2022 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
2021 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2020 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Elkstone's Investments by Stage
Elkstone has made 30 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.54M, 17 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $11.6M, 1 investment in Post IPO stage with an average round size of $5.59M, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $7.8M and 1 investment in Unattributed stage with an average round size of $2.89M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 30 |
Series A | 17 |
Post IPO | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Unattributed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Elkstone's Investments by Sector
Elkstone has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech, HealthTech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 78 Tech companies, 56 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 52 Software companies and at least 32 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 32 |
High Tech | 13 |
FinTech | 7 |
HealthTech | 7 |
Vertical SaaS | 7 |
Others | 46 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Elkstone's Investments by Geography
Elkstone has made most investments in Ireland (41), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Ireland | 41 |
United Kingdom | 5 |
United States | 2 |
Germany | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Elkstone's recent investments
Elkstone has made 8 investments in 2026 so far. ZeroRisk and Full Health Medical are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Elkstone:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 09, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4165 | ||
Sep 01, 2026 | Ireland | Series A | 3283 | - | |
Aug 26, 2026 | Ireland | Seed | 8257 | [+2] | |
Aug 25, 2026 | Ireland | Seed | 9612 | [+2] | |
Jul 07, 2026 | Ireland | Seed | 3394 | [+1] |
Unicorns in Elkstone's Portfolio
Elkstone has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Flipdish and LetsGetChecked. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Flipdish. It became a unicorn in 2022, 3 years after Elkstone first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Elkstone's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 | All-in-one restaurant platform empowering restaurants with online ordering and management tools | 2015 | Dublin | Series C | wqzytwp | ||
62 | Online platform to order at home diagnostic tests for all health conditions | 2013 | Dublin | Series D | xf{cwaz |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Elkstone's Portfolio
1 of Elkstone's portfolio company became public - Catapult. It got listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), in Dec 2014.Here are Elkstone's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 19, 2014 | Feb 06, 2019 | Post IPO | 7296 |
Acquired companies in Elkstone's Portfolio
14 companies from Elkstone's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Thirty Madison in Sep 2025 by Remedy Meds for $*****.Here are Elkstone's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 03, 2025 | - | - | 1539 | |
Jun 18, 2025 | Jun 19, 2023 | Seed | 1996 | |
Apr 29, 2025 | - | - | 7032 | |
Oct 25, 2024 | - | - | 1766 | |
Feb 05, 2024 | Jan 08, 2019 | Series A | 7083 |
Team profile of Elkstone
Elkstone has a team of 37 members including 7 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 9 Principals located in Ireland, United Arab Emirates and 1 more location. Elkstone's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Elkstone:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Abu Dhabi | - | ||
Partner | Galway | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Dublin | - | - | |
Partner | Dublin | - | - | |
Partner | Dublin | - | ||
Partner | Dublin | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Abu Dhabi | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Dublin | - | - | |
Principal | Dublin | - | - | |
Principal | Galway | - | - |
Co-investors of Elkstone
Over the past 12 years, 273 investors have co-invested in Elkstone's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Elkstone: Enterprise Ireland, Europa and 72 others have invested in rounds before Elkstone. There are 11 companies where Enterprise Ireland has invested before Elkstone and 4 companies where Europa has invested before Elkstone.
- Top Co-investors of Elkstone: 99 investors entered a company along with Elkstone. These include investors like Enterprise Ireland (16 companies).
- Invested after Elkstone: A total of 100 investors have invested in Elkstone's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (5 companies) and Atlantic Bridge (3 companies).
Recent News related to Elkstone
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ZeroRisk Secures $10M Series A Funding for Cybersecurity PlatformThe SaaS News•Sep 09, 2026•MiddleGame Ventures, ZeroRisk, Elkstone
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ZeroRisk Secures $4M to Accelerate and Simplify Portfolio Risk ManagementFinancial IT•Sep 09, 2026•Elkstone
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Irish medtech company Full Health Medical secures €3m in fundingIndependent.ie•Sep 02, 2026•Full Health Medical, Elkstone
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Elkstone Invests €1.6m in Overpath's AI Sales PlatformSilicon Republic•Jan 29, 2026•Overpath, Elkstone, Sure Valley Ventures
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Irish sales planning platform Lative secures $7.5M fundingSilicon Republic•Nov 14, 2025•Lative, Act Venture Capital, Senovo, Enterprise Ireland and 5 others
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TrialView secures $4.1M funding led by Elkstone Ventures for US expansionArtificial Lawyer•Nov 03, 2025•Elkstone, Trial View
