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European VC in USA | Investing in compliant startups | The government is my most important LP | Advisor @compai | Managing Partner @ Compliant Capital

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A Europe-first VC in the U.S. who blends high-minded policy playbooks with venture horsepower. He invests in compliance-forward startups, advises regulators and founders, and treats X like a stage for shaping the future of AI and public-private partnership. Expect big timelines, bigger opinions, and a steady stream of provocative takes.

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Henrick schedules global regime change between his €12 dinners and 3.5-hour lunches, impressive ambition, if only empires had calendar invites.

Secured government-level relationships as a primary LP and converted that stature into real influence, plus multiple viral tweets (one topping ~1.05M views) that turned policy rhetoric into brand and deal momentum.

To align public capital and regulation with cutting-edge technology so that compliant, well-governed startups, especially in Europe, win the AI age; to prove that policy-aware investing can outcompete short-term, deregulated models and deliver long-term societal value.

Faith in regulation as a competitive advantage; conviction that governments should be active partners (and LPs) in building infrastructure; pride in European social models and public services; skepticism toward unregulated American consumer capitalism; belief that long timelines and rigorous compliance produce durable outcomes.

Deep government and policy relationships, a clear long-term vision, knack for viral messaging, credibility in compliance-first investing, and the ability to turn regulatory themes into deal flow and media attention.

Can come across as culturally aloof or superior (alienating US audiences), leans toward grandiose timelines that invite skepticism, sometimes relies on provocation over nuance, and may struggle with tactical follower engagement versus big-picture proclamations.

Lean into threads that explain the compliance-investing playbook step-by-step, host regular X Spaces with regulators and founders, post short behind-the-scenes videos from due diligence or site visits, pin a concise ‘policy + investment’ primer, and balance provocative cultural takes with humble, actionable content. Use polls and AMAs to convert vocal followers into newsletter subscribers or community members, and avoid letting hot takes derail constructive conversations.

Fun fact: Henrick once tweeted a plan to open a 330 mÂČ 'AI superpower' data center with construction starting in 2037 and operations by 2041, he treats the distant future like a product launch. Stats: 153,498 followers, follows 203, and has tweeted 1,409 times. His top tweets regularly crack seven- and eight-figure view counts.

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