The Irish VC ep34: State of Venture Capital in 2026

<p>In this episode of the Irish VC podcast, host Sarah Jane Larkin discusses the current state of venture capital in 2026 with industry experts Elliott Griffin, Gillian Buckley, and Amy Neale. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the global and Irish VC landscape, the impact of AI on investment strategies, and provide valuable advice for founders navigating the fundraising environment. The conversation highlights the importance of access to capital, the evolution of the Irish VC market, and the need for a focus on commercialisation skills and disciplined financial management.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 State of Venture Capital in 2026</p><p>07:24 The Evolution of Irish Venture Capital</p><p>16:13 The Impact of AI on Investment</p><p>23:00 Advice for Founders in 2026</p><p>35:05 Navigating the Exit Environment</p><p>42:38 sportsRecreation-intro-high-short.wav</p><p><br></p>