FJ Labs

Founded in 2015, FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing on stage-agnostic investments in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investment range varies from $50,000 to $5,000,000, typically at seed or series A stages.

Matias Barbero

Investor

Zineb Belghiti

Analyst

Agapitos Diakogiannis

Investor

Fabrice Grinda

Partner

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Past deals in Southern US

Rebag

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

nodaFi

Seed Round in 2024
nodaFi improves facility management by installing smart signs that allow guests to report maintenance issues linked to their location. Its mobile and web applications enable staff collaboration for issue resolution, while providing managers with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

nodaFi

Series B in 2024
nodaFi improves facility management by installing smart signs that allow guests to report maintenance issues linked to their location. Its mobile and web applications enable staff collaboration for issue resolution, while providing managers with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

Yay Lunch

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, Yay Lunch partners with local restaurants and chefs to deliver nutritious, kid-friendly meals directly to schools daily. The company operates a digital marketplace that allows parents to order lunches online.

AI Clearing

Series A in 2023
AI Clearing develops a construction progress reporting platform that uses artificial intelligence, GIS, and CAD to enable autonomous progress tracking, real-time quality control, and automatic payment approvals based on measured progress. Its AI Surveyor provides automated progress tracking and quality checks. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East and was founded in 2020 and is based in Austin, Texas.

ControlRooms.ai

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021, ControlRooms.ai is a SaaS company based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in AI-assisted troubleshooting for heavy industry, helping operators and engineers improve issue resolution by identifying trends and anomalies across plant systems.

Paradromics

Series A in 2023
Paradromics, Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced brain-machine interfaces aimed at transmitting data between the brain and external devices. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Paradromics manufactures implantable systems that facilitate neural data decoding, converting intricate neural recordings into data streams suitable for various neural prostheses. The company's technology is designed to enhance data transmission rates, providing high-volume, bidirectional data streaming capabilities. This innovation aims to assist individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological conditions by compensating for the loss of biological connectivity. In addition to its core products, Paradromics also develops applications to support its technology solutions.

Klay

Seed Round in 2023
Klay is a music-making platform headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance music production. The company focuses on mobile devices, allowing fans and artists to create and remix songs through vocal input. This innovative approach enables users to publish their music, facilitating increased monetization opportunities for original artists and rights holders. By combining technology with creativity, Klay aims to transform the music creation process, making it more accessible and engaging for a broader audience.

LeafLink

Series D in 2023
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.

Yay Lunch

Series C in 2022
Founded in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, Yay Lunch partners with local restaurants and chefs to deliver nutritious, kid-friendly meals directly to schools daily. The company operates a digital marketplace that allows parents to order lunches online.

GoExpedi

Funding Round in 2022
GoExpedi is a digital supply chain and data analytics solutions company based in Houston, Texas, that focuses on the procurement and delivery of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products for heavy industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017, GoExpedi offers a wide range of over 200,000 essential parts and supplies through its digital procurement platform, which emphasizes transparency in pricing, supplier selection, and product availability. The company’s end-to-end supply chain model boasts an average delivery time of 2.5 days, ensuring that clients receive the right parts promptly. By leveraging patented technology and a team of experts with specialized market experience, GoExpedi aims to deliver critical supplies more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional suppliers. Its services enhance order accuracy and facilitate comprehensive spending reports, ultimately improving the operational efficiency of drilling activities for clients in the North American oilfields.

Paybook

Series A in 2022
Paybook, Inc. is a fintech company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2011. It offers a cloud-based financial platform designed to automate and simplify money management for individuals, groups, and businesses. The platform enables users to track expenses, access various financial accounts, and collaborate on financial tasks. It allows for the grouping and sharing of transactions based on user-defined themes, as well as detailed analysis of income, expenses, and billable time. Additionally, Paybook provides Syncfy, a financial API product that enhances efficiency by consolidating access to financial data from banks, credit cards, and other sources into a single interface. This integration helps customers streamline payment processing and invoicing, reducing reliance on multiple technical solutions. Paybook's focus on transparency and automation aims to foster financial inclusion and improve operational efficiency within the financial sector, particularly in Latin America.

Hip eCommerce

Series B in 2022
Hip eCommerce operates online marketplaces for collectors, connecting buyers and sellers of stamps, postcards, and comic books through platforms HipStamp, HipComic, and HipPostcard. Founded in 2015 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company builds collectible-specific communities that enable users to buy and sell across various pricing formats and locations. It provides a broad suite of seller services and tools to help sellers reach wider audiences and grow sales, while fostering passionate communities around stamps, postcards, and comics. The business aims to modernize collectibles e-commerce by combining marketplace functionality with community-driven features to support hobbyists and collectors globally.

Quantstamp

Series A in 2022
Quantstamp is a blockchain security company that provides scalable security audits and related services to developers and blockchain projects. Founded in 2017 and based in Dover, Delaware, it focuses on ensuring the reliability and integrity of blockchain ecosystems through smart contract audits, protocol testing, vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and insurance products. The firm serves decentralized finance and gaming sectors to protect digital assets, support compliance with industry standards, and foster user trust.

IOOGO

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, IOOGO is a Dallas-based software company specializing in tax preparation solutions. It offers IOOGO Tax, a user-friendly mobile and web application that guides users through the process of entering personal data, income information, reviewing adjustments, deductions, credits, and e-filing tax returns.

Swype

Seed Round in 2022
Swype is a non-custodial wallet app that allows users to use crypto to interact with permissionless protocols. Swype was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Florida, USA.

EasyKnock

Series C in 2022
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.

Betr Holdings

Series A in 2022
Betr Holdings, founded in 2022 and based in Miami, Florida, is a direct-to-consumer sports betting company that offers instant gratification through micro-betting on live sporting events. The platform provides tools designed to support responsible gambling, giving users control over their betting activities and encouraging them to set personal limits to maintain a fun and controlled experience.

Klay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Klay is a music-making platform headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance music production. The company focuses on mobile devices, allowing fans and artists to create and remix songs through vocal input. This innovative approach enables users to publish their music, facilitating increased monetization opportunities for original artists and rights holders. By combining technology with creativity, Klay aims to transform the music creation process, making it more accessible and engaging for a broader audience.

Aper

Venture Round in 2021
Aper is a cloud commerce platform for banks and financial institutions, enabling the creation of fast, fair, and flexible digital marketplaces that connect banks, challengers, and customers. The company partners with traditional banks and challenger banks to build marketplaces and customer engagement programs that drive growth. Its platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to orchestrate an ecosystem of connected technologies, empowering financial institutions to deliver a customer-centric marketplace. Aper was founded in 2018 and is based in Miami, Florida.

Papa

Series C in 2021
Papa, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect college students with senior citizens, facilitating various services to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform enables college and nursing students to provide companionship and assistance in areas such as transportation, house chores, technology lessons, grocery shopping, and caregiving. By connecting vetted companions with older adults, Papa aims to enhance social connections and support for seniors, allowing them to live securely and happily at home.

Papa

Series B in 2020
Papa, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect college students with senior citizens, facilitating various services to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform enables college and nursing students to provide companionship and assistance in areas such as transportation, house chores, technology lessons, grocery shopping, and caregiving. By connecting vetted companions with older adults, Papa aims to enhance social connections and support for seniors, allowing them to live securely and happily at home.

EasyKnock

Series B in 2020
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.

Lolli

Seed Round in 2020
Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli has established partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing users to accumulate bitcoin rewards effortlessly. The platform operates through a browser extension for Chrome, as well as a mobile rewards wallet, facilitating transactions with networked merchants. When users make purchases at partner sites, Lolli earns a percentage of each sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by depositing bitcoin directly into their Lolli wallets. This innovative approach provides users with an alternative currency for their shopping needs.

Lolli

Series A in 2020
Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli has established partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing users to accumulate bitcoin rewards effortlessly. The platform operates through a browser extension for Chrome, as well as a mobile rewards wallet, facilitating transactions with networked merchants. When users make purchases at partner sites, Lolli earns a percentage of each sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by depositing bitcoin directly into their Lolli wallets. This innovative approach provides users with an alternative currency for their shopping needs.

Dwelling

Series A in 2019
Dwelling is a financial services company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020. It operates as a tech-powered real estate brokerage that utilizes technology to connect homebuyers with optimal incentives and financial programs tailored to their individual financial situations. By combining savings strategies and financial guidance, Dwelling aims to simplify the home-buying process, helping clients save money compared to traditional savings methods. The company focuses on making home ownership more accessible and financially feasible for its users.

Hip eCommerce

Seed Round in 2019
Hip eCommerce operates online marketplaces for collectors, connecting buyers and sellers of stamps, postcards, and comic books through platforms HipStamp, HipComic, and HipPostcard. Founded in 2015 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company builds collectible-specific communities that enable users to buy and sell across various pricing formats and locations. It provides a broad suite of seller services and tools to help sellers reach wider audiences and grow sales, while fostering passionate communities around stamps, postcards, and comics. The business aims to modernize collectibles e-commerce by combining marketplace functionality with community-driven features to support hobbyists and collectors globally.

EasyKnock

Series A in 2019
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.

Rebag

Series C in 2019
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

Lolli

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli has established partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing users to accumulate bitcoin rewards effortlessly. The platform operates through a browser extension for Chrome, as well as a mobile rewards wallet, facilitating transactions with networked merchants. When users make purchases at partner sites, Lolli earns a percentage of each sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by depositing bitcoin directly into their Lolli wallets. This innovative approach provides users with an alternative currency for their shopping needs.

EasyKnock

Seed Round in 2018
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.

Chipper

Convertible Note in 2018
Chipper, Inc. is a student loan management application that assists users in analyzing, managing, and repaying their student debt. The platform aims to lower payments, qualify for loan forgiveness, and expedite debt repayment for its users. Founded in 2017 in Austin, Texas, Chipper focuses on creating modern financial solutions for a generation facing significant challenges related to student debt. The company strives to empower students by providing tools that simplify their financial management and enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of student loans.

Hip eCommerce

Seed Round in 2018
Hip eCommerce operates online marketplaces for collectors, connecting buyers and sellers of stamps, postcards, and comic books through platforms HipStamp, HipComic, and HipPostcard. Founded in 2015 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company builds collectible-specific communities that enable users to buy and sell across various pricing formats and locations. It provides a broad suite of seller services and tools to help sellers reach wider audiences and grow sales, while fostering passionate communities around stamps, postcards, and comics. The business aims to modernize collectibles e-commerce by combining marketplace functionality with community-driven features to support hobbyists and collectors globally.

Rebag

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

Shipbob

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2014, Shipbob Inc. specializes in online shipping and fulfillment software for small e-commerce businesses. It aggregates services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, offering pickup, packaging, warehousing, batch fulfillment, and tracking solutions through its mobile app.

Shiftgig

Series C in 2017
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.

Home61

Seed Round in 2016
Home61 is an online real estate brokerage focused on the Miami Greater Area, dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of residential properties. The company leverages technology to enhance the client experience, ensuring that homeowners receive better deals and opportunities in the market. Home61 provides a range of services, including commission-based brokerage, support for buyers and renters, and lead generation, all designed to instill confidence in clients during real estate transactions. Additionally, Home61 empowers its agents by equipping them with tools and resources to excel in their careers and outperform the market significantly.

Rebag

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

Shiftgig

Series B in 2015
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.

Rebag

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

DoubleDutch

Seed Round in 2008
Founded in 2010, DoubleDutch specializes in event management software for global event organizers. Its platform enables digital live event experiences, collects registrant data, and offers analytics to enhance business outcomes. Serving a wide range of clients from brands to associations, DoubleDutch operates globally with headquarters in San Francisco.
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