Building, Backing & Advising
We are a collective of founders and operators with proven track records in vision, strategy, finance, marketing and technology.
TBE Ventures is part private equity, part venture capital, and part advisory powerhouse. We provide capital and hands-on expertise to ambitious Irish companies and inspiring founders growing today’s businesses while shaping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.
The Four Pillars
Think of TBE as a supercharged C-Level team on demand. Our model blends capital, strategy, and execution through four interconnected pillars that together power business growth and entrepreneurial renewal in Ireland.
For founders
Real help from people who’ve actually built
We know what it’s like to be in your seat - juggling everything, making high-stakes decisions in the dark, and needing firepower you can’t yet afford.
That’s where we come in.
With TBE, you get operators, not observers. People who’ve led scaling businesses and are now embedded in yours. We’re here to guide your big decisions, pressure-test your plans, and help unlock the next stage of growth.
We bring:
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Strategic clarity
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Commercial execution
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Product insight
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Funding support
All with skin in the game.
For Start-ups
Real Support from Founders Who’ve Been There
Building a startup is exciting, but it can be a lonely and tough road. You’ve got big ambitions, but what you really need is trusted support from people who’ve done it before - and want to help you get there faster.
That’s where TBE comes in. We connect early-stage startups with experienced founders who know the journey inside out.
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Get practical, hands-on support from seasoned operators
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Access smart capital that comes with real guidance
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Grow faster with trusted people in your corner
We’re here to help founders build stronger, better, and smarter. Whether you’re raising your first round, launching a new product, or scaling your team, we’ll back you with the experience, energy and network to make it happen.
Every great founder has someone in their corner.
Our Team
Our team blends deep expertise across product and marketing, vision and strategy, and operations and finance, giving us a unique vantage point to help businesses grow with clarity and confidence
Gavan Walsh
iCabbi
The big-picture thinker who can’t help but dream bigger. Gavan’s focus is scaling every idea to its full potential - preferably as big as possible.
Ian Gavin
Synchro
Straight-talking and laser-focused on results. Ian doesn’t do fluff - if it doesn’t move the commercial needle, it’s not worth talking about.
Gerard Mellin
Hiberna Labs
The numbers guy with a knack for making money appear where others can’t. Gerard insists there’s always a way to get the deal funded.
Odhran Ginnity
Javelin Payments
A natural builder and problem solver, Odhran has a talent for bringing ideas to life and growing them into businesses at scale.
Why us?
TBE is a collective of proven founders and operators with a shared mission to build, back, and guide ambitious companies.
Our team blends deep expertise across product and marketing, vision and strategy, and operations and finance, giving us a unique vantage point to help businesses grow with clarity and confidence.
We bring hands-on experience, hard-won insights, and a founder-first mindset to every partnership - turning great ideas into scalable, successful ventures.