Uri Klarman, Angel Investor

Uri Klarman is the CEO of bloXroute Labs, a blockchain infrastructure company focused on solving scalability challenges in cryptocurrency networks. He has led the firm since 2017, applying his expertise in distributed systems to improve transaction throughput and efficiency. Uri is recognized for his technical leadership and commitment to advancing blockchain performance. Earlier, he pursued a PhD at Northwestern University, where his research uncovered the root causes of the blockchain scalability problem and proposed solutions enabling thousands of on‑chain transactions per second. He also gained industry experience as a software developer at Verint and as a PV engineer at Cadence Design Systems, building a strong foundation in computer networks and systems engineering. As an angel investor, Uri has backed startups in blockchain and crypto infrastructure. His portfolio includes Warlock Labs (Web3 gaming) and Ellipsis Labs (DeFi infrastructure), reflecting his interest in companies innovating at the intersection of decentralized finance and next‑generation blockchain technology.