Alan Costello

Alan Costello is an innovation and venture investment professional with a strong focus on climate and sustainability technology. He is a co-founder and partner at Resolve Ventures, which launched a €30m Climate Impact Fund in 2024.3

Professional Background::

• Partner at Resolve Ventures (July 2023 - Present)2
• Director at Resolve Partners (December 2020 - Present)2
• Previously worked as a Venture Investment Leader at NDRC (April 2017 - November 2020)2
• Has over 15 years of experience working with start-ups and scaling SMEs in Ireland and Europe1

Key Expertise::

• Specializes in climate-tech, venture investment, and corporate innovation
• Focuses on supporting early-stage companies in areas like:
  • Renewable energy
  • Carbon capture
  • Sustainable food and agriculture
  • Circular bioeconomy1

Notable Achievements::

• Co-founded Resolve Ventures, which launched a €30m Climate Impact Fund backed by the European Investment Fund and Irish government3
• Helped run Accelerate Green, Bord na Móna's accelerator programme for sustainability businesses1
• Has advised and mentored over 30 startup projects, bringing over 20 seed investment rounds2

Costello is passionate about supporting impactful businesses that address critical challenges in climate and sustainability technology.1