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 Child Care

CareGuide

Venture Round in 2019
CareGuide Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates online marketplaces designed to connect families and individuals with various care providers. The company offers a portfolio of services that includes senior care, child care, pet care, and home care, facilitating the search for local caregivers such as nannies, babysitters, pet sitters, elder-care providers, and house sitters. Through its user-friendly platforms, CareGuide aims to simplify the process of finding qualified care providers in specific areas, ensuring that families can easily access the support they need for everyday care services.

Yumi

Seed Round in 2019
Yumi is a company that focuses on providing science-based meal delivery services for young children, aiming to help parents understand their children's nutritional needs. The company produces fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food products that cater to various age groups, ensuring that children receive adequate nutrition during their critical early years. In addition to baby food, Yumi offers vitamins designed to support brain development, making it a comprehensive resource for parents seeking healthy options for their children’s diets. Through its convenient meal delivery program, Yumi stands out as a leading choice for those prioritizing nutrition in early childhood.

Good Grief

Seed Round in 2019
Grief, Education, Advocacy, Peer Support, Community, Children, Family, and Resilience

Kindly Care

Series A in 2018
Kindly Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a marketplace for senior homecare, founded in 2014. It provides a mobile application designed to help families find and manage caregivers for their loved ones. The platform enables users to hire private live-in caregivers and offers tools for managing scheduling, tracking timesheets, and recording shift notes. This approach allows families to oversee the quality of care while also helping to reduce costs associated with senior care. Through its services, Kindly Care aims to facilitate a more efficient and effective caregiving experience for senior citizens and their families.

CareGuide

Series A in 2018
CareGuide Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates online marketplaces designed to connect families and individuals with various care providers. The company offers a portfolio of services that includes senior care, child care, pet care, and home care, facilitating the search for local caregivers such as nannies, babysitters, pet sitters, elder-care providers, and house sitters. Through its user-friendly platforms, CareGuide aims to simplify the process of finding qualified care providers in specific areas, ensuring that families can easily access the support they need for everyday care services.

Wellthy

Seed Round in 2017
Wellthy, Inc. is a family care concierge service based in New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in assisting individuals and families in managing the complexities of care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Wellthy connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate the logistical and administrative tasks associated with caregiving. Their platform enables families to track appointments, organize tasks, store important documents, and maintain communication. Wellthy addresses various needs beyond medical care, including legal, financial, housing, and emotional support. The service is designed to alleviate the burden of caregiving by taking on tasks such as making calls, scheduling appointments, and managing paperwork. Additionally, Wellthy partners with employers to offer a compassionate and scalable solution to support families dealing with aging-related issues, childcare, special needs, and other ongoing care challenges.

KidPass

Seed Round in 2017
KidPass is a membership platform that facilitates the discovery and booking of children's activities, such as classes, camps, exclusive events, party spaces, and museum visits. By partnering with various activity providers, KidPass offers parents an easy and enjoyable way to explore and engage their children's interests. The platform also includes a feature for identifying live interactive online classes, allowing parents to access activities for children of all ages conveniently through a mobile application. This approach not only streamlines the process of finding suitable activities but also helps parents economically identify and nurture their children's abilities.

Mavencare

Series A in 2017
Mavencare Inc. is a home care service provider based in Toronto, Canada, with additional locations in Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton. The company offers a wide range of services designed to support seniors and individuals with varying needs, including companionship, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, specialized nursing, and various types of care such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, hospice, and palliative care. Mavencare was founded in response to personal experiences of its founders, who faced challenges in securing quality care for their grandparents. The organization aims to address the significant demand for home care, as nearly 90 percent of seniors prefer to age in place but often struggle to do so without assistance. Mavencare is committed to providing high-quality, family-focused care that allows individuals to live comfortably in their own homes.
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