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 New York

SidelineSwap

Venture Round in 2023
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.

ROOM

Series A in 2023
ROOM is rethinking the modern workplace through affordable, sustainable and flexible solutions that make more room for people at work by designing modular and creative office products that help companies of all sizes build a better work environment. Launched in May 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Chen and Morten Meisner-Jensen, ROOM is backed by Slow Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that was one of the original investors in Casper. Honored by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2018, ROOM is already building the workplace of tomorrow for over 1,500 customers ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 500 companies including Nike, Google, NASA, Salesforce, Uber, Shopify, Wayfair, and more. Learn more about ROOM at www.room.com.

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.

meez

Venture Round in 2022
Meez is a developer of a professional recipe platform that focuses on enhancing culinary operations through technology. The platform provides a comprehensive recipe database that is collaborative and shareable, allowing users to ideate, organize, and execute their culinary visions. Key features include precise ingredient costing, automated scaling and conversions, customized training, and specialized allergen identification. This functionality enables cooks to streamline their recipe development process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in both planning and execution. Meez aims to support culinary professionals by facilitating better recipe management and collaboration within the food industry.

Kickoff

Seed Round in 2022
Kickoff is a remote wellness coaching platform that addresses the obesity epidemic and evolving work dynamics by enabling individuals to become effective wellness coaches. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to handle much of the workload traditionally associated with personal training and nutrition counseling, allowing certified trainers and registered dietitians to focus on client communication via SMS and app. This approach ensures clients receive tailored recommendations and accountability at an affordable price. By connecting users with certified professionals, Kickoff facilitates personalized fitness and nutrition plans, helping clients achieve their health goals efficiently and effectively.

Parcl

Venture Round in 2022
Parcl is a digital real estate protocol built on the blockchain. The company's headquarters are in New York City.

Branch

Seed Round in 2022
Your space for work and play. Bring back serendipity to your remote team with spatial conversations.

Logseq

Seed Round in 2022
Logseq is an open-source knowledge management tool that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files and can be used to write, organize, and share thoughts, and keep to-do lists. There is no data lock-in, no proprietary formats, and users can use any tool to edit the same Markdown/Org-mode file at the same time. Logseq also includes a query system to assist users in gaining insights and developing their own workflow.

Onevest

Seed Round in 2022
Onevest Corporation provides technology products to connect founders, investors, advisors, and influencers in the entrepreneurship community. It operates 1000 Angels, an invitation-only investor network that allows members to build a venture portfolio free of management fees, carried interest, or large capital commitments. The company’s 1000 Angels provides its members with the ability to create their own venture portfolios from a constantly updated selection of investment opportunities in some of the most exciting high-growth and early-stage companies in the world. It also operates CoFoundersLab, a matchmaking service for founders connecting them with other cofounders, advisors, and interns. The company’s CoFoundersLab also partners with major startup hubs, including universities and accelerator programs to help them fostering innovation and building teams that would later launch startups. It serves accredited investors, family offices, venture funds, and corporations. Onevest Corporation was formerly known as Rock The Post, Inc. and changed its name to Onevest Corporation in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Alfred

Venture Round in 2022
Alfred is an end-to-end resident experience and building management platform that is changing the way people live and transforming the real estate industry. Operating at the intersection of real estate and technology, Alfred builds intuitive, personal support into one of the most important spaces of our lives: our homes. Named one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company in the urban development space, Alfred has been recognized in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as a pioneer in the on-demand economy, following their decision to hire Alfred Home Managers as W-2 employees (complete with benefits, training, and the ability to move up in the organization) and its support of local ecosystems and neighborhood businesses. Hello Alfred was founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, and is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

EasyKnock

Series C in 2022
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company specializes in sale-leaseback programs, allowing homeowners in the United States to access their home equity without needing to move. Its primary offerings include the Sell and Stay program, which enables homeowners to receive cash for the value of their home while retaining the option to buy it back or move at their convenience, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term relocation. Through these programs, EasyKnock aims to provide homeowners with financial flexibility and support in managing their housing needs.

Headout

Series B in 2022
Headout Inc. is a last-minute mobile marketplace that enables travelers to discover and book a wide range of tours, activities, and local experiences. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout offers an application compatible with iOS and Android devices. This platform allows users to easily secure tickets for various activities, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure experiences such as kayaking and skydiving, all within a 24-hour timeframe. By providing a user-friendly interface that requires just a few taps, Headout connects travelers with exceptional local experiences at competitive prices, catering to the demands of a fragmented industry.

Loadsmart

Series D in 2022
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the logistics process for shippers and carriers. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Chicago. The platform offers users the ability to obtain real-time, bookable rates, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. It allows shippers to quickly move freight and helps carriers optimize their capacity by keeping trucks full. Loadsmart's service includes features for obtaining quotes, booking trucks, and tracking freight from pickup to delivery, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the shipping process.

Bennie

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of employee benefits software designed to ensure a healthy workplace. The company's platform connects disparate systems across the benefits supply chain and offers features including benefits and claim questions, plan details, insurance cards, benefits marketplace, and identification of benefit providers, enabling companies to reduce complexities associated with employee benefits and improve overall accessibility.

Umamicart

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online grocery store intended to deliver Asian products and ingredients. The company's store specializes in the retailing of Asian vegetables, fresh fruits, cuts of meat, pantry staples, rice, noodles, and more, enabling consumers to get a well-curated selection of Asian groceries, delivered to their door.

Parcl

Seed Round in 2021
Parcl is a digital real estate protocol built on the blockchain. The company's headquarters are in New York City.

Kafene

Series A in 2021
Kafene is a startup focused on providing flexible payment solutions to consumers, particularly those who may face difficulties with traditional debt products. The company offers a range of financing options for various products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. Kafene's innovative approach allows consumers to return items without incurring residual debt if they can no longer make payments, promoting financial freedom. The platform leverages advanced technology, including app-based point-of-sale systems and artificial intelligence for underwriting, to deliver near-instantaneous approval and payment capabilities. This enables Kafene to serve a wide customer base across the full credit spectrum, facilitating access to essential goods while maintaining a commitment to responsible lending practices.

FoodByUs

Series A in 2021
FoodByUs is an online marketplace based in Sydney, Australia, that connects local food sellers with consumers seeking a variety of food products, including artisanal items such as doughnuts, cupcakes, and pies. Founded in 2016, the platform allows food service venues to list their offerings, enabling users to select their desired products for collection or delivery. By facilitating direct orders from local suppliers, FoodByUs helps reduce costs for buyers while promoting small food businesses.

Keyway

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an artificial intelligence-powered real estate investment platform designed for fragmented commercial property markets. The company's platform leverages data science and machine learning to identify and acquire investment properties in sectors like multifamily, healthcare, and net lease, allowing people to further invest in their growth and small and medium property owners to get immediate cash flow backed by a long-term lease.

Cambrian Bio

Series C in 2021
Cambrian Biopharma is a multi-asset biotech R&D firm uniquely focused on a specific field of biomedical research: the biology of aging, also known as geroscience. We believe the future of medicine should be proactive and committed to extending our best years, not just reactive to certain diseases. As experts in the biology of age-related disease, it is our mission to assemble the world's best scientists to accelerate this paradigm shift. We are built on an emerging business model we call a "Distributed R&D Company" (or "DisCo"), partnering with academic geroscientists to build companies, conduct preclinical drug discovery, and manage clinical trials. Cambrian looks to discover and develop therapeutics that target the molecular damage that arises during aging and leads to chronic disease. Our approach is to build a diverse portfolio led by scientific rigor and data, not ego. Focusing on early-stage therapeutics, we collaborate with pioneering scientists to bring discoveries out of the lab and into the clinic as efficiently as possible. So far, we have launched 10 companies with leading geroscientists and have relationships with more than 100 geroscience-focused labs globally, translating to a toolkit for tech-transfer negotiations and rapid spinouts.

Double

Series A in 2021
Double is your own business assistant available on-demand.

Seafair

Venture Round in 2021
Seafair provides an integrated platform for maritime crewing services, facilitating connections between seafarers and shipping companies. The company has developed a specialized crewing management software that enhances the traditional methods of shipping crewing. Utilizing a proprietary vetting process, the platform employs advanced technology, data analytics, and ranking algorithms to ensure that seafarers can easily find suitable job opportunities while allowing shipping companies to identify the most qualified candidates. This innovation enables users to manage the recruitment process efficiently from their homes, streamlining operations in the maritime industry.

Blank Street

Series A in 2021
Operator of a coffee shop intended to offer caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions. The company's product line includes different flavors of coffee, baked treats, pastries, and tacos, and lets patrons place their orders from a mobile application, enabling consumers to order their favorite sips of coffee with a single click.

Concord Materials

Seed Round in 2021
Concord Materials is an Integrated material management platform for aggregate providers and ready-mix operators.

June Homes

Series B in 2021
June Homes operates a network of fully furnished private rooms in prime locations across major American cities, including New York and Washington, DC. The company focuses on providing flexible month-to-month rental terms, making it easier for individuals to find and secure living arrangements without the burden of broker fees. By utilizing a property technology platform, June Homes aims to modernize the apartment rental experience, offering reasonable prices and a hassle-free process for both renters and landlords.

Headout

Series B in 2021
Headout Inc. is a last-minute mobile marketplace that enables travelers to discover and book a wide range of tours, activities, and local experiences. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout offers an application compatible with iOS and Android devices. This platform allows users to easily secure tickets for various activities, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure experiences such as kayaking and skydiving, all within a 24-hour timeframe. By providing a user-friendly interface that requires just a few taps, Headout connects travelers with exceptional local experiences at competitive prices, catering to the demands of a fragmented industry.

Savvy

Seed Round in 2021
Savvy operates as a versatile platform that enhances both the rental application process and cryptocurrency transactions. For the rental market, Savvy streamlines the application experience for renters and landlords by utilizing open banking technology. This approach provides a more transparent, secure, and efficient application process, allowing renters to build credit through their rent payments and access a wider range of housing options. For landlords, the platform simplifies tenant screening with a comprehensive end-to-end solution that saves time and reduces the risk of tenant defaults. In addition, Savvy features a cryptocurrency wallet that enables users to send, receive, and exchange various currencies securely. This wallet is designed with industry-standard encryption and includes a unique feature that consolidates dispersed ERC-20 token balances, making it easier for e-commerce merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with minimal transaction fees.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.

Morty

Series B in 2021
Morty is on a mission to revolutionize the outdated mortgage industry by letting people shop, compare, and close on any mortgage from any lender, completely online. Purchasing a home is the largest, most important financial transaction of most people’s lives. They believe getting a mortgage should be just as simple, modern, and transparent as buying anything else online. We’re building the first-ever, fully digital marketplace to make this possible - like Kayak, but for mortgages.

Elevate Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Elevate Brands specializes in acquiring and enhancing Amazon FBA brands, aiming to maximize their potential in the marketplace. The company provides Amazon third-party sellers with attractive exit opportunities through a referral program that incentivizes introductions leading to successful acquisitions. This approach enables newly acquired brands to scale rapidly and achieve long-term, sustainable growth. Elevate Brands consistently seeks motivated individuals to join its team, emphasizing a collaborative work environment that values excellence and initiative.

Wagmo

Series A in 2021
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Harness Wealth

Series A in 2021
Harness Wealth operates a wealth management platform focused on enhancing clients' financial well-being. The company utilizes a unified data platform powered by proprietary technology to generate personalized balance sheets and financial opportunity profiles. This innovative approach allows clients to effectively monitor their financial activities and identify opportunities for growth. By connecting clients with financial advisors, estate lawyers, and tax professionals, Harness Wealth facilitates tailored advisory services that help individuals achieve their desired financial impact and build their legacy.

Fresha

Series C in 2021
Fresha is a SaaS-enabled marketplace platform for beauty and wellness industry. The platform takes the hassle out of running a business by managing appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records, human resources, inventory, and financial reporting. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for merchants by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and integrations to Instagram, Facebook and Google.

Kafene

Series A in 2021
Kafene is a startup focused on providing flexible payment solutions to consumers, particularly those who may face difficulties with traditional debt products. The company offers a range of financing options for various products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. Kafene's innovative approach allows consumers to return items without incurring residual debt if they can no longer make payments, promoting financial freedom. The platform leverages advanced technology, including app-based point-of-sale systems and artificial intelligence for underwriting, to deliver near-instantaneous approval and payment capabilities. This enables Kafene to serve a wide customer base across the full credit spectrum, facilitating access to essential goods while maintaining a commitment to responsible lending practices.

Constrafor

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a construction procurement platform designed to streamline interactions in the construction industries. The company's platform offers multiple bids on a project, stays ahead of deadlines, manages and keeps track of all bid versions and responses on one platform, and seamlessly communicates with suppliers, enabling the construction industries to streamline their procurement process from request for quotation issuance to proposal signing.

Denim

Series A in 2021
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Impacked

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Impacked operates an online marketplace specifically designed for primary packaging, aiming to facilitate the connection and collaboration between brands and suppliers. The platform streamlines the packaging sourcing process by offering tools that enable suppliers to enhance their sales and marketing efforts. Clients can efficiently search, filter, sample, quote, and purchase various packaging options, allowing them to choose solutions that best meet their specific needs. By modernizing the packaging sourcing landscape, Impacked positions itself as a comprehensive resource for all primary packaging requirements.

KUDO

Series A in 2021
KUDO, Inc., also known as Kudo Technologies, is a New York-based company that specializes in a multilingual online meetings platform. Founded in 2016, KUDO offers a language as a service (LaaS) and software as a service (SaaS) solution designed to facilitate global communication. The platform enables video conferencing with integrated support for interpreters and multiple audio streams, making it easier for teams and businesses to engage with diverse audiences. KUDO's offerings include multilingual live events, web conferencing, and language-ready tools that can be embedded into existing systems. The platform is accessible from standard computers and smartphones, allowing participants and interpreters to connect from anywhere in the world, thereby enhancing the ability of organizations to communicate effectively in multiple languages.

User Interviews

Series A in 2021
User Interviews, Inc. is a company that provides a platform designed to recruit participants for product testing and market research. The company offers two primary products: Recruit, which facilitates flexible participant recruitment for various research types, and Research Hub, a centralized system for managing research participants. Additionally, User Interviews offers a UX Research field guide that serves as a resource for researchers, designers, and product managers, covering various research methods. With a mission to help businesses make informed decisions, User Interviews connects companies with their target customers, enabling them to test new ideas, concepts, and products effectively. This approach helps organizations avoid costly mistakes and focus on developing products that align with customer needs. Established in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, User Interviews was previously known as MobileSuites, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Blank Street

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a coffee shop intended to offer caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions. The company's product line includes different flavors of coffee, baked treats, pastries, and tacos, and lets patrons place their orders from a mobile application, enabling consumers to order their favorite sips of coffee with a single click.

Elevate Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Elevate Brands specializes in acquiring and enhancing Amazon FBA brands, aiming to maximize their potential in the marketplace. The company provides Amazon third-party sellers with attractive exit opportunities through a referral program that incentivizes introductions leading to successful acquisitions. This approach enables newly acquired brands to scale rapidly and achieve long-term, sustainable growth. Elevate Brands consistently seeks motivated individuals to join its team, emphasizing a collaborative work environment that values excellence and initiative.

Canid

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Canid is a company focused on enhancing the vaccination process for pediatricians by streamlining vaccination record management. Its innovative scanning system reduces the need for manual data entry, facilitating the automatic upload of vaccination information into state registries. The company's dashboard and process tools provide administrative consulting, ensure vaccine margins, automate workflow, and manage vaccine inventory. This comprehensive approach allows state officials and pediatric practitioners to concentrate on their core responsibilities, ultimately improving efficiency in vaccination administration.

Cambrian Bio

Series B in 2021
Cambrian Biopharma is a multi-asset biotech R&D firm uniquely focused on a specific field of biomedical research: the biology of aging, also known as geroscience. We believe the future of medicine should be proactive and committed to extending our best years, not just reactive to certain diseases. As experts in the biology of age-related disease, it is our mission to assemble the world's best scientists to accelerate this paradigm shift. We are built on an emerging business model we call a "Distributed R&D Company" (or "DisCo"), partnering with academic geroscientists to build companies, conduct preclinical drug discovery, and manage clinical trials. Cambrian looks to discover and develop therapeutics that target the molecular damage that arises during aging and leads to chronic disease. Our approach is to build a diverse portfolio led by scientific rigor and data, not ego. Focusing on early-stage therapeutics, we collaborate with pioneering scientists to bring discoveries out of the lab and into the clinic as efficiently as possible. So far, we have launched 10 companies with leading geroscientists and have relationships with more than 100 geroscience-focused labs globally, translating to a toolkit for tech-transfer negotiations and rapid spinouts.

Mealco

Seed Round in 2021
Mealco is a food-tech startup focused on delivering innovative food brands through an online technology platform. It aims to optimize the restaurant industry by helping operators monetize their unused capacity. By transforming back-of-house resources into a digital-friendly operation, Mealco enables restaurants to efficiently manage the growing demand for online delivery services while retaining their existing staff. This approach allows restaurants to streamline their operations, expand their brand offerings, and enhance their online presence, ultimately maximizing customer reach. The company's mission centers on promoting healthier eating habits globally, contributing to a better quality of life for individuals.

Loadsmart

Series C in 2020
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the logistics process for shippers and carriers. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Chicago. The platform offers users the ability to obtain real-time, bookable rates, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. It allows shippers to quickly move freight and helps carriers optimize their capacity by keeping trucks full. Loadsmart's service includes features for obtaining quotes, booking trucks, and tracking freight from pickup to delivery, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the shipping process.

Headout

Seed Round in 2020
Headout Inc. is a last-minute mobile marketplace that enables travelers to discover and book a wide range of tours, activities, and local experiences. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout offers an application compatible with iOS and Android devices. This platform allows users to easily secure tickets for various activities, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure experiences such as kayaking and skydiving, all within a 24-hour timeframe. By providing a user-friendly interface that requires just a few taps, Headout connects travelers with exceptional local experiences at competitive prices, catering to the demands of a fragmented industry.

Playbook

Series A in 2020
Playbook is a mobile marketplace designed for trainers and professionals in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors. Launched in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables creators to upload and share their workouts, diet plans, and fitness tips with clients and followers. By facilitating direct interactions between creators and their audience, Playbook allows instructors to establish their own terms and generate significant revenue through subscription-based income. This creator economy platform aims to empower fitness professionals to monetize their expertise while providing users access to a variety of health and wellness resources at an affordable price.

Playbook

Series A in 2020
Playbook is a mobile marketplace designed for trainers and professionals in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors. Launched in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables creators to upload and share their workouts, diet plans, and fitness tips with clients and followers. By facilitating direct interactions between creators and their audience, Playbook allows instructors to establish their own terms and generate significant revenue through subscription-based income. This creator economy platform aims to empower fitness professionals to monetize their expertise while providing users access to a variety of health and wellness resources at an affordable price.

BrandTotal

Series B in 2020
BrandTotal Ltd operates a marketing intelligence platform focused on enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns by addressing the challenges of dark marketing. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company provides insights into competitive strategies and performances, allowing businesses to measure key performance indicators effectively. By leveraging cyber security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, BrandTotal's platform enables users to reverse-engineer competitors' marketing strategies, thereby gaining a competitive edge. It collects and consolidates data from various digital channels, offering real-time visibility into brands' marketing activities. This comprehensive approach allows marketing teams to identify threats and opportunities within the digital landscape, enabling them to adjust strategies promptly and make informed decisions.

Toolbox

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Toolbox is focused on improving the work landscape for skilled construction workers, who collectively earn over $300 billion in wages. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Toolbox operates a labor marketplace that empowers workers and subcontractors to showcase their professional skills, secure job opportunities, and reduce downtime through short-term gigs. Additionally, Toolbox provides financial technology solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, offering intelligent banking services, financial insights, and automated bookkeeping. This platform enables businesses to easily compare and select lender offers, purchase materials and equipment, and gain a comprehensive view of their financial health, thereby facilitating access to necessary capital for growth.

ROOM

Series A in 2020
ROOM is rethinking the modern workplace through affordable, sustainable and flexible solutions that make more room for people at work by designing modular and creative office products that help companies of all sizes build a better work environment. Launched in May 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Chen and Morten Meisner-Jensen, ROOM is backed by Slow Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that was one of the original investors in Casper. Honored by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2018, ROOM is already building the workplace of tomorrow for over 1,500 customers ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 500 companies including Nike, Google, NASA, Salesforce, Uber, Shopify, Wayfair, and more. Learn more about ROOM at www.room.com.

Seafair

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Seafair provides an integrated platform for maritime crewing services, facilitating connections between seafarers and shipping companies. The company has developed a specialized crewing management software that enhances the traditional methods of shipping crewing. Utilizing a proprietary vetting process, the platform employs advanced technology, data analytics, and ranking algorithms to ensure that seafarers can easily find suitable job opportunities while allowing shipping companies to identify the most qualified candidates. This innovation enables users to manage the recruitment process efficiently from their homes, streamlining operations in the maritime industry.

EasyKnock

Series B in 2020
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company specializes in sale-leaseback programs, allowing homeowners in the United States to access their home equity without needing to move. Its primary offerings include the Sell and Stay program, which enables homeowners to receive cash for the value of their home while retaining the option to buy it back or move at their convenience, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term relocation. Through these programs, EasyKnock aims to provide homeowners with financial flexibility and support in managing their housing needs.

Remotely.works

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a talent acquisition platform designed to improve retention and higher employee satisfaction. The company's services range from providing top benefits, training, and development to workspace and community support, enabling startups to build and retain high-performing, remote engineering squads to scale faster and more competitively.

Lolli

Seed Round in 2020
Lolli, Inc. is a rewards platform that enables users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a browser extension compatible with the Chrome browser, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency through their purchases. Lolli has formed partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing customers to earn bitcoin rewards each time they shop at these retailers. The company receives a percentage of each sale made through its platform and shares this revenue with users by sending bitcoin to their Lolli wallets. By providing an easy way to acquire cryptocurrency through everyday shopping, Lolli offers an alternative currency option for consumers.

Leaf Logistics

Series A in 2020
Leaf Logistics Inc. operates a freight contracting platform that facilitates a multi-party network connecting shippers, carriers, brokers, and logistics service providers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company employs predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the management of transportation logistics. Its platform enables users to secure future transportation capacity, rates, and services through binding, tradeable contracts called Leaf Forward contracts. This innovative approach allows for improved service and cost predictability, helping participants to plan and execute logistics more effectively. Leaf Logistics was previously known as Logistics Exchange Inc. before rebranding in March 2019.

Gameto

Seed Round in 2020
Gameto is a biotechnology company focused on addressing infertility and menopause-related challenges. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, the firm employs a unique platform that utilizes proprietary combinations of transcription factors to create engineered ovarian cell lines. These cell lines are designed to replicate the functions of natural ovarian cells, allowing for the production and regulation of hormones essential for female reproductive health. By harnessing allogeneic human cellular derivatives, Gameto aims to develop therapeutic applications that can effectively treat conditions associated with accelerated ovarian aging and enhance assisted fertility options for women.

Mealco

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mealco is a food-tech startup focused on delivering innovative food brands through an online technology platform. It aims to optimize the restaurant industry by helping operators monetize their unused capacity. By transforming back-of-house resources into a digital-friendly operation, Mealco enables restaurants to efficiently manage the growing demand for online delivery services while retaining their existing staff. This approach allows restaurants to streamline their operations, expand their brand offerings, and enhance their online presence, ultimately maximizing customer reach. The company's mission centers on promoting healthier eating habits globally, contributing to a better quality of life for individuals.

Storetasker

Series A in 2020
Operator on an online web developing platform intended to connect users with freelance web developers. The company's platform offers on-demand expert help for websites, blogs, or online stores as well as offers content creation, theme development, mobile optimization, custom styling, and logo designing services, enabling business owners to browse, find, and contact freelance web designers to create their digital websites.

June Homes

Series B in 2020
June Homes operates a network of fully furnished private rooms in prime locations across major American cities, including New York and Washington, DC. The company focuses on providing flexible month-to-month rental terms, making it easier for individuals to find and secure living arrangements without the burden of broker fees. By utilizing a property technology platform, June Homes aims to modernize the apartment rental experience, offering reasonable prices and a hassle-free process for both renters and landlords.

FoodByUs

Series B in 2020
FoodByUs is an online marketplace based in Sydney, Australia, that connects local food sellers with consumers seeking a variety of food products, including artisanal items such as doughnuts, cupcakes, and pies. Founded in 2016, the platform allows food service venues to list their offerings, enabling users to select their desired products for collection or delivery. By facilitating direct orders from local suppliers, FoodByUs helps reduce costs for buyers while promoting small food businesses.

Umamicart

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of an online grocery store intended to deliver Asian products and ingredients. The company's store specializes in the retailing of Asian vegetables, fresh fruits, cuts of meat, pantry staples, rice, noodles, and more, enabling consumers to get a well-curated selection of Asian groceries, delivered to their door.

Blank Street

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of a coffee shop intended to offer caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions. The company's product line includes different flavors of coffee, baked treats, pastries, and tacos, and lets patrons place their orders from a mobile application, enabling consumers to order their favorite sips of coffee with a single click.

Cambrian Bio

Series A in 2019
Cambrian Biopharma is a multi-asset biotech R&D firm uniquely focused on a specific field of biomedical research: the biology of aging, also known as geroscience. We believe the future of medicine should be proactive and committed to extending our best years, not just reactive to certain diseases. As experts in the biology of age-related disease, it is our mission to assemble the world's best scientists to accelerate this paradigm shift. We are built on an emerging business model we call a "Distributed R&D Company" (or "DisCo"), partnering with academic geroscientists to build companies, conduct preclinical drug discovery, and manage clinical trials. Cambrian looks to discover and develop therapeutics that target the molecular damage that arises during aging and leads to chronic disease. Our approach is to build a diverse portfolio led by scientific rigor and data, not ego. Focusing on early-stage therapeutics, we collaborate with pioneering scientists to bring discoveries out of the lab and into the clinic as efficiently as possible. So far, we have launched 10 companies with leading geroscientists and have relationships with more than 100 geroscience-focused labs globally, translating to a toolkit for tech-transfer negotiations and rapid spinouts.

(Re)vive

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.

Fresha

Series B in 2019
Fresha is a SaaS-enabled marketplace platform for beauty and wellness industry. The platform takes the hassle out of running a business by managing appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records, human resources, inventory, and financial reporting. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for merchants by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and integrations to Instagram, Facebook and Google.

Hawthorne

Series A in 2019
Hawthorne Lab Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing personal care products, including colognes for men. The company utilizes data-driven algorithms and smart subscription models to provide tailored personal care solutions. By administering a quick quiz, consumers receive customized products that align with their individual body chemistry, skin type, and lifestyle. Hawthorne's platform aims to simplify the process of selecting premium quality personal care items, ensuring that customers receive the right products for their specific needs directly to their homes.

Toolbox

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Toolbox is focused on improving the work landscape for skilled construction workers, who collectively earn over $300 billion in wages. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Toolbox operates a labor marketplace that empowers workers and subcontractors to showcase their professional skills, secure job opportunities, and reduce downtime through short-term gigs. Additionally, Toolbox provides financial technology solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, offering intelligent banking services, financial insights, and automated bookkeeping. This platform enables businesses to easily compare and select lender offers, purchase materials and equipment, and gain a comprehensive view of their financial health, thereby facilitating access to necessary capital for growth.

Truebird

Seed Round in 2019
Truebird was founded with the mission to bring quality coffee to as many people and places as possible. Truebird's fully-automated, contactless espresso bar makes delicious coffee with a mesmerizing experience, and it can go just about anywhere. Consider it a total re-imagining of what a vending machine can be. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Torch Dental

Venture Round in 2019
Torch Dental is a technology company based in New York, New York, that specializes in creating an all-in-one platform tailored for dental practices. The company focuses on supply ordering and inventory management, providing software that digitizes and streamlines manual processes. By optimizing these operations, Torch Dental allows dentists to allocate more time to patient care, enhancing overall practice efficiency.

Skubana

Series A in 2019
Skubana is a distributed order management platform powering fulfillment, inventory, and business intelligence for brands looking to achieve multi-channel profitability. Skubana synchronizes data from sales channels, warehouses, 3PLs, POS systems and more so merchants can stay focused on providing the best customer experience.

Envizzo

Seed Round in 2019
Envizzo Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that specializes in the rental and sale of home furnishing products, including furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics. Established in 2016, the company serves real estate developers and large property managers by providing over 40,000 curated products from more than 300 partners. In addition to its product offerings, Envizzo also delivers a range of services such as interior design, logistics, installation, and furniture staging. Through these services, the company aims to assist clients in efficiently furnishing and decorating both commercial and residential properties, helping them save time and money while enhancing their spaces.

Paloma Health

Seed Round in 2019
Paloma Health is an online medical practice focused on providing specialized care for hypothyroidism, a chronic condition affecting approximately 25 million Americans. The company aims to improve patient satisfaction by offering a convenient and effective treatment experience. Paloma Health utilizes telemedicine to connect patients with expert doctors and nutritionists who offer personalized care, including evidence-based treatment approaches and dietary guidance. The service integrates at-home thyroid test kits with ongoing physician consultations, ensuring continuous remote care and easy access to a dedicated team of thyroid specialists. This model allows patients to manage their condition from the comfort of their own homes, enhancing both the quality and accessibility of care for those struggling with hypothyroidism.

AdHawk

Series B in 2019
AdHawk, now operating as Broadlume, is a leading provider of digital technology tailored specifically for the flooring industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company aggregates advertising data and integrates it with revenue metrics, offering organizations valuable insights into their sales performance. Broadlume encompasses several companies, including FloorForce, Creating Your Space, Bridgeway Interactive, and FlooringStores, collectively working to transform the purchasing and selling processes within the flooring market.

Andrena

Seed Round in 2019
Andrena, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing high-speed internet services tailored for clients with significant data requirements, such as universities, hospitals, and financial institutions. The company develops an internet distribution platform that collaborates directly with internet providers to utilize their existing fiber networks. By deploying a network of antennas, Andrena enables comprehensive wireless internet coverage across various geographic areas. This approach allows businesses and customers to access faster internet connections at reduced costs, addressing the growing demand for reliable and efficient internet services in data-intensive environments.

Lantern

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lantern is a public benefit corporation that provides a single source of guidance for navigating life before and after a death. It offers free, custom roadmaps to make sure you or a loved one have everything in order. Whether you're pre-planning or have recently lost someone, Lantern has all of the tools, resources, and services you need to confidently manage the process while coping with the loss of a loved one.

EasyKnock

Series A in 2019
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company specializes in sale-leaseback programs, allowing homeowners in the United States to access their home equity without needing to move. Its primary offerings include the Sell and Stay program, which enables homeowners to receive cash for the value of their home while retaining the option to buy it back or move at their convenience, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term relocation. Through these programs, EasyKnock aims to provide homeowners with financial flexibility and support in managing their housing needs.

Zeel

Series B in 2019
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.

Fresha

Series B in 2019
Fresha is a SaaS-enabled marketplace platform for beauty and wellness industry. The platform takes the hassle out of running a business by managing appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records, human resources, inventory, and financial reporting. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for merchants by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and integrations to Instagram, Facebook and Google.

User Interviews

Seed Round in 2019
User Interviews, Inc. is a company that provides a platform designed to recruit participants for product testing and market research. The company offers two primary products: Recruit, which facilitates flexible participant recruitment for various research types, and Research Hub, a centralized system for managing research participants. Additionally, User Interviews offers a UX Research field guide that serves as a resource for researchers, designers, and product managers, covering various research methods. With a mission to help businesses make informed decisions, User Interviews connects companies with their target customers, enabling them to test new ideas, concepts, and products effectively. This approach helps organizations avoid costly mistakes and focus on developing products that align with customer needs. Established in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, User Interviews was previously known as MobileSuites, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Bizly

Seed Round in 2019
Bizly, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the booking of meeting spaces, including private meeting rooms, co-working areas, and elevated hotel experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers an on-demand mobile application and website designed for professionals seeking efficient solutions for meetings and events. Bizly provides an employee-facing, self-service enterprise software that streamlines collaboration and enhances meeting planning through automated workflows. The platform utilizes smart templates for effective attendee management and venue booking while integrating with various enterprise systems to drive operational efficiency. Additionally, Bizly addresses unmanaged spending by offering financial insights, helping organizations save time and money while creating impactful meeting experiences. The company's services cater to users globally, promoting effective collaboration across teams.

Slice

Series B in 2019
Slice is an online pizza ordering platform that connects customers with authentic local pizzerias across the United States. Founded by Ilir Sela to address the digital challenges faced by his family's New York City pizzerias, Slice provides independent pizzerias with essential technology, data insights, and marketing support. This enables these small businesses to compete effectively against larger corporate chains. By partnering with over 12,000 pizzerias nationwide, Slice has established the largest marketplace for authentic pizza, making it easier for customers to order from their favorite shops and discover new ones. The platform focuses on empowering local pizzerias to thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Bizly

Seed Round in 2019
Bizly, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the booking of meeting spaces, including private meeting rooms, co-working areas, and elevated hotel experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers an on-demand mobile application and website designed for professionals seeking efficient solutions for meetings and events. Bizly provides an employee-facing, self-service enterprise software that streamlines collaboration and enhances meeting planning through automated workflows. The platform utilizes smart templates for effective attendee management and venue booking while integrating with various enterprise systems to drive operational efficiency. Additionally, Bizly addresses unmanaged spending by offering financial insights, helping organizations save time and money while creating impactful meeting experiences. The company's services cater to users globally, promoting effective collaboration across teams.

Rebag

Series C in 2019
Rebag is an e-commerce company specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury handbags, watches, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2014 by a team from Harvard Business School, Rebag has developed a unique business model that prioritizes sellers by providing upfront payment and ensuring a seamless resale experience. The platform caters to a growing segment of consumers interested in sustainable and affordable luxury ownership. Rebag operates both online and in physical stores located in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2020, and has received significant backing from notable venture capital firms. With $68 million raised in funding, Rebag continues to enhance the secondary luxury market by streamlining the process for consumers looking to buy and sell high-end goods.

Knock

Series B in 2019
Knock operates an online home selling platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of real estate. Founded by members of the Trulia.com team, the platform leverages data science to ensure accurate home pricing and employs technology to facilitate rapid transactions. By providing exclusive insights and predicting price variations, Knock enables real estate agents and homeowners to navigate the selling process with ease. A dedicated team of professionals is available to guide clients, enhancing the overall experience and ensuring that transactions are efficient and straightforward.

Lolli

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lolli, Inc. is a rewards platform that enables users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a browser extension compatible with the Chrome browser, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency through their purchases. Lolli has formed partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing customers to earn bitcoin rewards each time they shop at these retailers. The company receives a percentage of each sale made through its platform and shares this revenue with users by sending bitcoin to their Lolli wallets. By providing an easy way to acquire cryptocurrency through everyday shopping, Lolli offers an alternative currency option for consumers.

Envizzo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Envizzo Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that specializes in the rental and sale of home furnishing products, including furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics. Established in 2016, the company serves real estate developers and large property managers by providing over 40,000 curated products from more than 300 partners. In addition to its product offerings, Envizzo also delivers a range of services such as interior design, logistics, installation, and furniture staging. Through these services, the company aims to assist clients in efficiently furnishing and decorating both commercial and residential properties, helping them save time and money while enhancing their spaces.

Ask Lorem

Seed Round in 2018
Ask Lorem is a software development company based in New York, founded in 2016. It operates an on-demand freelance marketplace that connects non-technical business owners with skilled web developers and designers around the globe. This platform enables users to find high-quality freelance assistance quickly, often in less than ten minutes. By facilitating these connections, Ask Lorem aims to empower modern business owners and promote the freelance economy as a viable future of work. The company has received funding from prominent investors, including Flybridge Capital and Techstars.

Domio

Series A in 2018
Domio is revolutionizing the group travel experience in order to connect the world through travel. Domio's curated end-to-end guest experience, driven by technology, data, and human connections every step of the way, is what allows it to craft the most delightful experiences for its guests. Whether it’s in one of Domio's upscale apartment-hotels in New Orleans, penthouses in Nashville, or ocean-side homes in San Diego, guests can expect a distinguished level of style and comfort, round-the-clock concierge services at their disposal, and ample space to connect with friends and family. With Domio, guests can feel at home anywhere in the world.

Stadium

Seed Round in 2018
STADIUM operates a platform that allows users to order individual dishes from a variety of restaurants. The service caters to diverse dining needs, providing options for entrees, salads, sandwiches, sides, soups, desserts, drinks, and snacks. It specializes in facilitating meals for various occasions, including lunch meetings, team lunches, employer-sponsored programs, client pitches, and board meetings. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, STADIUM aims to simplify the process of organizing group lunches while ensuring that all participants have enjoyable dining options.

BrandTotal

Series A in 2018
BrandTotal Ltd operates a marketing intelligence platform focused on enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns by addressing the challenges of dark marketing. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company provides insights into competitive strategies and performances, allowing businesses to measure key performance indicators effectively. By leveraging cyber security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, BrandTotal's platform enables users to reverse-engineer competitors' marketing strategies, thereby gaining a competitive edge. It collects and consolidates data from various digital channels, offering real-time visibility into brands' marketing activities. This comprehensive approach allows marketing teams to identify threats and opportunities within the digital landscape, enabling them to adjust strategies promptly and make informed decisions.

EasyKnock

Seed Round in 2018
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company specializes in sale-leaseback programs, allowing homeowners in the United States to access their home equity without needing to move. Its primary offerings include the Sell and Stay program, which enables homeowners to receive cash for the value of their home while retaining the option to buy it back or move at their convenience, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term relocation. Through these programs, EasyKnock aims to provide homeowners with financial flexibility and support in managing their housing needs.

Leaf Logistics

Seed Round in 2018
Leaf Logistics Inc. operates a freight contracting platform that facilitates a multi-party network connecting shippers, carriers, brokers, and logistics service providers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company employs predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the management of transportation logistics. Its platform enables users to secure future transportation capacity, rates, and services through binding, tradeable contracts called Leaf Forward contracts. This innovative approach allows for improved service and cost predictability, helping participants to plan and execute logistics more effectively. Leaf Logistics was previously known as Logistics Exchange Inc. before rebranding in March 2019.

Moved

Seed Round in 2018
Moved is a New York-based company that provides a free personal moving assistant service, connecting clients with a marketplace of movers and related service providers. Established in 2016, Moved's platform features a real human assistant who guides clients through their moving needs, manages scheduling, and acts as a consumer advocate to ensure fair pricing. In addition to its moving services, the company offers software designed to streamline the resident onboarding process for multifamily operators. This software enhances efficiency for site teams and improves resident satisfaction by automating reminders and providing essential data and services for movers. Moved aims to simplify the moving experience while supporting the operational needs of property management.

Double

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Double is your own business assistant available on-demand.
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