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.
Ahead of her appearance at 0100 DACH in February, Daisy Cai, General Partner at B Capital, reflects on deep tech beyond the label—and where frontier innovation becomes enduring value.
AI is no longer a fringe technology—it is rapidly reshaping entire industries, from climate and energy to industrial operations and enterprise software. Yet as competition intensifies and barriers to entry fall, the question facing venture investors is no longer whether to invest in AI, but how to identify companies capable of generating durable, long-term value. In this interview, Jeremy Brown, Principal & Head of Climate at Anthemis, shares his perspective on evaluating AI businesses beyond the hype, drawing on his experience at the intersection of AI, climate, and complex industrial markets, and setting the stage for a broader discussion with fellow investors on where real opportunity—and real risk—now lies in AI venture capita
he third edition of 0100 International — organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences in partnership with the Milan City Council’s Department of Economic Development and Milano&Partners — brought together the global private markets community for a high-signal, execution-focused gathering held from October 27–29.
