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Andrew O'neill

Principal at Act Venture Capital

Dublin, County Dublin

Overview 

Andrew O'Neill is a Principal at Act Venture Capital and a Kauffman Fellow, with a background in business development, operations management, and venture capital. He has successfully invested in companies like Mavarick AI and GREYSCOUT, showcasing his expertise in strategic planning and due diligence within the start-up venture sector. With a diverse portfolio of investments in companies such as Micron AgriTech and Playter, Andrew has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a keen eye for identifying promising opportunities in sectors like messaging and AI. His roles at Act Venture Capital and as a Kauffman Fellow highlight his strategic approach to business development and his commitment to fostering growth within the start-up ecosystem.

Work Experience 

  • Principal

    2018 - Current

    Act VC is an early-stage venture capital investor, focused on partnering early with visionary founders and supporting them from inception to scale. We invest in people with the ambition and expertise to create category-leading companies and support them to scale globally. Through the Act platform, we bring our experience, expertise, and network to support our companies from start to exit. Act VC has raised 6 funds over 20 years, totalling €600m.

  • Kauffman Fellow, Class 26

    2021

    The Kauffman Fellowship is a two-year executive education program that identifies and develops global leaders in VC while providing a structured curriculum, peer learning, executive coaching, and networking — all with a focus on giving back and one's responsibility as a leader in venture capital. With 800+ Fellows across 50+ countries, Kauffman Fellows is the largest network of VCs and innovation leaders in the world. Each year, the organization adds a new cohort of 60 accomplished Fellows who attend this two-year program part-time, while they are investing full time.

Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows

  • Board Member

    2024

    Mavarick is the AI first data platform for manufacturers to become more sustainable and productive.

  • Board Observer

    2023

    GreyScout is the platform for online brand protection, dedicated to safeguarding brands against the digital threats of grey market activities and counterfeit selling. Trusted by industry leaders, GreyScout empowers brands to detect, verify, and enforce against grey market vendors and counterfeiters with unmatched precision.

  • Board Member

    2023

    Micron Agritech is the AI-driven animal health data platform enabling sustainable farming.

  • Board Member

    2022

    Playter is the B2B payments platform enabling better cash flow management.

  • Co-Owner

    2017 - 2020

  • Co-Founder

    2017 - 2018

  • Operations & Project Management

    2011 - 2017

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