Kris trained as a medical doctor and academic psychiatrist and earned a neuroscience PhD at King’s College London. He later founded Culture Trip, moving from research and medicine into building a consumer travel and media business.
At Firgun Ventures, his focus is quantum technology. Firgun focuses on Series A and Series B companies across quantum computing, sensing and communications. Its biography also identifies Kris as an early angel investor in Cambridge Quantum Computing, now part of Quantinuum. His career connects scientific depth, the demands of commercializing a new idea and the organizational work required to scale a company.
Where Kris can help
- Deep-tech commercialization
- Scientific founder transitions
- Quantum venture investing
- Consumer company building
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Kris Naudts.
Ventures
Firgun Ventures
founding and managing partner
Culture Trip
founder
Highlights
- Moved from academic psychiatry into technology entrepreneurship
- Now invests in quantum-technology businesses
Questionsfounders ask aboutKris Naudts
What scientific background does Kris bring?
He trained in medicine and psychiatry and holds a neuroscience PhD from King’s College London.
What did he build before Firgun?
He founded Culture Trip, a travel and media company, before focusing on quantum-technology investing.
Why is that combination useful to scientific founders?
It provides context for the transition from technical expertise to product, organization and commercial execution.
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