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 Collaboration

Neol

Seed Round in 2022
Neol is a platform designed to facilitate learning and collaboration among creative individuals and innovators in a decentralized environment. It offers services focused on organizational design, leadership development, brand creation, campaign management, and behavioral marketing. By leveraging a curated global community, Neol enables users to address challenges and shape their futures through cohort-based learning and innovation. The platform aims to empower creative leaders and talent to work together effectively, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

A.Team

Series A in 2022
Developer of a team formation platform designed to help companies adapt and build tech in areas outside of their core competencies. The company's platform is an invite-only community of independent tech talent with diverse expertise and backgrounds that help companies pivot their product and adapt to new methods of monetization by building to share and team up on meaningful missions, enabling companies to quickly connect and form a full-stack team.

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.

Gurucall

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gurucall is an online marketplace that facilitates access to expert advice through one-on-one or group interactions. The platform is designed to support organizations and individuals by offering insights and experiences from knowledgeable professionals. Users can engage with experts to learn new skills, gain inspiration, and make informed decisions based on real-world perspectives. By connecting people with the expertise they seek, Gurucall aims to empower users in their personal and professional growth, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and enriched learning experiences.

Synthesis

Series A in 2021
Synthesis is a software company based in San Mateo, California, focused on developing customized educational simulation programs for students aged 8 to 14. Founded in 2020 by Josh Dahn, Synthesis offers an online enrichment program designed to nurture future innovators through collaborative thinking games and a game-based curriculum. The platform emphasizes the cultivation of student voice, strategic thinking, and teamwork, enabling children to enhance their decision-making and communication skills in a collaborative environment. Synthesis aims to equip young learners with the tools necessary for effective collaboration and innovative thinking.

twine

Seed Round in 2020
Twine is a platform that facilitates deep networking for virtual events and remote teams. It utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance productivity by improving decision-making and task management. The platform provides features such as automatic extraction of tasks and decisions from meetings and email communications, real-time prioritization of next steps, and streamlined collaboration across various communication channels. These capabilities enable executives and leadership teams to improve accountability, maintain alignment, and efficiently manage critical projects, ensuring that essential tasks remain the focus.

Ravacan

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ravacan is an analytics and collaboration platform tailored for industrial buyers and their suppliers. The platform focuses on purchasing and procurement, offering tools to analyze costs and manage supplier relationships effectively. It aids users in identifying suitable suppliers and navigating supply chain disruptions while automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, Ravacan provides functionalities for demand forecasting, product costing, and calculating return on investment. By enhancing supplier acquisition and reducing costs, the platform aims to increase productivity for global supply and commodity managers.

Twine

Venture Round in 2020
Twine Ltd operates an online platform that connects companies with a network of over 200,000 creative freelancers specializing in music, design, and film. Established in 2014 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Twine simplifies the process of finding and collaborating with talented professionals for various projects, including logo design, explainer videos, and custom illustrations. The platform enables businesses to efficiently write project briefs and access curated freelancers, thereby saving time and resources while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Additionally, creative freelancers can choose projects that interest them, build portfolios, and collaborate with other talents from around the world, enhancing their professional opportunities.

Gurucall

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gurucall is an online marketplace that facilitates access to expert advice through one-on-one or group interactions. The platform is designed to support organizations and individuals by offering insights and experiences from knowledgeable professionals. Users can engage with experts to learn new skills, gain inspiration, and make informed decisions based on real-world perspectives. By connecting people with the expertise they seek, Gurucall aims to empower users in their personal and professional growth, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and enriched learning experiences.

Good Grief

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