Christen Ager-Hanssen

Christen Eugen Ager-Hanssen (born July 29, 1962) is a Norwegian internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Since the late 1990s, he has been based in London and is a highly controversial private equity professional. 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.

Ager-Hanssen claims to be recognized for his expertise in the Internet. His work to commercialize the Internet in the 1990s included early experiments with search engines, internet infrastructure such as satellite internet access, legal music distribution, banking and financial services, e-mail advertising, banner ads, and pay-per-click advertising. 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.