Brian Condenanza FRSA is a venture investor, writer, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of technology, capital, and global policy. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), he invests in early stage ventures across AI, fintech, and frontier infrastructure, with a particular focus on scalable, regulation first models in asymmetric markets.
He is the founder and managing director of Hevea Capital, a venture firm backing companies that close inclusion gaps, unlock financial access, and build durable digital systems.
Condenanza has spoken at institutions such as the Sorbonne, contributed to policy frameworks via the UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab, and advised a wide range of founders, family offices, and policymakers on responsible innovation and capital formation. His commentary and work have been featured in outlets such as Forbes, Mashable, The Jerusalem Post, Grazia Magazine, Digital Journal, International Business Times and SUCCESS Magazine, and his thought leadership appears regularly in publications like Entrepreneur, Hackernoon, and e27.
“Good capital doesn’t just scale technology, it scales trust. And trust is the only long term currency in global markets.”
– Brian Condenanza
Focus Areas
- Venture Capital & Early Stage Finance
Strategic investment in companies at the frontier of fintech, AI, and decentralised systems. - Digital Governance & Policy
Contributions to international frameworks on AI ethics, financial inclusion, and innovation governance. - Global Thought Leadership
Talks and published work exploring innovation ecosystems, regulatory arbitrage, and impact aligned investment models. - Arts & Cultural Patronage
Supporter of institutions including the Frick Collection, Vatican Museums, and Musée d’Orsay, reflecting a belief in heritage, permanence, and civic responsibility.
Academic Background
Brian holds a BBA from the University of Mississippi, where he served as president of the Latin American Student Association. He later completed postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, focusing on fintech regulation, impact frameworks, and venture strategy.
Current Roles
- Managing Director, Hevea Capital
- Permanent Contributor, UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab
- Columnist, Entrepreneur, Hackernoon, e27
- Advisor, multiple early-stage startups and venture programs
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
Brian divides his time between Europe and Latin America and is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese. He remains committed to investing in ideas and institutions that balance speed with responsibility, and technology with permanence.