FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, primarily focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, software as a service, and virtual reality. FJ Labs typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with investment amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000.

Matias Barbero

Investor

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Arne Halleraker

Principal

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Past deals in Madrid

Rive

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Rive is redefining how people buy, sell, and rent homes. Rive brings simplicity to switching homes by providing liquidity to sellers and fully renovated, move-in-ready homes for buyers while providing real estate agents with a unique combination of tech tools and products to give superior service to their customers. As a result, our customers have access to everything they need for a successful real estate transaction, from cutting-edge real-time market insights to renovation services delivered by local real estate professionals who guide them at every step. ‘Rive’ means leading edge and groundbreaking, just like the idea Rive was founded on: that selling homes should be simple and stress-free. To make this a reality, the Rive platform brings together all the different solutions that you need to change your life and property. Since we started in 2017, we have grown from a local iBuyer into a team of more than 300 real estate professionals in Finland, Spain, and Poland, and expanded our offering into a full-service real estate platform that provides a range of solutions for selling, buying, renovating, and financing your home. Rive is headquartered in Helsinki and is operating in all the major cities in Finland as well as Warsaw, Poland, and Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Rive service concept is developed by Homerun Technologies Ltd. You can find more about us: www.rivehomes.com

Fuell

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Fuell is a premier expense management platform that brings SMEs' financing into the current era.

TaxDown

Seed Round in 2022
TaxDown is a pioneering company in the digital tax advisory sector, offering an innovative platform that simplifies the process of filing income tax returns. By collaborating with the Tax Agency, TaxDown allows users to submit their income statements directly through its platform. The system employs extensive data validation and an advanced algorithm to identify all available deductions, ensuring that users can maximize their savings. This digital and automated approach not only streamlines tax computation but also aims to deliver desired outcomes for taxpayers, making tax filing more accessible and efficient.

Vivla

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vivla offers second homeownership by helping people buy, own, and sell the fractions of the second home that fits their life.

Playtomic

Series C in 2021
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

GuruCall

Pre Seed Round in 2021
World knowledge marketplace where World Leaders will help and share there experience with others.

WOW Shop

Seed Round in 2021
WOW Shop is an innovative retail company with the mission to make retailing existing.

Fuell

Seed Round in 2021
Fuell is a premier expense management platform that brings SMEs' financing into the current era.

TaxDown

Seed Round in 2021
TaxDown is a pioneering company in the digital tax advisory sector, offering an innovative platform that simplifies the process of filing income tax returns. By collaborating with the Tax Agency, TaxDown allows users to submit their income statements directly through its platform. The system employs extensive data validation and an advanced algorithm to identify all available deductions, ensuring that users can maximize their savings. This digital and automated approach not only streamlines tax computation but also aims to deliver desired outcomes for taxpayers, making tax filing more accessible and efficient.

Vamos

Seed Round in 2020
Vamos Motor Company, S.L. is an online car rental service founded in 2019 and based in Madrid, Spain. The company aims to transform the traditional car ownership experience by leveraging technology and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Vamos offers a platform that allows consumers to rent vehicles online, providing home delivery and a fixed monthly fee that covers all maintenance costs. This model facilitates a convenient car-as-a-service experience for both consumers and sellers, streamlining the process of accessing vehicles without the burdens of ownership.

Scalefast

Series B in 2020
Scalefast Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing comprehensive digital commerce solutions for brands in the entertainment, consumer goods, and fashion industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in Madrid and Paris, Scalefast offers tools and services that encompass business infrastructure, e-commerce operations, internationalization, fulfillment, and fraud protection. The platform simplifies online selling by incorporating features such as social sign-on, local currency and language support, and advanced checkout options including cross-sell and up-sell capabilities, exclusive bundling, subscriptions, and loyalty programs. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence and extensive e-commerce expertise, Scalefast enables brands to scale quickly and enhance revenue, effectively reducing the complexities associated with digital commerce.

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2020
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

GuruCall

Pre Seed Round in 2020
World knowledge marketplace where World Leaders will help and share there experience with others.

Auro Travel

Venture Round in 2019
Auro Travel is the largest provider of private vehicle services in Spain, specializing in offering a car service with a driver that is legal, professional, and discreet. The company focuses on delivering a personalized experience, adapting to the unique needs of each client. Auro Travel operates a ride-hailing platform that facilitates comfortable and reliable transportation for individuals, as well as tailored services for businesses and special events. Clients can conveniently book rides through an online tool or mobile application, ensuring affordable and accessible transportation options. With a commitment to professionalism and discretion, Auro Travel guarantees a seamless and satisfactory service.

Rive

Series A in 2019
Rive is redefining how people buy, sell, and rent homes. Rive brings simplicity to switching homes by providing liquidity to sellers and fully renovated, move-in-ready homes for buyers while providing real estate agents with a unique combination of tech tools and products to give superior service to their customers. As a result, our customers have access to everything they need for a successful real estate transaction, from cutting-edge real-time market insights to renovation services delivered by local real estate professionals who guide them at every step. ‘Rive’ means leading edge and groundbreaking, just like the idea Rive was founded on: that selling homes should be simple and stress-free. To make this a reality, the Rive platform brings together all the different solutions that you need to change your life and property. Since we started in 2017, we have grown from a local iBuyer into a team of more than 300 real estate professionals in Finland, Spain, and Poland, and expanded our offering into a full-service real estate platform that provides a range of solutions for selling, buying, renovating, and financing your home. Rive is headquartered in Helsinki and is operating in all the major cities in Finland as well as Warsaw, Poland, and Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Rive service concept is developed by Homerun Technologies Ltd. You can find more about us: www.rivehomes.com

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2019
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Spotahome

Series B in 2018
Spotahome is a platform focused on mid- to long-term residential rentals, revolutionizing the property market by providing comprehensive listings for stays of over 30 days. The service allows tenants to book accommodations exclusively through online viewings, eliminating the need for in-person visits and streamlining the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome employs professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to create high-quality audio-visual content, including photos, HD video tours, and detailed floor plans, along with thorough descriptions of properties and their neighborhoods. The platform also offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome has expanded its presence to 11 cities across eight European countries, supported by significant funding from investors such as Kleiner Perkins. The company operates offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

Gestaxi

Seed Round in 2017
agency, comprehensive taxi management, financing, purchase and sale of taxi licenses, insurance, taxi driver training, credits, taxi, and workshops

Ticketbis

Series E in 2015
Ticketbis enables users to purchase and sell tickets for concerts, festivals, theater plays, sporting events, and more. It has more than one million customers worldwide. Ticketbis was launched by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena in December 2009 and its main operations are based in Madrid, Spain with presence in other countries such as Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, New Zealand, and more.

Ticketbis

Series A in 2011
Ticketbis enables users to purchase and sell tickets for concerts, festivals, theater plays, sporting events, and more. It has more than one million customers worldwide. Ticketbis was launched by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena in December 2009 and its main operations are based in Madrid, Spain with presence in other countries such as Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, New Zealand, and more.
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