MJ

Michael Janse

I'm passionate about deep tech and helping startups grow.

San Jose, California

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Consultant

    2023

    Researching new markets and technology areas, financial modeling and business plans, portfolio company fundraising.

2019 - 2023

  • Venture Investor

    2019 - 2023

    Investing in mobility, AI, data analytics and edge. Managing investments in Ethernovia (automotive Ethernet), DataPelago (accelerated AI training and data analytics), HDVI (insurtech for connected cars) and Celona (private 5G networks).

  • Managing Director

    2017 - 2019

    Investing in datacenter, semiconductor, AI and automotive. Managing investments in SiFive (RISC-V design), CNEX (storage controllers), Oculii (synthetic aperture radar), BigStream (data analytics) and Datera (software-defined storage)

2016 - 2017

  • CEO, Co-Founder

    2016 - 2017

    Zzyzx creates blends of engineering polymers and recycled materials that have traditionally been impossible to produce.

2013 - 2016

  • Director, New Business Ventures

    2013 - 2016

    Helped develop M&A strategy to drive ARM growth and to establish the IoT business unit. Focused on IoT, security and ARM in the data center.

  • CEO, Co-Founder

    2010 - 2011

    Ondulé offers a novel approach to scaling planar CMOS semiconductors. Co-founded with a distinguished UC Berkeley researcher.

  • Managing Director

    2007 - 2010

    Venture capital firm investing in semiconductor, electronics, cleantech and advanced materials. Managing investments in Adesto (embedded memory), Crystal IS (UV LEDs), Bridgelux (LEDs), Innovalight (solar), Siluria (catalyst discovery) and Cambrios (touch screen tech)

2002 - 2007

  • Principal

    2002 - 2007

    Investing in semiconductor, compute, cleantech and advanced materials for ARCH. Managing investments in Univa (grid computing), ALIS (helium ion microscopy), Alfalight (telecom lasers), Adesto (embedded memory)