The Case for Venture-Backed PeaceTech: What Founders and LPs Need to Know with VC Brian Abrams

Brian Abrams is the kind of human who sees what others don’t.Years before most people were talking about PeaceTech, he had a vision: what if venture capital could be used to reduce violent conflict and fund peace?In this episode, Brian returns to share how that idea became B Ventures - a new kind of fund backing startups working to make the world safer. He reflects on what’s happened in the past year, the founders building for peace, and the early sparks that led to building something bigger than any one person.This conversation is about trusting your instincts, staying humble, and taking the next right step. Brian saw the opportunity early and is carrying the work forward, building on the efforts of so many who came before.We talk about:Why PeaceTech is investable, not just idealisticHow one article led to us getting to work togetherWhat LPs are looking for in this momentLessons from building a venture firm How ecosystems like climate tech evolved—and what peace tech can learn from themRead more in Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/peace-tech-anadyr-horizon-venture-capital-billion-dollar-industry-2025-6Read more in Market Watchhttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/defense-stocks-gain-from-global-conflict-these-companies-profit-after-wars-end-32cbf367Read more in VC Journalhttps://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/peace-tech-is-a-multibillion-dollar-opportunity-hiding-in-plain-sight/Connect with Brian Abramshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams/Connect with Shane Ray Martinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin/Are you a founder or investor called to this work?Reach out at [email protected]