Barry Downes

Barry Downes serves as the Managing Partner at Sure Valley Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative software startups that are shaping the future of the Metaverse through technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Gaming. Additionally, Barry holds various investment and board positions across numerous companies, including RETìníZE, Smarttech247, and Volograms, showcasing expertise in disruptive technologies. Barry is also an expert evaluator for the European Innovation Council Accelerator, aiding in the support of high-potential innovators across Europe. Educational qualifications include an M.B.A. from University College Dublin and advanced studies in Venture Capital from the University of California, Berkeley, among others.