Politician(s) lobbied:Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Make the Minister aware of our Venture Fund II in the context of the Irish Diaspora Strategy
Methods:Meeting
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Informal meeting with Minister Neale Richmond to discuss the Irish Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025 and how Elkstone’s Venture Fund II could be helpful in promoting this strategy
Politician(s) lobbied:Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Simon Coveney (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Update the timing of the implementation of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) changes / Grandfathering of the Elkstone Qualifying Investor Fund (QIF) / Implement the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) Changes in full to incorporate Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) / Credit Linked Note (CLN) Agreements and update of Holding Company legislation as it relates to Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) relief.
Methods:Letter
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Raise attention for the consequences of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) changes – 2023 & 2024 Funding Gaps / Elkstone Qualifying Investor Fund (QIF) impact / Irish Venture Capital Market Competitiveness