Get To Know Our Team

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Brian Kinane

Founding Partner

Serial entrepreneur and technical investor specialising in high-growth AI software.

Brian co-founded FeedHenry with Barry, taking the company from inception through to a successful exit to Red Hat/IBM. He is also a founding partner of Sure Valley Ventures. With a computer science background and a long-standing focus on AI since university, combined with senior roles at Ericsson and Telenor, Brian brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and operational experience.

As the Founder of Riverfort, Brian also brings extensive expertise in special situations and venture debt. . Brian understands the financial complexities founders face and can provide strategic guidance on capital structure and growth financing throughout the scaling journey. His technical edge in AI, developed over decades in the field, allows him to quickly assess both the technological viability and market potential of early-stage AI companies.