Focus Capital Partners Overview
FOCUS Capital Partners, established in 2010, is Ireland's fastest-growing boutique corporate finance advisory firm with offices in Dublin and Limerick. The firm offers a full suite of services, including mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, equity raising, and tax advisory, specializing in the middle-market across Ireland, Europe, and the United States. In January 2025, FOCUS Capital Partners led the buyout of FOCUS Investment Banking (USA) to create an international business for M&A, debt advisory, and equity raising for middle-market clients. This strategic partnership deepens the transatlantic investment banking relationship first established between the two firms in 2022, combining ownership and operations to provide best-in-class investment banking services for middle-market clients. The firm is authorized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland to carry out investment business.
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Focus Capital Partners
Investment focus
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€1,000,000 - €10,000,000
Contact information
Associate Director
Brian Barrett
Managing Director @ FOCUS Capital Partners & Director
Donal Cantillon
Director
Johnny Dillon
Managing Director
Patrick Dooley
Corporate Finance Analyst at Focus Capital Partners | Business and Economics (BESS) graduate
Sarah Doyle
How to approach funds like Focus Capital Partners
When engaging FOCUS Capital Partners, founders should highlight their business’s scalability and cross-border growth potential, especially if targeting transatlantic markets. Demonstrating a clear path to value creation through operational improvements or strategic acquisitions will resonate, as the firm is adept at structuring complex deals and navigating multi-jurisdictional transactions. Emphasize your readiness for institutional processes and openness to collaborative, hands-on advisory relationships, as FOCUS often works closely with management teams to optimize outcomes.
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