Investment Group Led by Paul McElvaney Acquires Majority Stake in Belfast's Obbi Club

A Northern Ireland investment group has announced a majority stake in Obbi Club, a governance platform for sports clubs. Led by Paul McElvaney of Learning Pool, the investment aims to enhance Obbi's development of AI features for risk management and compliance. The transaction is supported by Techstart Ventures and advisory firm Beltrae Partners.

Published Mar 25, 2026

A Northern Ireland investment group, led by Paul McElvaney, has acquired a majority stake in Obbi Club, a governance platform for premium sports clubs. The investment aims to address rising insurance premiums and compliance challenges by enhancing Obbi's AI-driven features, including onboarding automation and a live policy governance engine.

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The expanded team will focus on improving operational assurance, compliance, safety management, and training. The transaction is supported by Techstart Ventures and advisory firm Beltrae Partners.