Goodbody

What Goodbody does

Goodbody Stockbrokers UC is an Irish-headquartered, diversified financial services firm founded in 1874 and wholly owned by Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. The firm operates across four integrated business lines: Wealth Management (serving high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, charities and credit unions through dedicated relationship managers in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and London); Investment Banking (full-service M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, corporate broking, equity research across 15 sectors covering 90+ companies, fixed income, and market making in approximately 130 stocks); Asset Management (actively managed funds — Dividend Income Suite, Global Leaders, Smaller Companies, Global Equity — with over €2 billion AUM distributed via intermediaries); and Capital Partners (a private equity manager established in 2023, executing direct investments of €5–€40m and fund investments of €10–€20m, housing AIB's PE mandate).

The firm's technology stack centers on Goodbody Connect, a proprietary self-directed multi-market online trading platform supporting 1,000+ shares and 10 global indices with cross-currency settlement (€, US$, £) across Irish, UK, US and European markets; an Active Trading Desk with bespoke, discretionary, and Best 8 managed services for clients with €100k–€250k minimums; an institutional-grade asset management platform; and a Goodbody Clearstream sustainability/ESG advisory practice. Distribution is hybrid: direct relationship-led for wealth and corporate clients, intermediary-led for asset management funds, and self-serve digital via Goodbody Connect.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams — wealth advisory fees, trading commissions (e.g., €25 minimum/1% up to €25,000/0.5% above; €100 + VAT annual maintenance), asset management management and performance fees on €2bn+ AUM, investment banking advisory and capital markets fees (the firm has raised over €40bn for corporates over three years, primarily debt), credit union advisory fees, private equity management fees and carried interest, and sustainability advisory fees. Goodbody is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and the UK Financial Conduct Authority, with Euronext Dublin and London Stock Exchange memberships, and operates from offices in Dublin, London, Cork and Galway with 251–500 employees.

Name

Goodbody

Legal name

Goodbody Stockbrokers UC

Website

https://goodbody.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Goodbody Stockbrokers UC is an Irish-headquartered, AIB-owned diversified financial services firm (founded 1874) providing wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and private equity services to high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and institutional clients across Ireland, the UK, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wealth Management and Investment Banking

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Banking & UHNW Wealth Advisory (FSAEABAC)

Keywords

• Wealth management services
• Investment banking advisory
• Asset management funds
• Corporate finance advisory
• Stockbroking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wealth Management Advisory Fees: Fees charged for personalised financial planning, wealth advisory, family advisory, business advisory, and investment management services delivered through dedicated relationship managers. Services include inheritance tax planning, pension planning, portfolio management, and succession planning.
2. Trading Commissions (Goodbody Connect & Active Trading): Commission-based revenue from share dealing through the Goodbody Connect self-directed platform and the Active Trading Desk. Commission structure: €25 minimum per trade, 1% on trades up to €25,000, 0.50% on balance above €25,000, plus annual maintenance fee of €100 + VAT.
3. Asset Management Fees: Management and performance fees from actively managed investment funds (Dividend Income Fund Suite, Smaller Companies Fund, Global Leaders Fund, Global Equity Fund) with over €2 billion in assets under management distributed via intermediaries.
4. Investment Banking Advisory and Capital Markets: Revenue from corporate advisory (M&A, strategic reviews), equity capital markets (IPOs, rights issues, placings), debt advisory and capital markets (bond issuance), fixed income, and corporate broking. Goodbody has raised approximately €40 billion for corporates over the past three years, primarily in debt.
5. Credit Union Advisory: Advisory fees from providing liquidity management, investment strategy, corporate governance, and regulatory support services to credit unions across Ireland.
6. Capital Partners (Private Equity Management): Management fees and carried interest from managing direct private equity investments and fund-of-funds investments in Irish and international growth companies. Typical direct investment size €5m–€40m; fund investments €10m–€20m.
7. Sustainability Advisory (Goodbody Clearstream): Fees for ESG strategy, climate transition planning, carbon footprinting and verification, ESG compliance reporting, and sustainable supply chain advisory services delivered to corporate and public sector clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Goodbody Stockbrokers UC is an Irish financial services firm founded in 1874 that delivers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and private equity (Capital Partners) services. Offerings span personalised wealth and tax planning for high net worth individuals, M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets for corporates, credit union advisory, charity portfolio management, sustainability/ESG advisory, and a self-directed online trading platform (Goodbody Connect).

Product overview

Goodbody operates as a diversified financial services firm offering four interconnected business lines: Wealth Management (individuals/families), Investment Banking (corporate advisory and capital markets), Capital Partners (private equity), and Asset Management (institutional funds). The product portfolio spans digital platforms (Goodbody Connect for self-directed investing), advisory services (wealth planning, family advisory, business advisory), capital markets services (investment banking, corporate broking, fixed income), private equity investing (direct and fund investments), and actively managed investment funds (Dividend Income, Smaller Companies, Global Leaders, and Global Equity funds). The firm leverages its parent company AIB's infrastructure while maintaining independent operations across Dublin, London, Cork, and Galway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goodbody Capital Partners: Private equity manager that primarily manages AIB's private equity investment activities, with direct investments into established companies and fund investments via venture capital and private equity funds.
• Goodbody Clearstream
• Goodbody Connect

Products and services

• Goodbody Connect Self-directed online investment platform enabling investors to buy and sell shares and selected ETFs across Irish, UK, US and European markets with 1,000+ shares available, multi-currency (€, US$, £) settlement, and a minimum opening balance of €5,000.
• Goodbody Active Trading Customised trading portfolio service with dedicated trader guidance, offering Bespoke Trading, Discretionary Trading, and Best 8 stock list with minimum investments ranging from €100,000 to €250,000 for high net worth individuals and financial professionals.
• Goodbody Wealth Planning Comprehensive financial planning service covering inheritance tax planning, pension planning, portfolio management, lifelong tax planning, financial protection, and retirement strategies for individuals and families.
• Goodbody Family Advisory Family wealth stewardship service offering intergenerational wealth planning, strategic risk management, investment structuring, and private banking access for ultra-high net worth families.
• Goodbody Business Advisory Advisory service helping business owners create and realise value through corporate structuring, profit withdrawal strategies, pre-exit planning, talent attraction, and post-exit investment strategies.
• Goodbody Investment Banking Full-service investment bank providing ECM advisory, corporate broking, M&A advisory, debt advisory, equity research, specialist sales, trading, and fixed income services across aviation, travel, building materials, food & beverage, gaming, healthcare, and technology sectors. Goodbody has raised approximately €40 billion for corporates over the past three years.
• Goodbody Capital Partners

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €40 billion raised for corporate clients over the past three years, primarily through debt capital markets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• World M&A AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodbody Corporate Advisory team is a member of the World M&A Alliance, a global network of leading independent investment banks providing direct access to strategic buyers and capital across key international markets beyond Ireland and the UK.
• FinimizeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodbody partnered with Finimize, a financial information provider, to deliver the Daily Investor Brief to individual investors, providing daily market commentary and financial news via email subscription.
• University College Cork (UCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodbody co-authors the annual Food and Beverage Sector report alongside UCC, AIB, KPMG, and A&L Goodbody, presented at the annual Food and Beverage Finance Summit. This report provides industry benchmark data on costs, consumer behaviour, and sector trends.
• AIBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodbody and AIB collaborate on joint research publications including the annual Food and Beverage Sector report and the 'What's Your Exit Plan?' business succession report. Goodbody is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIB and leverages AIB's private banking infrastructure for wealth management clients.
• KPMG IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodbody co-authors the annual Food and Beverage Sector report alongside KPMG, UCC, and AIB, providing macroeconomic analysis and sector research.
• A&L GoodbodycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodbody co-authors the annual Food and Beverage Sector report alongside A&L Goodbody (a separate legal entity), KPMG, UCC, and AIB, contributing legal and regulatory perspectives alongside economic analysis.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GoodbodyIreland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goodbody
• Instagraminstagram.com/goodbody.ie

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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