The case studies below demonstrate the breadth of experience within GIG and its members’ ability to support businesses at different stages of development. They span business consolidation, start-ups, renewable energy, technology, financial services, property, tourism and more.​

• Irish Flexible Packaging and Fispak: Co-investment including Eamon Farrell and Barry O’Brien, generating a 3.5-times return within two years.

• Packaging Holdings: A €60 million consolidation platform co-founded by Barry O’Brien and Eamon Farrell, with Pat O’Reilly and Paul Murphy also investing.

• ACEL Energy: Start-up investment by Paul McKenna and Barry O’Brien, generating a ten-times return following the company’s sale within four years.

• General Accident Insurance: Investment by David Staples and Barry O’Brien in partnership with the PLC General Accident Insuranc to launch in a new market.

• SCG Growth Partners: Co-investment by Barry O’Brien and Gregory Rose in a high-potential financial-services software company developing digital solutions for banks, insurers and credit unions.

• Williams Renewable Energy: Development and financing of commercial solar PV projects through five successful issuances of certified green bonds.

• Tay Lane Properties: Commercial property-development investment in West Dublin by Paul Murphy, Barry O’Brien and Eamon Farrell.

• Argo Development Studio: Founded and funded by David Campion, with other GIG members providing strategic support at board level.

• Williams Caribbean Capital: An investment company co-founded by Barry O’Brien and chaired by David Staples, focused on renewable energy and private investment opportunities in the Caribbean.

• VIP Attractions: Investment by David Staples and Barry O’Brien, through Williams Caribbean Capital, in a leading Jamaican tourism and airport-services business.

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