FJ Labs

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.

Matias Barbero

Investor

Zineb Belghiti

Operations Associate

Fabrice Grinda

Co-Founder

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Arne Halleraker

Principal

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Jose Marin

Co-Founder

Güimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Jeff Weinstein

Principal

Past deals in England

NymCard

Series B in 2025
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Bondaval

Series B in 2024
Bondaval is a digital platform based in London that focuses on B2B credit security, aiming to transform traditional collateral-based instruments and trade credit insurance. Founded in 2020, Bondaval provides a more secure, capital-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods such as bank guarantees. The platform allows for real-time issuance, amendment, renewal, and claims processing, enhancing the accessibility of credit security for businesses. By offering features like live risk monitoring, alerts, and streamlined claims handling, Bondaval enables companies to optimize their working capital and save time, ultimately supporting their growth by democratizing access to innovative credit solutions.

Manual

Venture Round in 2024
Manual is a men's health and well-being startup based in London, UK, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing a suite of diagnostic tools and blood tests that facilitate data-driven health solutions tailored for men. Manual aims to destigmatize discussions surrounding men's health by offering easy access to advice, free medical support, and treatment options. Its platform addresses various health concerns, including weight management, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and general wellness. By empowering men with the necessary information and resources, Manual encourages proactive decision-making regarding their health and well-being.

Zen Educate

Series B in 2024
Zen Educate Limited is a London-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect teachers with schools. Founded in 2016, the platform facilitates job placements for teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors in various roles, including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions. The company's technology aims to create quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, enhancing the recruitment process in the education sector. Zen Educate also has an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, further supporting its mission to streamline staffing in schools.

Muzz

Series A in 2024
Muzz is a leading online matchmaking platform designed specifically for Muslims seeking marriage. Founded by Shahzad Younas, who transitioned from a successful career in investment banking to focus on this venture, Muzz has grown to over 8 million members and facilitated more than 400,000 successful matches. The app offers features such as personal chatting accounts, friend requests, private information sharing, photo posting, and event planning, catering to the unique cultural values of its users. Headquartered in Aldgate, London, Muzz has received $9 million in investments from various global investors and was notably the first Muslim-centric startup backed by Y Combinator. With a dedicated team of over 65 professionals, Muzz continues to transform how Muslims connect and marry, making a significant impact on the global Muslim community.

Vortexa

Series C in 2024
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2023
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

Vortexa

Convertible Note in 2023
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Calimero Network

Seed Round in 2023
Calimero Network is a blockchain infrastructure company established in 2022 and based in London. It specializes in providing a private blockchain network platform that enables clients to control their data securely. The platform is designed with privacy as a priority, offering features such as fully interoperable cross-contract calls and the ability to manage public assets. Additionally, it supports the bridging of fungible tokens (FTs) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while facilitating encrypted interactions with private shards. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to store, share, and protect their data effectively, ensuring user privacy throughout.

Bondaval

Series A in 2022
Bondaval is a digital platform based in London that focuses on B2B credit security, aiming to transform traditional collateral-based instruments and trade credit insurance. Founded in 2020, Bondaval provides a more secure, capital-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods such as bank guarantees. The platform allows for real-time issuance, amendment, renewal, and claims processing, enhancing the accessibility of credit security for businesses. By offering features like live risk monitoring, alerts, and streamlined claims handling, Bondaval enables companies to optimize their working capital and save time, ultimately supporting their growth by democratizing access to innovative credit solutions.

Yardlink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Calimero Network

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calimero Network is a blockchain infrastructure company established in 2022 and based in London. It specializes in providing a private blockchain network platform that enables clients to control their data securely. The platform is designed with privacy as a priority, offering features such as fully interoperable cross-contract calls and the ability to manage public assets. Additionally, it supports the bridging of fungible tokens (FTs) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while facilitating encrypted interactions with private shards. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to store, share, and protect their data effectively, ensuring user privacy throughout.

Stotles

Seed Round in 2022
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that has developed a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Founded in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive data to provide suppliers with a comprehensive view of the market, enabling them to identify and pursue relevant opportunities effectively. The platform features tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, indicators, and collaboration tools, which help suppliers track potential contract renewals and monitor competitors and buyers. By bringing transparency to the substantial flow of government spending, Stotles equips the most suitable suppliers to engage with government contracts, ultimately facilitating a more efficient procurement process.

NymCard

Series A in 2022
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Yardlink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Headout

Series B in 2022
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to easily discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. The company's app offers a wide range of options, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and various activities such as kayaking and skydiving, catering to travelers in major cities across the United States. By providing access to local events and attractions, Headout aims to enhance the travel experience for users seeking spontaneous adventures. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in London and Dubai. Headout was previously known as Tourlandish Inc. and strives to make real-life experiences more accessible and enjoyable in an increasingly digital world.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Zen Educate Limited is a London-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect teachers with schools. Founded in 2016, the platform facilitates job placements for teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors in various roles, including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions. The company's technology aims to create quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, enhancing the recruitment process in the education sector. Zen Educate also has an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, further supporting its mission to streamline staffing in schools.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2021
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

Beacon

Series B in 2021
Beacon is a digital supply chain and freight platform developed to optimize supply chains with insights and visibility. It offers a freight forwarding service across all modes integrated with its end-to-end visibility platform, connecting each stage of the supply chain to deliver a record of all the information teams need. From bookings to order management, live tracking, and document management, Beacon will move goods with transparency and efficiency, whilst the secure cloud-based software improves accuracy and saves time. The company was founded in 2018 by Fraser Robinson and Dmitri Izmailov and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Headout

Series B in 2021
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to easily discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. The company's app offers a wide range of options, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and various activities such as kayaking and skydiving, catering to travelers in major cities across the United States. By providing access to local events and attractions, Headout aims to enhance the travel experience for users seeking spontaneous adventures. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in London and Dubai. Headout was previously known as Tourlandish Inc. and strives to make real-life experiences more accessible and enjoyable in an increasingly digital world.

Manual

Series A in 2021
Manual is a men's health and well-being startup based in London, UK, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing a suite of diagnostic tools and blood tests that facilitate data-driven health solutions tailored for men. Manual aims to destigmatize discussions surrounding men's health by offering easy access to advice, free medical support, and treatment options. Its platform addresses various health concerns, including weight management, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and general wellness. By empowering men with the necessary information and resources, Manual encourages proactive decision-making regarding their health and well-being.

Vortexa

Series B in 2021
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Yardlink

Seed Round in 2020
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Headout

Seed Round in 2020
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to easily discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. The company's app offers a wide range of options, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and various activities such as kayaking and skydiving, catering to travelers in major cities across the United States. By providing access to local events and attractions, Headout aims to enhance the travel experience for users seeking spontaneous adventures. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in London and Dubai. Headout was previously known as Tourlandish Inc. and strives to make real-life experiences more accessible and enjoyable in an increasingly digital world.

Stotles

Seed Round in 2020
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that has developed a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Founded in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive data to provide suppliers with a comprehensive view of the market, enabling them to identify and pursue relevant opportunities effectively. The platform features tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, indicators, and collaboration tools, which help suppliers track potential contract renewals and monitor competitors and buyers. By bringing transparency to the substantial flow of government spending, Stotles equips the most suitable suppliers to engage with government contracts, ultimately facilitating a more efficient procurement process.

Beacon

Series A in 2020
Beacon is a digital supply chain and freight platform developed to optimize supply chains with insights and visibility. It offers a freight forwarding service across all modes integrated with its end-to-end visibility platform, connecting each stage of the supply chain to deliver a record of all the information teams need. From bookings to order management, live tracking, and document management, Beacon will move goods with transparency and efficiency, whilst the secure cloud-based software improves accuracy and saves time. The company was founded in 2018 by Fraser Robinson and Dmitri Izmailov and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Yardlink

Pre Seed Round in 2019
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Let’s Do This

Seed Round in 2019
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.

Beacon

Seed Round in 2019
Beacon is a digital supply chain and freight platform developed to optimize supply chains with insights and visibility. It offers a freight forwarding service across all modes integrated with its end-to-end visibility platform, connecting each stage of the supply chain to deliver a record of all the information teams need. From bookings to order management, live tracking, and document management, Beacon will move goods with transparency and efficiency, whilst the secure cloud-based software improves accuracy and saves time. The company was founded in 2018 by Fraser Robinson and Dmitri Izmailov and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Vortexa

Series A in 2019
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Let’s Do This

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.

Vortexa

Seed Round in 2018
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

mParticle

Series C in 2017
mParticle, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a customer data platform designed for multi-channel consumer brands. Founded in 2012, mParticle enables businesses to effectively manage and analyze customer data in real time, providing tools for marketers, developers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate their marketing efforts. The platform collects user data from various sources, unifying it into a single view to deliver personalized, omnichannel customer experiences. This capability allows companies to gain actionable insights, optimize customer journeys, and enhance engagement through advanced analytics and audience segmentation. mParticle serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, dining, travel, gaming, and marketing, among others, helping brands accelerate their growth strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR. The company also has additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.

BITKRAFT Ventures

Pre Seed Round in 2017
BITKRAFT Ventures, established in 2015, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, with offices in major digital entertainment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm, led by German serial entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, specializes in early-stage investments in the gaming and esports industries, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. BITKRAFT Ventures focuses on game developers, gaming platforms, gaming-related technology, and emerging sectors like web3, virtual reality, and blockchain applications.

Muzz

Seed Round in 2017
Muzz is a leading online matchmaking platform designed specifically for Muslims seeking marriage. Founded by Shahzad Younas, who transitioned from a successful career in investment banking to focus on this venture, Muzz has grown to over 8 million members and facilitated more than 400,000 successful matches. The app offers features such as personal chatting accounts, friend requests, private information sharing, photo posting, and event planning, catering to the unique cultural values of its users. Headquartered in Aldgate, London, Muzz has received $9 million in investments from various global investors and was notably the first Muslim-centric startup backed by Y Combinator. With a dedicated team of over 65 professionals, Muzz continues to transform how Muslims connect and marry, making a significant impact on the global Muslim community.

Second Home

Convertible Note in 2016
Second Home is a workspace provider, established in 2014, that offers shared office spaces for entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative businesses in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles. The company, founded by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein, operates its headquarters in London, UK. Its spaces aim to foster collaboration and creativity, hosting a variety of cultural events and supporting entrepreneurship.

Pond5

Series A in 2016
Pond5 Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in royalty-free creative assets, including stock video footage, photos, illustrations, music tracks, sound effects, and 3D models. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Prague, Geneva, and Dublin, Pond5 serves filmmakers, creators, and producers by providing a platform for the sale and purchase of creative content. The company distinguishes itself as the largest video-first content marketplace, fostering a vibrant community of over 60,000 professional visual and audio creators. By meaningfully sharing licensing revenue with contributing artists, Pond5 supports sustainable livelihoods for its community while offering innovative features, such as visual search and seamless integration with major video-editing software. The platform aims to enhance the creative process by enabling users to quickly find and utilize content essential for their projects.

Second Home

Series A in 2016
Second Home is a workspace provider, established in 2014, that offers shared office spaces for entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative businesses in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles. The company, founded by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein, operates its headquarters in London, UK. Its spaces aim to foster collaboration and creativity, hosting a variety of cultural events and supporting entrepreneurship.

Eve Sleep

Seed Round in 2015
Eve Sleep plc, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, is a direct-to-consumer sleep brand operating in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and internationally. The company specialises in designing, branding, marketing, and selling a range of sleep products, including mattresses, bed frames, pillows, bedding, and sleep accessories, as well as child and baby cot mattresses and bedding. Eve Sleep differentiates itself by challenging industry norms and advocating for fairness, offering luxury sleep solutions through retail partnerships and its online platform.
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