Michael Janse

Michael Janse is an experienced venture capital professional with a robust background in technology investments. Currently serving as a Consultant at ARCH Venture Partners and an Advisor at Essentia Ventures, Michael previously held roles including Venture Investor at Qualcomm Ventures, where investments centered on mobility, AI, and data analytics. As Managing Director at Samsung Venture Investment, Michael focused on datacenter and semiconductor investments. Michael co-founded Zzyzx Polymers and Ondulé Semiconductor, contributing innovative solutions in engineering polymers and CMOS semiconductors, respectively. Earlier career highlights include serving as Managing Director at Harris & Harris Group and Principal at ARCH Venture Partners, where strategic investments were made across various high-tech sectors. Michael holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University.