Can venture capital play a role in preventing conflict – not just responding to it? In this episode, we speak with Brian Abrams, Founder & Managing Partner of B Ventures Group, a pioneering VC fund focused on peace tech – technologies designed to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict while delivering strong commercial returns.
Brian shares how his early experience investing in Israel’s cybersecurity ecosystem led him to a broader insight: that technology can be a tool for stability and cooperation, not only defence. From AI-driven geopolitical risk simulations to cultural intelligence platforms that help de-escalate tensions and support cross-border M&A, peace tech represents a proactive approach to global security.
The conversation explores how peace tech differs from traditional defence technology, why it could become a category comparable in scale to space tech, and how B Ventures is building a first-of-its-kind ecosystem bringing together founders, LPs, and mission-aligned investors. Far from “peace-washing,” the focus is on proving that peace-driven innovation can generate top-tier venture returns while addressing one of the world’s most pressing global challenges.
As private equity adapts to a prolonged high-cost environment, investors are being forced to rethink how they source deals, create value, and deploy capital. Ahead of her appearance at 0100 Europe (April 21–23), we spoke with Geraldine O’Keeffe, Partner at EQT Healthcare Growth, about how one of Europe’s leading investment platforms is transiting today’s market dynamics—across healthcare, technology, and beyond.
