Caro Krissman
About Caro Krissman
Caro Krissman is a repeat founder and professional CEO based in his native Los Angeles. His experience covers VC-backed startups, PE-sponsored scale-ups, turnarounds and Big Tech, in technology, logistics, supply chain and finance. Crunchbase also credits him with 9-figure M&A experience across multiple exits and acquisitions, and says he is a NACD member.
He founded Outdoor Tech, which he sold in 2016. He then co-founded INLT, a U.S. customs technology company, and was its co-CEO and executive chairman. Amazon acquired INLT in 2019. At Amazon he led product management for Ocean Freight and Drayage, and he later worked on venture capital and startups at AWS.
His site says a16z hired him as interim CEO of MVMNT, where he ran a turnaround and recruited a long-term CEO. In November 2024 Lone View Capital took a majority stake in CargoSprint, and Krissman, a longtime board advisor, became its CEO. In December 2024 CargoSprint announced its acquisition of Advent eModal.
His public angel record is thin. Crunchbase lists one investment, in INLT, the company he co-founded. PitchBook lists two: INLT (April 2018) and a seed round in Plentina, a consumer finance company (October 2021). Crunchbase also shows him as an advisor and angel investor at Lumenus from 2015 to 2019.
Crunchbase describes his angel investments as small and few. His personal site calls him an occasional angel investor and lists him as not available for angel investing, so check whether he is investing before you pitch him.
No AI-specific angel investments are public. Crunchbase says he advises several high-growth AI firms. Its listed advisor roles are Sign-Speak (since May 2023) and MVMNT (since August 2024). These are advisory roles, and no public source confirms an equity investment in either company.
No stated stage, check size or geography is public. His operating background is in logistics, supply chain, B2B SaaS, fintech and consumer goods. His site says that at AWS he worked with VCs in AI, supply chain, fintech and SaaS.
- INLT: customs technology and logistics platform he co-founded. He invested in 2018, and Amazon acquired it in 2019.
- Plentina: consumer finance company. PitchBook records a seed round in October 2021.
- Lumenus: Crunchbase lists him as advisor and angel investor from 2015 to 2019.
- crunchbase.com/person/caro-krissman-2
- krissman.com
- pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/234628-48
- cbinsights.com/investor/caro-krissman
- businesswire.com/news/home/20241112438886/en/CargoSprint-Announces-Str
- businesswire.com/news/home/20241213332327/en/CargoSprint-Acquires-Adve
- najafi.capital/individual-investor/individual-angel-caro-krissman
- linkedin.com/posts/carokrissman_global-customs-lead-activity-686077827
Investing activity
Caro Krissman has made 1 investment according to Crunchbase across 1 portfolio company, and has led 1 round, seen 1 exit and founded 3 companies.
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Frequently asked questions about Caro Krissman
Is Caro Krissman an angel investor?
Yes, in a limited way. Crunchbase says he has a number of small angel investments, and his own site calls him an occasional angel investor.
Is Caro Krissman currently investing in startups?
His personal site lists him as not available for angel investing or for advisor and board roles. PitchBook labels him as actively seeking investments, so the sources conflict.
What is Caro Krissman's check size?
He has not made a check size public. Only the INLT, Plentina and Lumenus relationships are public, and none of them discloses his amount.
What stage and sectors does Caro Krissman back?
He has not stated a stage focus. His known investments and advisory work are in logistics technology, fintech and AI.
What companies has Caro Krissman founded or led?
He founded Outdoor Tech and co-founded INLT, which Amazon acquired in 2019. He is now CEO of CargoSprint.
Does Caro Krissman advise AI companies?
Crunchbase says he advises several high-growth AI firms. Its listed advisor roles are MVMNT and Sign-Speak.
Where is Caro Krissman based?
Caro Krissman is based in Los Angeles, California, United States.
How can founders reach Caro Krissman?
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