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 Human Resources

Caju

Series B in 2022
At Caju we are creating a benefits platform for the teams of the future. Starting with benefits used every day by most employees, we want teams to use products and services they like and that are fair to merchants and partners. We'll launch soon!

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.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Zen Educate Limited is a staffing platform founded in 2016 and based in London, with an additional office in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company operates an online application that connects teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with schools seeking short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing solutions. By leveraging technology, Zen Educate aims to facilitate quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, including tutors and teaching assistants. This platform not only streamlines the hiring process for schools but also provides job opportunities for educators in the UK.

Trusted

Series C in 2021
Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, facilitating their connection to flexible job opportunities in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform automates the recruitment process by enabling nurses to create and manage their resumes, credentials, and certifications digitally. It also provides real-time alerts for job openings that match their qualifications and preferences, thereby simplifying the application process. Trusted is supported by notable investors, including Craft Ventures and Texas Medical Center, which underscores its significance in the healthcare employment landscape.

HUNTY

Seed Round in 2021
HUNTY is a platform that help people find jobs by connecting them with world class mentors who prepare them for the job search process. And people only pay when they get hired.

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.

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.

Caju

Series A in 2021
At Caju we are creating a benefits platform for the teams of the future. Starting with benefits used every day by most employees, we want teams to use products and services they like and that are fair to merchants and partners. We'll launch soon!

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.

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.

minu

Series A in 2021
Minu Servicios, S.A.P.I de C.V. operates an application called minu, which allows employees in Mexico to access their earned salaries before the official payroll date. By providing this service, Minu aims to enhance the financial well-being of workers, enabling them to manage their finances more effectively. The company collaborates with human resources departments to implement its solution, which is designed to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and talent attraction. Minu is backed by prominent institutional investors in the FinTech sector, reflecting its potential to transform the payroll experience in Mexico.

Job&talent

Series C in 2021
Job&Talent operates as an on-demand staffing marketplace designed to enhance the flexibility and transparency of the labor market. The platform addresses the growing demand from companies for adaptable hiring solutions while simultaneously working to reduce global unemployment. As the labor market shifts towards greater flexibility, workers often find themselves in precarious employment situations. Job&Talent offers a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) model that aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for both employers and employees. The company has established a presence in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for expansion into France and Italy.

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.

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.

Trusted

Series B in 2020
Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, facilitating their connection to flexible job opportunities in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform automates the recruitment process by enabling nurses to create and manage their resumes, credentials, and certifications digitally. It also provides real-time alerts for job openings that match their qualifications and preferences, thereby simplifying the application process. Trusted is supported by notable investors, including Craft Ventures and Texas Medical Center, which underscores its significance in the healthcare employment landscape.

Medelse

Seed Round in 2020
Medelse offers connected medical recruitment solutions. Medelse supports new healthcare professionals, medical institutions and recruiters.

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.

Job&talent

Series C in 2019
Job&Talent operates as an on-demand staffing marketplace designed to enhance the flexibility and transparency of the labor market. The platform addresses the growing demand from companies for adaptable hiring solutions while simultaneously working to reduce global unemployment. As the labor market shifts towards greater flexibility, workers often find themselves in precarious employment situations. Job&Talent offers a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) model that aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for both employers and employees. The company has established a presence in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for expansion into France and Italy.

Jyve

Venture Round in 2019
Jyve Corporation is a technology platform that connects companies with on-demand labor to fulfill their in-store execution needs. Incorporated in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Jyve serves a range of customers, including grocers, brands, and retailers, throughout most of the United States. The platform provides access to certified skilled workers, known as Jyvers, who handle various tasks such as stocking, auditing, ordering, and display building. By identifying talent suited for merchandising and digital shopping requirements, Jyve enables businesses to improve efficiency, enhance revenue growth, and gain real-time insights into employee performance.

Revelo

Series B in 2019
Revelo Brasil is a staffing and recruiting company that specializes in connecting companies with tech professionals and software developers in Latin America. The company offers a digital recruiting platform that allows knowledge workers to create free professional profiles. Utilizing machine learning and adaptive technical tools, Revelo curates a network of above-average professionals and matches them with innovative companies. The platform focuses on high-demand careers including finance, software development, design, online marketing, and management consulting. By centering the profiles of Brazilian job seekers, Revelo enables companies to efficiently source, screen, and recruit talent that fits specific roles.

Trusted

Series A in 2019
Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, facilitating their connection to flexible job opportunities in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform automates the recruitment process by enabling nurses to create and manage their resumes, credentials, and certifications digitally. It also provides real-time alerts for job openings that match their qualifications and preferences, thereby simplifying the application process. Trusted is supported by notable investors, including Craft Ventures and Texas Medical Center, which underscores its significance in the healthcare employment landscape.

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.

Alana

Seed Round in 2019
Alana operates an online job marketplace focused on the blue-collar sector, particularly in the hospitality and retail industries in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ciudad de México, the company provides a web and mobile application that connects companies with suitable candidates. Alana enhances the recruiting process by utilizing a chatbot for streamlined communication and an automated internal agenda for scheduling interviews. Additionally, the platform generates live reports that enable companies to monitor key human resources metrics, such as time spent on recruitment, employee turnover rates, and staff satisfaction. By addressing the challenges of employee turnover and inefficiencies in hiring, Alana aims to improve the overall recruiting experience for both employers and job seekers.

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.

Job&talent

Venture Round in 2018
Job&Talent operates as an on-demand staffing marketplace designed to enhance the flexibility and transparency of the labor market. The platform addresses the growing demand from companies for adaptable hiring solutions while simultaneously working to reduce global unemployment. As the labor market shifts towards greater flexibility, workers often find themselves in precarious employment situations. Job&Talent offers a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) model that aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for both employers and employees. The company has established a presence in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for expansion into France and Italy.

Shiftgig

Series C in 2017
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

Vettery

Series A in 2016
Vettery is fundamentally changing the way people hire and get hired. Vettery matches highly qualified candidates with over 4,000 top companies through its automated, data-driven marketplace. By connecting people directly to hiring managers, Vettery offers employers the best way to cost-effectively scale a team with quality hires. Vettery develops machine learning models that track real-time data, monitor trends and predict hiring behavior in order to effectively place candidates with more accuracy, speed and compatibility.

Job&talent

Series B in 2016
Job&Talent operates as an on-demand staffing marketplace designed to enhance the flexibility and transparency of the labor market. The platform addresses the growing demand from companies for adaptable hiring solutions while simultaneously working to reduce global unemployment. As the labor market shifts towards greater flexibility, workers often find themselves in precarious employment situations. Job&Talent offers a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) model that aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for both employers and employees. The company has established a presence in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for expansion into France and Italy.

Jyve

Seed Round in 2016
Jyve Corporation is a technology platform that connects companies with on-demand labor to fulfill their in-store execution needs. Incorporated in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Jyve serves a range of customers, including grocers, brands, and retailers, throughout most of the United States. The platform provides access to certified skilled workers, known as Jyvers, who handle various tasks such as stocking, auditing, ordering, and display building. By identifying talent suited for merchandising and digital shopping requirements, Jyve enables businesses to improve efficiency, enhance revenue growth, and gain real-time insights into employee performance.

The Happy Home Company

Seed Round in 2015
The Happy Home Company provides personal home management services designed to simplify the complexities of home maintenance for homeowners. Through its online platform, the company connects clients with affordable Personal Home Managers who assist in scheduling maintenance and cleaning tasks. Supported by advanced technology and a trusted network of vetted specialists, The Happy Home Company enables homeowners to efficiently manage their properties while ensuring that their homes remain in excellent condition. By streamlining the process of home care, the company addresses the challenges of time, expense, and organization that often accompany home ownership.

Shiftgig

Series B in 2015
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

Vettery

Seed Round in 2015
Vettery is fundamentally changing the way people hire and get hired. Vettery matches highly qualified candidates with over 4,000 top companies through its automated, data-driven marketplace. By connecting people directly to hiring managers, Vettery offers employers the best way to cost-effectively scale a team with quality hires. Vettery develops machine learning models that track real-time data, monitor trends and predict hiring behavior in order to effectively place candidates with more accuracy, speed and compatibility.

Bluecrew

Seed Round in 2015
BlueCrew, Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in connecting employers with temporary workers in the Bay Area. The platform allows companies to post job openings and enables applicants to easily sign up and apply for positions. BlueCrew focuses on filling short-term, low-complexity roles in areas such as commercial moving, furniture pickup, data entry, truck driving, and on-the-move sales. By combining transparency and automation, BlueCrew aims to enhance the staffing experience for blue-collar positions while providing the flexibility of a mobile-based interface along with the legal protections typically associated with traditional employment models. As of February 2018, BlueCrew operates as a subsidiary of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
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