Analysis

August 22, 2022

LinkedIn influencers, a €5bn loan and the goddess of wisdom: the story of the mystery fund that never delivered

The story of Athena Ventures stretches across continents, and involves former bankers and LinkedIn influencers


Anthony Moore of Evrensel Capital Partners

Last August, Claire Walsh was looking for support for her startup, an ethical investment platform, when Louise McCarthy’s profile caught her eye.

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A chart showing ECP's areas of focus
ECP's areas of focus, taken from the ECP website.
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An image of the Athena Ventures logo, with a blue background
The Athena Ventures logo, taken from a pitch deck.
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