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Brent Christiaens (previously Dedecker) is a British entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Seven Capital a Brussels - based venture capital firm focused on dual-use technologies[1], including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and drone systems. And he is the co-founder of Seven Camp a start-up accelerator.
Christiaens is known for his role in promoting defense innovation and technological sovereignty in Europe, he sits on the board of 7 companies.
He is the author of "The Hidden History of Military Technology in Everyday Life" and is the co-host of the Deeper Than Tech podcast.
Entrepreneurship
[edit]just retain - is it online?
other company
Brent Christiaens co-founded Seven Capital, an investment firm that focuses on startups developing technologies with both civilian and military applications. The firm supports early-stage companies through funding, mentorship, and accelerator programs, such as Seven Camp.
Seven Capital has played a prominent role in fostering innovation in defense and security-related technologies across Europe. Under Christiaens' leadership, the firm advocates for increased collaboration between venture capital, startups, and governmental institutions involved in national and international security initiatives.
In October 2024, Christiaens participated in the Invest in Bravery[2][3] event in Ukraine, where he spoke about the strategic importance of Eastern NATO countries in developing modern defense capabilities.
Social Activities
[edit]In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Christiaens is active in public speaking and thought leadership. He was a keynote speaker and moderator at the Brussels Investor Forum 2024[4], where topics included emerging investment trends, cryptocurrencies, and economic policy in the European Union.
Christiaens frequently advocates for sustainable investment strategies and innovation-driven economic development. His public engagements reflect his commitment to building a resilient European tech ecosystem.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "The Future of Dual-Use Technology and AI Innovation | Innovantage Podcast #7". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ Tupikov, Kostiantyn (2024-11-26). "Invest In Bravery Conference: Bringing Together Ukrainian Defense Tech and Global Investors in Wartime Kyiv". ITKeyMedia. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ Stojkovski, Bojan (2024-10-21). "Global investors back Ukrainian startups, with up to dozens of millions of euros ready for investment ⋆ IT Logs". IT Logs. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ "Brussels Investor Forum 2024 x BITGET: A Gateway to Innovative Investment Trends". FinTech Belgium. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
External links
[edit]- Brent Christiaens on LinkedIn
- Brent Christiaens on Crunchbase
- Brent Christiaens on Instagram