DEFENCE & DUAL-USE INVESTMENT PLATFORM · LATVIA, EU

Capital for
Technologies Shaping Europe’s Security Future

Janus Capital is a regulated investment platform focused on defence, dual-use technologies, and strategic industrial sectors.

We partner with companies operating across autonomous systems, industrial technologies, and next-generation security infrastructure — businesses where operational capability, technological relevance, and scalable execution define long-term value.

Our approach combines institutional capital discipline, sector expertise, and deep understanding of rapidly evolving European defence and industrial markets.

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€800B
EU Defence Investment by 2029
~5%
Baltic Defence Spending (% of GDP)
€150B
EU–Ukraine Joint Defence Fund
About Janus Capital

Investing in Technologies Proven by Operational Reality

European defence and industrial sectors are undergoing structural transformation. Rising defence budgets, technological rearmament, and growing demand for sovereign infrastructure are reshaping capital allocation across the region.

Janus Capital focuses on companies operating in sectors where demand is already forming faster than production capacity and specialised capital.

We invest with a long-term perspective, prioritising operationally capable businesses positioned for scalable growth, strategic relevance, and sustainable market demand.

Rather than chasing short-term trends, we focus on technologies and industrial capabilities capable of becoming part of Europe’s long-term strategic infrastructure.

Why Janus Capital
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Sector Expertise
Deep understanding of defence, dual-use, and industrial markets shaped by technology, infrastructure, and long-term geopolitical shifts.
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Institutional Discipline
Structured investment process built around due diligence, capital discipline, and long-term value creation.
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Operational Perspective
We evaluate companies not only through financial metrics, but through production capability, scalability, execution quality, and operational resilience.
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Strategic Network
Access to investors, operators, industrial partners, and institutional relationships across the Baltics and wider European market.
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Leadership
Petro Pekur
Founder

Defence is where Europe's structural spending is heading for the next decade. We're not chasing a trend — we're positioning ahead of one of the clearest capital shifts of our time.

Petro Pekur brings more than 15 years of experience across banking, corporate finance, and institutional relationship management.

Throughout his career, he has worked with large-scale financial structures, corporate clients, and strategic growth initiatives within the Ukrainian banking sector, combining financial expertise with a strong operational perspective.

His background includes leadership roles in banking, development of corporate financing directions, and building long-term institutional partnerships in complex and evolving markets.

At Janus Capital, he leads the firm’s strategic direction, investment positioning, and long-term capital development initiatives.

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Leadership
Antons Krēsliņš
CEO & Member of the Board

Modern conflict is decided by technology and the people who can adapt it in real time. We invest where that edge is being built — unmanned systems, secure communications, critical-infrastructure defence.

Antons Krēsliņš leads Janus Capital Partners from its foundation and oversees strategic management, investment processes, and regulatory relations.

The company was created as a specialised investment platform focused exclusively on defence and dual-use technologies.

His professional background includes financial management, operational management, and work with alternative investments across the Baltic Sea region.

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Leadership
Aleksandrs Larionovs
Head of Investor Relations

Our investors aren't just backing a fund — they're backing a mission to strengthen European security. My job is to make that partnership clear, open and rewarding

Aleksandrs Larionovs brings extensive experience across business development, corporate finance, and the fintech sector, specializing in investment structures and operational management. Throughout his career, he has focused on bridging the gap between innovative technology and capital, helping investors navigate complex financial landscapes while ensuring they remain seamlessly aligned with market dynamics and strategic insights. His professional background includes financial process optimization, cross-border project management, and building high-value strategic partnerships. At Janus Capital, Aleksandrs leads investor relations, strategic positioning, and partner development, driving capital growth and fostering collaboration within the defense and dual-use technology sectors.

 

Ready to Shape What Comes Next?

Janus Capital partners with founders and investors building the future of defence and dual-use technology. Join us to be part of it.