Danny O’Brien is a Managing Director at SVG Ventures, a leading deep-tech investor, headquartered in Silicon Valley. He leads the firm’s European investment strategy, corporate partnerships and portfolio across key markets in EMEA. As a member of SVG Ventures’ Investment Committee, Danny plays a central role in investment decisions and portfolio construction. He also serves on the boards of multiple portfolio companies, working closely with founders on scaling, international expansion, and strategic growth. Prior to SVG Ventures, Danny held corporate innovation roles in London and New York before founding two startups. He holds a Master’s degree from the Smurfit Graduate Business School (UCD) and a Bachelor of Business Studies from DCU.