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 Consulting

Paro

Series C in 2023
Paro operates a platform that connects businesses with freelance finance professionals, including bookkeepers, accountants, financial analysts, and CFOs, who offer remote, on-demand support. The company's services encompass various financial tasks, such as month-end accounting, tax preparation, expense classification, and payroll, as well as financial analysis services like budget forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI tracking. Additionally, Paro provides fractional CFO services that include cash flow management, market research, fundraising strategies, and strategic planning. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Paro aims to redefine the employment model in the finance sector by leveraging technology to match clients with highly vetted professionals who can meet their specific financial needs on an hourly basis.

Konsus

Series A in 2021
Konsus is a design company that specializes in providing on-demand outsourcing solutions for corporate teams. The company focuses on delivering high-quality design services tailored to meet the needs of various enterprises. By offering a range of design solutions, Konsus supports marketing, creative, and internal design teams in managing their projects efficiently. Trusted by numerous businesses, Konsus aims to simplify the design process, allowing companies to access professional design assistance as needed.

Comet

Secondary Market in 2021
Comet SAS operates an online platform that connects technology and data freelancers with companies seeking their expertise. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, the platform utilizes advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to evaluate and match freelancers to organizational needs effectively. Comet aims to provide a beneficial experience for both freelancers and companies, ensuring that businesses have access to the required skills while offering freelancers engaging projects with a sense of security. By fostering an interactive community of skilled professionals, Comet enhances the recruitment process in the tech and data sectors.

Simundia

Venture Round in 2021
Simundia SAS, founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, specializes in providing digital coaching services aimed at enhancing professional development. The company offers a platform that delivers personalized coaching experiences, focusing on convenience, discretion, and affordability. Through its innovative approach, Simundia equips business managers with the tools needed to improve their soft skills and effectively address various challenges in the workplace. By emphasizing a short-distance format, the platform fosters awareness around different themes, thereby supporting professionals in their personal and career growth.

Leland

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a coaching platform that connects people with coaches, content, and courses that can help them reach career and educational goals. The company's platform specializes in navigating career transitions and assists students in receiving custom mentorship and guidance to build skills to reach their full potential, enabling career enthusiasts to find a coach that fits their budget, background, and goals.

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.

Lara AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of AI personal assistant intended for employees to interact to consult on various topics. The company's platform finds employees with low engagement or at risk of departure in time, enhances the work of leaders, and automates tasks with an artificial intelligence conversational interface, enabling human resource teams to automate tasks and reduce the operational load.

Pensight

Venture Round in 2021
Pensight is a platform that facilitates the connection between experts and audiences through paid live video consultations. It provides tools for monetizing knowledge by allowing users to launch digital products, courses, memberships, and coaching services. The platform supports automated payments and scheduling, integrates with calendars, and enables seamless interactions with clients globally. By offering features for one-on-one video sessions and Q&A opportunities, Pensight helps educators and creators diversify their revenue streams and expand their business reach.

Candidate Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Candidate Labs Inc. is a recruiting firm based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in connecting sales and marketing professionals with technology companies seeking talent. Founded in 2018, the company leverages a modern recruitment platform that integrates technology and data with the expertise of seasoned recruiters. This approach enhances the job search experience for candidates by uncovering hidden opportunities and providing valuable insights for career advancement. For companies, Candidate Labs facilitates efficient team growth by ensuring a balance of speed and fit in their hiring processes. The firm focuses on delivering the right hires at the right time, helping clients scale effectively while empowering candidates to achieve their career goals.

Advisable

Seed Round in 2020
Advisable.com helps companies to find, screen, and hire marketing specialists and freelancers online. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Agenteur

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Career Management and HR Tech

Candidate Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate Labs Inc. is a recruiting firm based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in connecting sales and marketing professionals with technology companies seeking talent. Founded in 2018, the company leverages a modern recruitment platform that integrates technology and data with the expertise of seasoned recruiters. This approach enhances the job search experience for candidates by uncovering hidden opportunities and providing valuable insights for career advancement. For companies, Candidate Labs facilitates efficient team growth by ensuring a balance of speed and fit in their hiring processes. The firm focuses on delivering the right hires at the right time, helping clients scale effectively while empowering candidates to achieve their career goals.

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.

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.

Simundia

Seed Round in 2019
Simundia SAS, founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, specializes in providing digital coaching services aimed at enhancing professional development. The company offers a platform that delivers personalized coaching experiences, focusing on convenience, discretion, and affordability. Through its innovative approach, Simundia equips business managers with the tools needed to improve their soft skills and effectively address various challenges in the workplace. By emphasizing a short-distance format, the platform fosters awareness around different themes, thereby supporting professionals in their personal and career growth.

Comet

Series A in 2018
Comet SAS operates an online platform that connects technology and data freelancers with companies seeking their expertise. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, the platform utilizes advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to evaluate and match freelancers to organizational needs effectively. Comet aims to provide a beneficial experience for both freelancers and companies, ensuring that businesses have access to the required skills while offering freelancers engaging projects with a sense of security. By fostering an interactive community of skilled professionals, Comet enhances the recruitment process in the tech and data sectors.

CoMatch

Series B in 2018
Comatch GmbH is a Berlin-based online marketplace that connects companies with freelance management consultants and industry experts. The platform facilitates the matching of organizations seeking external support for various projects with independent professionals specializing in areas such as strategy, organization, IT, marketing, finance, and operations. By providing access to a diverse pool of expertise, Comatch enables businesses of all sizes to enhance their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Paro

Convertible Note in 2017
Paro is a growth platform that brings a talent community and businesses together to navigate immediate challenges and architect a plan. Powered by proprietary AI technology and in-depth industry expertise, Paro matches businesses with the right expertise and solutions to solve problems and drive growth. Their elite community of finance and accounting experts provides a range of services to clients, from bookkeeping and accounting to highly specialized corporate development and strategic advisory. By harnessing the power of people and technology, Paro empowers businesses and professionals to pursue meaningful work and go beyond even their loftiest goals.
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