Lars Seier Christensen
Lars Seier Christensen is a globally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and fintech pioneer, best known for his leadership in financial innovation and blockchain technology. He is the Founder and Chairman of Concordium, a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain platform designed for security, scalability, and regulatory compliance, and the Founder and CEO of Seier Capital, a private investment firm focused on technology, lifestyle, and early-stage ventures. Before launching Seier Capital, Christensen spent more than two decades as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Saxo Bank, one of the world’s first online trading and investment platforms, where he helped transform global financial markets through digital innovation. Through Seier Capital, he has built a diversified investment portfolio spanning blockchain and Web3 projects, technology startups, fine dining, art, wine, and sports ventures. Christensen is widely regarded as a thought leader at the intersection of finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, frequently speaking at global conferences and contributing insights on digital transformation, decentralized systems, and the future of money.
Lars Seier Christensen Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Owner
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Founder and Chairman of the Board
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Co-Founder and Co-CEO
EXPERTISE
Lars Seier Christensen is an internationally recognized pioneer in FX and derivatives trading, with a distinguished career spanning finance, technology, entrepreneurship, and blockchain innovation.
As a visionary investor, he bridges traditional finance and the digital economy, helping shape the future of decentralized finance and Web3.
Beyond finance, Christensen’s interests are diverse — spanning philosophy, politics, fine dining, art, wine, sports, and philanthropy.
He is also a dedicated supporter of classical liberal and libertarian causes, promoting individual freedom and innovation in economic thought.
BLOCKCHAIN & TRADING
At Seier Capital, Christensen invests across blockchain and Web3 technologies, financial services, art and fashion, food and beverages, sports and entertainment, and social media.
His portfolio emphasizes high-conviction, founder-led ventures driving meaningful change in both traditional and digital industries.
As Co-Founder of Saxo Bank, Christensen revolutionized online trading and investment management, making institutional-grade tools accessible to retail investors.
During his more than 20-year tenure as Co-CEO, Saxo Bank grew to over 1,500 employees across 150 locations, serving clients in 170 countries — establishing itself as one of the leading global multi-asset trading platforms.
EARLY CAREER & VENTURES
Christensen began his entrepreneurial journey in the hospitality and gourmet industry, where he developed a deep passion for fine dining and restaurant management that continues today through his ownership of several acclaimed establishments, including Geranium—Denmark’s first three-Michelin-star restaurant and The World’s Best Restaurant 2022—the avant-garde Alchemist, and Copenhagen’s iconic Café Dan Turèll.
His early ventures as a restaurateur instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for excellence, creativity, and disciplined management.
In 1988, Christensen transitioned into the financial services sector in London, where he specialized in foreign exchange (FX) and derivatives trading—laying the groundwork for his later success as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Saxo Bank and his leadership in fintech and blockchain innovation.
MEDIA PRESENCE
A sought-after commentator on finance, blockchain, and global markets, Christensen regularly shares his views on monetary innovation, decentralization, and entrepreneurship.
His insights have been featured in leading financial and technology outlets, including CoinDesk, Blockworks, and Real Vision.