Janis Krums

Janis Krums is an active angel investor with a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors and stages. He has invested in companies such as Impira, SingleStore, and PlanGrid, focusing on early-stage investments in technology, healthcare, sustainability, e-commerce, and FinTech. His investment range typically spans from $5,000 to $50,000, primarily targeting seed and pre-seed stages. In addition to his investment activities, Krums has a background in entrepreneurship and business development. He founded EKJ Capital in 2014, through which he has made several notable investments, including MeUndies, Flexport, and Mapbox. He also served as the CEO and co-founder of Opportunity, a company acquired in 2018. His professional experience spans various locations, including New York City, Silicon Valley, Boston, Riga, Sarasota, Los Angeles, and Miami. Krums holds degrees from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, Menlo College, and the University of San Francisco. He is also a Venture Partner at Change Ventures and an investor in BADideas.fund, supporting early-stage startups in Central and Eastern Europe. His diverse background and strategic approach to investing have contributed to his reputation as a seasoned angel investor.

Early-stage companies, Innovative business models, Scalable growth potential, Strong founding teams, Clear market differentiation