John has spent his career seeking to identify early stage, transformative opportunities.

Formerly chairman and co/founder of Montlake Capital and founder of Tara Capital in Geneva.

John oversaw the growth of Montlake from $3 million in assets to $10 billion.

Gerard has spent 20+ years as a leader in commercial, risk and compliance functions across enterprise, medium and small sized companies.

He has extensive experience in regulatory, governance, risk assessment and management.

Colly is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with a multifaceted career spanning over 20 years in the technology sector, marked by groundbreaking ventures in telecoms, education, and FinTech. Beyond technology, he has left an indelible mark as one of the pioneers of the hospitality industry in Ireland, demonstrating his versatility and innovative spirit.

Martin is a technology thought leader & cyber security expert with experience in the design, implementation & governance of large-scale IT Architecture.

Martin has built a financial institution system with total assets of €200+ billion.

Iskren is a seasoned leader with 10+ years of experience in telco, demonstrating a strong focus on delivery management and business development. He successfully drove growth and innovation as CEO & Co-Founder at top Bulgarian start-up IT firm DevTeam BG.

Product Strategist with 5+ years of experience shaping and scaling impactful digital products across web and mobile, grounded in a strong background in product design and UX. I specialise in defining product direction, validating opportunities, and guiding teams from early insight through to confident product bets, particularly in zero-to-one and scale-up environments.

David is a Product Manager with experience delivering complex SaaS products across fintech, adtech, and compliance-driven domains. He has led end-to-end product delivery across multiple ventures, focusing on automation, internal tooling, and systems where data quality, accuracy, and operational trust truly matter.

Sam's diverse experience includes execution trading in a Hong Kong-based hedge fund and managing portfolios for HNWIs and corporates at Cantor Fitzgerald, Dublin. Heading the UK office, Sam leads distribution and fundraising efforts at Hibernia Venture Labs, leveraging his expertise to identify early-stage transformative opportunities.

Finance and Investment Analyst at Hibernia Venture Labs, involved in deal co-ordination, operations, accounts and project management across a range of the group’s clients. Before joining Hibernia Venture Labs, Sean worked in PwC’s management consulting department.

Dan is a finance and investment analyst with experience across financial modelling, valuation, and strategic analysis for early-stage and growth-focused businesses. He has worked on investment analysis, financial due diligence, and capital formation, supporting decision-making across a range of sectors.

Ferdia is our Junior Product Designer passionate about creating intuitive and user-focused experiences. A recent graduate of a four-year Product Design degree, Ferdia brings fresh perspectives and creative problem-solving skills to every project. He first worked with us during an internship, gaining hands-on experience in designing innovative solutions, and is now continuing his journey with HVL as part of the design team.

Matthew is a compliance, governance and operational risk professional with a background in finance and internal audit. experienced in international financial services with a deep understanding of front and back office operations with responsibility for fund administration.