About Christen-Ager Hanssen

Christen Ager-Hanssen is a pioneering Venture Capital expert with a distinguished record of driving transformational change across industries. Known internationally as an internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist, He led the charge in commercialising the internet during the 1990s, making a lasting impact on the business world with his bold, visionary investments. A disruptor at heart, Christen-Ager Hanssen has redefined sectors spanning technology, telecom, finance, law, and media. His commitment to innovation and transformation shapes not only his personal ventures but also the philosophy of his family office, rooted in strategic disruption and forward-thinking business principles. Fuelled by deep passion, Christen-Ager Hanssen channels his creative energy into projects aligned with his core life philosophy and global outlook—foundational elements guiding both his personal and professional life. Known as both a “venture capitalist” and an “adventure capitalist,” he thrives on challenging paradigms and tackling the impossible. At a macro level, he examines: • World Paradigms At a micro level, he explores: • Instinctual, Individual, and Social Paradigms An adventurer in every sense, Christen-Ager Hanssen has pushed his physical and mental boundaries, famously becoming the first person to water ski on one ski from Norway to Denmark in complete darkness. His ventures include dismantling telecom monopolies in Europe and successfully investing in numerous internet, telecom, and technology companies. In the early 2000s, his investment firm was a powerhouse in Europe, valued at over £1 billion by HSBC, and was among the most profitable and influential internet investment companies of its time. Christen-Ager Hanssen was involved in several high-profile M&A deals and has become known for public hostile takeovers. In a Canadian Business cover story, he was described as both Gordon Gekko and a modern-day Viking. In 1999 he claims to have become one of Norway's richest citizens, although investigative journalists have disputed this. He invests in various companies through his investment vehicle, Custos. On May 3, 2024, he was sentenced to ten months imprisonment for failing to comply with court orders. On August 19 2024, he was declared Bankrupt by the UK High Court.