# Michael Costello

> Michael Costello is a startup investor at Development Capital. See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Development Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/development-capital)
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-costello-30132717

Michael Costello is a startup investor at Development Capital. Michael has over 25 years’ experience advising mid-sized and large businesses across the full range of Irish growth sectors. He was appointed Managing Partner at BDO in June 2014, having previously been Head of Audit at BDO where he served as auditor and trusted adviser to a wide range of multinational groups and public companies for over 20 years.Michael also served as a non-executive director of a public company and the chair of its audit committee. Michael is a regular author on business issues and serves on a committee of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Michael has a Bachelor of Commerce, a Master’s Degree in Banking & Finance and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

## About Development Capital

VC Fund · Dublin, Ireland

At Development Capital, they are aware of the significant growth opportunities available to mid-sized companies and understand the management teams’ unique requirement for not only finance, but also for a funding partner who will bring experience, expertise and international reach to assist secure and maximise the business growth opportunity.Development Capital provides investee companies with a unique and unprecedented partnership approach which will maximise the growth opportunity in the most prompt and efficient manner. In addition to their experienced Investment Directors, their partners include:High profile and experienced Industry Experts who will provide direction and support to investee companies; andMajor Irish Corporates who have committed not only funding but also their international experience.

5 contacts available at Development Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Andrew Bourg | Investment Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andrew-bourg |
| Anthony O'Driscoll | Investment Director & Investment Committee Member | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/anthony-o-driscoll-ba82 |
| John Flynn | Investment Executive | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/john-flynn-fbeb |
| Michael Costello | Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-costello-1b72 |
| Sinead Heaney | Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sinead-heaney |

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