FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, SaaS, and virtual reality. FJ Labs invests primarily in seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range between $50,000 and $5,000,000. The firm has backed notable companies including Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, ADORE ME, and Earnest.

Matias Barbero

Venture Capital

Zineb Belghiti

Analyst

Camila Bustamante

Investor

William Guillouard

Operating Partner

Arne Halleraker

Partner

Erez Kalir

Venture Partner

Chris Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Jose Marin

Founding Partner

Anshul Ruparell

Founder

Luke Skertich

Investor

Andrea Xu

Investor

Past deals in Benelux

Secfi

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Secfi, Inc. is a company that specializes in pre-wealth advisory solutions, focusing on equity planning and financing for startup employees and founders. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Secfi offers tools and resources designed to help private company shareholders make informed financial decisions regarding their equity from the offer stage to an initial public offering. The company provides options exercise and shareholder financing solutions, along with educational resources and guidance from licensed equity strategists. By simplifying the complexities of equity compensation, Secfi aims to empower employees to better understand their financial options and concentrate on their passions.

byrd

Series C in 2022
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

Moove

Series A in 2022
Operator of a global mobility fintech company intended to democratize access to financial services for mobility entrepreneurs. The company uses embedded alternative credit scoring technology in ride-hailing, logistics, mass transit, and instant delivery platforms, using proprietary performance and revenue analytics to underwrite customers that have previously been excluded from financial services, enabling customers to access and use proprietary performance and revenue analytics of mobility entrepreneurs to underwrite loans.

Dott

Series B in 2022
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

Convious

Series A in 2021
Convious is a company that offers a SaaS-based eCommerce platform tailored for the leisure industry, enabling businesses to implement a direct-to-consumer strategy. The platform enhances the entire customer journey by providing tools for ads management, native applications, dynamic pricing, conversion optimization, and loyalty management. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Convious continuously evaluates and improves the customer experience, purchasing process, and pricing strategies. Its algorithms automate customer pricing based on external variables, helping businesses increase conversion rates and profit margins while reducing reliance on third-party sellers. This approach allows companies to maintain brand control and gain deeper customer insights, ultimately driving revenue through direct bookings.

byrd

Series B in 2021
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

NADUVI

Series A in 2021
Developer of a curated online marketplace intended to sell overstock interior designing products from various brands. The company's marketplace charges a fee from brands to sell their products and these products include furniture, bathroom fittings, and designer lights and receive updates on the collections, enabling customers to realize their conceptualized interior decoration using furniture and decorative accessories.

Dwarfs

Series A in 2021
Dwarfs is an e-commerce platform that buys and grows e-commerce brands on marketplaces.

Secfi

Debt Financing in 2021
Secfi, Inc. is a company that specializes in pre-wealth advisory solutions, focusing on equity planning and financing for startup employees and founders. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Secfi offers tools and resources designed to help private company shareholders make informed financial decisions regarding their equity from the offer stage to an initial public offering. The company provides options exercise and shareholder financing solutions, along with educational resources and guidance from licensed equity strategists. By simplifying the complexities of equity compensation, Secfi aims to empower employees to better understand their financial options and concentrate on their passions.

Dott

Series B in 2021
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

Creative Fabrica

Series A in 2021
Creative Fabrica B.V. is an online platform that specializes in selling fonts, graphics, and craft designs through a subscription model, making premium content from leading designers accessible at affordable prices. Founded in 2016 and based in Amsterdam, the company also allows designers to sell their creations on its portal. In addition to its extensive library of digital crafts and designs, Creative Fabrica offers a suite of creative tools, including Fontcloud for font management, Shapecloud for generating custom words, and Webfont for converting font files into web-compatible formats. The platform aims to reduce project costs and enhance productivity for its users by providing a diverse range of graphic design products.

Finom

Seed Round in 2020
Finom is a financial platform headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Launched in 2019, Finom integrates banking, accounting, invoicing, and expense management into a single mobile-first solution. This approach allows users to efficiently manage their finances directly from their smartphones, streamlining financial processes and enhancing productivity. By providing fast and simple online financial services, Finom aims to save time and reduce costs for early-stage businesses and SMEs.

byrd

Series A in 2020
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

Finom

Seed Round in 2020
Finom is a financial platform headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Launched in 2019, Finom integrates banking, accounting, invoicing, and expense management into a single mobile-first solution. This approach allows users to efficiently manage their finances directly from their smartphones, streamlining financial processes and enhancing productivity. By providing fast and simple online financial services, Finom aims to save time and reduce costs for early-stage businesses and SMEs.

Secfi

Series A in 2019
Secfi, Inc. is a company that specializes in pre-wealth advisory solutions, focusing on equity planning and financing for startup employees and founders. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Secfi offers tools and resources designed to help private company shareholders make informed financial decisions regarding their equity from the offer stage to an initial public offering. The company provides options exercise and shareholder financing solutions, along with educational resources and guidance from licensed equity strategists. By simplifying the complexities of equity compensation, Secfi aims to empower employees to better understand their financial options and concentrate on their passions.

Dott

Series A in 2019
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

Dott

Series A in 2018
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

Cleara

Seed Round in 2018
Cleara Biotech B.V. develops compounds for selectively eliminating senescent and senescent like cancer cells. The company develops FOXO4 based anti senescence drugs for countering chemotoxicity and therapy resistant cancer cells. Cleara Biotech B.V. is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Spotahome

Series B in 2018
Spotahome, S.L. is an online platform that facilitates the direct booking of mid to long-term accommodation for individuals moving abroad, particularly focusing on expats, students, and professionals. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a range of personally verified properties across major cities in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK, including options such as rooms, apartments, and student dorms. The platform features comprehensive property descriptions, high-quality photographs, HD video tours, and floor plans, allowing tenants to make informed decisions without needing to conduct in-person viewings. Spotahome aims to streamline the rental process for both tenants and landlords, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in securing accommodations.

Secfi

Seed Round in 2018
Secfi, Inc. is a company that specializes in pre-wealth advisory solutions, focusing on equity planning and financing for startup employees and founders. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Secfi offers tools and resources designed to help private company shareholders make informed financial decisions regarding their equity from the offer stage to an initial public offering. The company provides options exercise and shareholder financing solutions, along with educational resources and guidance from licensed equity strategists. By simplifying the complexities of equity compensation, Secfi aims to empower employees to better understand their financial options and concentrate on their passions.

Menu Next Door

Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door connects local chefs with customers seeking homemade meals. Chefs from diverse backgrounds share their culinary talents, offering a variety of delicious dishes inspired by global cuisines. The platform allows users to order freshly prepared food directly from their neighbors, ensuring affordability and eliminating delivery charges. By fostering a sense of community, Menu Next Door enhances the dining experience, allowing customers to interact with the chefs and learn about the dishes they prepare. Operating primarily in the U.K., Belgium, and France, the service emphasizes quality, accessibility, and the importance of community in food sharing.

Catawiki

Series C in 2015
Catawiki B.V. is an online auction house based in the Netherlands that specializes in the buying and selling of rare, vintage, and hard-to-find items. Founded in 2008, the platform hosts weekly auctions across a wide range of categories, including collectibles, art, design, jewelry, watches, and classic cars, among others. Users can explore an extensive catalog that features items such as banknotes, comics, coins, stamps, and various forms of art. Catawiki's business model caters to enthusiasts by enabling them to discover unique objects that align with their interests and passions. Additionally, the platform allows buyers to manage and track their personal collections, enhancing their overall experience. With additional operations in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, Catawiki serves a diverse European market.

SeatGeek

Series C in 2015
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that allows fans to buy and sell tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Established in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company operates additional offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek aggregates ticket listings and employs a data engine that evaluates ticket deals, featuring a 'Deal Score' system that rates tickets on a scale of 0 to 100 to help consumers assess the relative value of options. The platform also includes an event discovery tool that generates recommendations based on user preferences and favorite teams and artists. By analyzing various ticket listings and providing detailed information about venues and average ticket prices, SeatGeek aims to offer a cost-effective and user-friendly ticket purchasing experience. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scribnia, LLC.
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