Barry O'Brien
Angel investor in San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Barry O'Brien, Angel investor in San Francisco is an active investor based in San Francisco, California. This profile covers what Barry O'Brien backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Barry O'Brien is an Angel Investor. Mr. O'Brien served as Head of Family Office Practice and Strategic Investments at Silicon Valley Bank. Prior to SVB Capital, he was a managing director for SVB's corporate relationship management group. Before SVB, he was an officer in the Irish Foreign Service, his final posting was as Deputy Consul General to the United States. Prior to the Foreign Service, he was a strategy consultant with BearingPoint in Dublin and PricewaterhouseCoopers in Sydney. He graduated from the University College Dublin with a bachelor's degree in economics and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School with a master's degree in business studies. In addition, he holds an executive master's degree in management and strategy from the University of Notre Dame.
- Investor type
- AngelInvestment Bank
- Stages
- Early Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Artificial IntelligenceFintechPaymentsWealthTechHealthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailDeveloper Tools & Data
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Typical check
- $500K
- Past investments
- 2
Notable investments
Silicon Valley BankSISU ClinicHow to reach Barry O'Brien
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Barry O'Brien invest in?
Barry O'Brien invests in Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Payments and WealthTech, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Barry O'Brien invest at?
Barry O'Brien typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Barry O'Brien's typical check size?
Barry O'Brien typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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