FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a U.S.-based investment firm established in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm operates with a stage-agnostic approach, primarily targeting marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. FJ Labs focuses its investments on seed and Series A rounds, with a financial commitment ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm has invested in a variety of notable companies, including Alibaba Group, beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, and ADORE ME.

Matias Barbero

Investor

Zineb Belghiti

Associate

Camila Bustamante

Analyst

Andres Santos Cantu

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Agapitos Diakogiannis

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Nancy Dong

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Vivian Graves

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Fabrice Grinda

Founding Partner

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Arne Halleraker

Partner

Mark Lurie

Venture Partner

Jose Marin

Founding Partner

Martin Pustilnick

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Guimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Luke Skertich

Investor

Kelly Tully

Head of Platform / Investor

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Andrea Xu

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Xclaim

Series A in 2023
XClaim Inc. operates an electronic platform for bankruptcy claims. The company provides XCLAIM that offers information on sourcing of claims and sellers, electronic trading facility, direct transfers of trading data, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities. XCLAIM Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Zeel

Convertible Note in 2023
Zeel Networks, Inc. offers Zeel, a solution to book same-day in-home massages with licensed and vetted therapists in New York City, Long Island/The Hamptons, Los Angeles, Miami/Palm Beach, Baltimore, and San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Nashville, Tennessee. It allows users to book chair massage sessions via its iPhone or Android applications, web site, and mobile site. The company also provides Zeel Spa, a staffing solution for spas, salons, and hotels to book a licensed, vetted Zeel massage therapist to fill vacant appointments due to last-minute staff absences. It also delivers massage on demand services in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Louisville, Kentucky. Zeel Networks, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Scalefast

Series B in 2020
Scalefast is a digital commerce solution that simplifies and streamlines e-Commerce for inspirational brands. The company uses a powerful combination of Artificial Intelligence and e-Commerce expertise. It provides the infrastructure and full-service business operations necessary to scale quickly and increase revenue, with everything needed under one roof. Scalefast takes the complexity out of digital commerce for brands in the entertainment, consumer goods, and fashion industries. It is based in Los Angeles, with offices in Paris and Madrid, and was founded in 2014.

Brainbase

Series A in 2020
Brainbase Inc. develops and markets a platform for licensing business. It offers Brainbase Assist, a tool that enables users to manage and collaborate on their licensing business. The company’s tool also allows users to track metrics, such as total sales and royalties, rights availability, and upcoming events. In addition, its tool helps users to compare licensee performance, and measure quarterly and annual growth rates. Brainbase Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Scratch

Series B in 2019
Scratch Financial, operating under the brand Scratchpay, is the leading provider of accessible payment plans for veterinary care in the United States. Established in 2016 by Caleb Morse and John Keatley, the company is based in Los Angeles, California. Scratchpay collaborates with veterinary clinics to offer pet owners straightforward and pet-friendly financing options. The platform allows users to apply for and receive approval for payment plans in approximately 90 seconds, facilitating timely access to essential veterinary services. Scratchpay aims to enhance the affordability and transparency of veterinary care, ultimately ensuring that more pet owners can obtain the medical attention their animals require.

Hemster

Series A in 2019
Hemster, Inc. is an on-demand tailoring service founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in garment alteration and hemming services, enabling customers to achieve their desired fit regardless of where they shop. Hemster partners with brand-name retailers nationwide, allowing them to offer tailored sizing solutions from off-the-rack inventory through its Perfect Fit Platform. This approach helps eliminate the common challenge of finding the right size, enhancing the shopping experience for customers. Hemster also operates in key markets such as the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York.

LÜK

Seed Round in 2019
LÜK operates an online talent marketplace specifically designed for the fashion and entertainment industries, connecting clients with a diverse array of professionals, including models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. By aggregating top talent agencies into a single platform, LÜK simplifies the process of locating and booking creative talent for photo and video shoots, allowing brands to efficiently cast from multiple premium agencies. In addition to facilitating talent bookings, LÜK is evolving into a payments platform for the industry, addressing a significant pain point where talent agencies often wait 60 to 150 days for payment. By factoring the receivables of over 150 talent agencies within its network, LÜK ensures that these agencies receive same-day payouts, thereby enhancing cash flow and operational efficiency.

Rebag

Series C in 2019
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Yumi

Seed Round in 2019
Yumi is the definitive source for parents seeking to understand what they are feeding their children and why, offering a science-based early childhood meal delivery program that is the most convenient and most nutritional option in the market.

ProducePay

Series B in 2018
Produce Pay was first conceived at Cornell University. With strong support from experienced faculty and the student body, it was able to rapidly gain momentum. Produce Pay obtained recognition from Cornell’s entrepreneurial community and was soon dubbed "The Next Johnson Start-Up," in reference to Cornell’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.

The/Studio

Series A in 2018
The/Studio Technologies, Inc. is a custom manufacturing platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2010 by Joseph Heller. The company specializes in providing design, digitizing, and vector art services for a variety of products, including patches, woven labels, shirts, caps, and promotional items. Their offerings encompass custom patches, labels, apparel, accessories, and collectibles, making it a comprehensive destination for businesses and individuals seeking tailored manufacturing solutions. The platform simplifies the manufacturing process by leveraging a network of vetted factories, allowing customers to manage everything from design to production without the complexities of supply chain management. With no minimum order quantities, quick turnaround times, and competitive pricing, The/Studio aims to make custom product manufacturing accessible and efficient for all users.

Hooch

Seed Round in 2018
Hooch Inc. operates a subscription-based mobile application that provides its members with access to cocktail drinks at a network of bars in New York and Los Angeles. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the app is designed to enhance the user experience by offering rewards, including cashback and exclusive perks, when members travel, shop, or dine with global partners. Based in New York, Hooch aims to create a unique social experience for its users while promoting local bars.

FairClaims

Seed Round in 2018
FairClaims is the most efficient, cost-effective online dispute resolution platform for enterprise.

Allset

Series A in 2017
Allset Technologies, Inc., operating as Allset, is a mobile application designed to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to locate restaurants, place orders, and make payments seamlessly. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Allset focuses on connecting busy diners with local restaurants, specifically catering to those seeking quick meals and contactless pickup options. The platform aims to streamline everyday dining by allowing users to pre-order sit-down lunches, ensuring that their meals are ready without the need for waiting. Allset leverages advanced technology to respond to shifting neighborhood demand patterns and promote a frictionless experience for both diners and restaurants.

Rebag

Series B in 2017
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Meero

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Meero aims to revolutionize the world of photography by allowing photographers to dedicate themselves to their passion. From providing revenues and market research to invoicing, post-production, and delivery, Meero takes care of all the laborious, time-consuming tasks which plague the industry. Above all, the company aims to provide them with tools for file compatibility, CRM, marketing, and other daily needs. In addition to this, they'll have access to a series of educational masterclasses, inspiring documentaries, meetups with photographers in 35 different countries, a magazine in 2 different languages, and even a foundation supporting photography worldwide. Meero also solves a major problem in the world of photography: photo editing. Normally 60 minutes of actual shooting will take up to 4 hours of extra post-production work. The cutting-edge content enrichment technologies the company is currently developing can reduce this time to a few seconds, solving the problems of long delivery times, inconsistent photo rendering and unfair prices. Meero further gives artists the chance to work with major brands and take advantage of a whole range of solutions that simplify their work and make the production of beautiful images far easier. These innovations allow brands, and soon individual consumers, to access made-to-measure photo and video solutions around the world. Meero manages the photoshoot process from beginning to end, guaranteeing unbeatable prices, delivery times of less than 24 hours and professional photo quality. Today Meero is: - The world's leading on-demand photography platform - A suite of tools dedicated to photographers' activities; masterclasses, a magazine in four different languages, inspiring documentaries, a community of artists, and a foundation in support of photography - The leader in image-processing artificial intelligence - 60,000 photographers around the world - 800 team members of 49 different nationalities - 1 Photoshoot delivered every 25 seconds - 6 offices: Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Bangalore, Singapore

Parsley Health

Seed Round in 2017
Parsley Health is a new kind of healthcare service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into cutting-edge primary care. The company was founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., a Columbia-trained physician, digital health expert and leader in functional medicine. Parsley clinics are currently open in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco. Learn more at www.parsleyhealth.com

Allset

Seed Round in 2016
Allset Technologies, Inc., operating as Allset, is a mobile application designed to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to locate restaurants, place orders, and make payments seamlessly. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Allset focuses on connecting busy diners with local restaurants, specifically catering to those seeking quick meals and contactless pickup options. The platform aims to streamline everyday dining by allowing users to pre-order sit-down lunches, ensuring that their meals are ready without the need for waiting. Allset leverages advanced technology to respond to shifting neighborhood demand patterns and promote a frictionless experience for both diners and restaurants.

Second Home

Convertible Note in 2016
Second Home Ltd. is a workspace provider that leases and operates office spaces tailored for entrepreneurs, innovators, and social enterprises. Founded in 2014 by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. In addition to its London base, Second Home has expanded its presence to Lisbon and Los Angeles, offering unique environments designed to foster creativity and collaboration among its members. The company's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and creative businesses is reflected in its innovative workspace solutions.

Coupang

Series E in 2016
Coupang Corp. operates an online retail platform that offers a wide range of products, including baby goods, fashion, beauty products, electronics, and home decor, along with daily discounted deals on various goods and services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, aiming to provide competitive prices and a personalized shopping experience through its mobile application. Coupang leverages innovative technology to enhance operations, focusing on improving the end-to-end customer experience, particularly in areas like last-mile delivery and product discovery. With additional offices in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Coupang has established itself as a significant player in the global e-commerce market.

Rebag

Series A in 2016
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Virool

Series A in 2016
Virool, Inc. develops and offers a native video advertising platform for brand marketers. Its platform enables brands to host their video, design the campaign, target audience, and analyze results on the Web. The platform for publishers is a supply-side platform for video and customizable layout and design to maximize revenue; and for advertisers to maximize brand impact with programmatic video distribution platform, advertainment, eIQ emotional insights, and real-time analytics. The company serves advertisers and publishers. Virool, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in New York, New York; St. Petersburg, Russia; Toronto, Canada; and Los Angeles, California.

Managed by Q

Series B in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. operates a workplace management platform that simplifies office operations by providing a variety of on-demand and subscription services. These services include cleaning, maintenance, IT support, supply replenishment, and wellness initiatives. In addition, the company offers facility services, project management for office planning and renovations, and workplace staffing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Managed by Q connects businesses with essential services to enhance workplace efficiency. The company is dedicated to creating economic opportunities by fostering good jobs for its operators and supporting small businesses. With operations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Managed by Q aims to transform the management of workspaces.

Second Home

Series A in 2016
Second Home Ltd. is a workspace provider that leases and operates office spaces tailored for entrepreneurs, innovators, and social enterprises. Founded in 2014 by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. In addition to its London base, Second Home has expanded its presence to Lisbon and Los Angeles, offering unique environments designed to foster creativity and collaboration among its members. The company's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and creative businesses is reflected in its innovative workspace solutions.

Rebag

Seed Round in 2015
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Breeze

Seed Round in 2014
As of July 21, 2016, Breeze suspended operations. Breeze offers fleet management technology that modernizes car ownership by making it flexible and accessible to all. Breeze was launched in 2014 by [Jeff Pang](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jeff-pang#/entity), [Ned Ryan](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ned-ryan#/entity), and [Charlie Fang](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/charlie-fang#/entity). It is active in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Washington, and Boston, although the company is no longer accepting new customers (for its old leasing platform).

Zeel

Venture Round in 2014
Zeel Networks, Inc. offers Zeel, a solution to book same-day in-home massages with licensed and vetted therapists in New York City, Long Island/The Hamptons, Los Angeles, Miami/Palm Beach, Baltimore, and San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Nashville, Tennessee. It allows users to book chair massage sessions via its iPhone or Android applications, web site, and mobile site. The company also provides Zeel Spa, a staffing solution for spas, salons, and hotels to book a licensed, vetted Zeel massage therapist to fill vacant appointments due to last-minute staff absences. It also delivers massage on demand services in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Louisville, Kentucky. Zeel Networks, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.