Your Gateway to Public Markets
Beansprout is a specialist Irish corporate finance firm and an authorized Listing Sponsor for Euronext markets in Ireland. We were founded on the principle that navigating the public markets should be a structured, transparent, and efficient process for ambitious companies and their founders.
Our Role as a Listing Sponsor
As an authorised Listing Sponsor, we act as the essential bridge between our clients and the exchange. Our mission is to transform a rigorous regulatory requirement into a strategic advantage.
We specialize in:
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Vehicle Admission: Facilitating the listing of acquisition vehicles on Euronext markets in Ireland to provide a professional platform for growth.
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Ongoing Stewardship: Providing continuous listing sponsorship and advisory services to ensure full compliance post-transaction.
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Corporate Governance: Offering access to qualified professionals to act as Directors, ensuring that every listed entity maintains institutional-grade leadership and regulatory adherence.
Why Beansprout ?
We believe in "sprouting" opportunities through meticulous preparation and expert guidance. Our team doesn't just manage a transaction; we provide the ongoing advisory framework necessary for a company to flourish in a public environment. At Beansprout, we are committed to an efficient process that honour the complexity of the markets while simplifying the journey for our partners.
Our Expertise
The firm was established by five veteran professionals with deep roots in the financial services, funds, broking, and corporate advisory industries. By combining decades of experience in the Irish and international markets, we provide the high-level technical oversight required to manage complex listings while remaining agile enough to meet the specific needs of each client.
Your Team Of Experts

Eoin Motherway
CEO & Founder
A 30-year veteran of the funds and asset management sectors with multiple regulatory approvals. He is a former Council Member of Irish Funds and an experienced Independent Non-Executive Director for regulated, State, and Fintech boards.

Geoffrey Hoodless
CFO & Founder
A founder of multiple stock brokerage firms with 45 years of expertise in financial services and listing services. He is an experienced Director specialising in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and small-cap sector growth.
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Robert O Reilly
GC & Founder
An Irish Barrister specializing in commercial law, insolvency, and regulatory enforcement. He serves as a Non-Executive Director with deep expertise in SPVs, legal structures, and corporate services across Irish and British markets.
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John Brennan
COO & Founder
A specialist in public and investor relations with over 30 years in the industry. He co-founded an award-winning stockbroking firm and was an early advocate for digital innovation and online trading platforms in financial services.
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Tim Chandler
CCO & Founder
A corporate finance professional with over 30 years of experience building vast networks across European capital markets. He is a veteran of international listings on the LSE and AIM markets, with a focus on investment funds and ESG projects.
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