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 Nutrition

Kickoff

Seed Round in 2022
Kickoff is a remote wellness coaching platform that addresses the obesity epidemic and evolving work dynamics by enabling individuals to become effective wellness coaches. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to handle much of the workload traditionally associated with personal training and nutrition counseling, allowing certified trainers and registered dietitians to focus on client communication via SMS and app. This approach ensures clients receive tailored recommendations and accountability at an affordable price. By connecting users with certified professionals, Kickoff facilitates personalized fitness and nutrition plans, helping clients achieve their health goals efficiently and effectively.

Kitchenita

Funding Round in 2022
Kitchenita is a Buenos Aires based startup that creates data-driven food concepts for delivery. Through data analysis and proprietary technology, we launch online native food brands that we position in the top 10 of its vertical in less than a month.

Manzana Verde

Seed Round in 2021
Balanced meal delivery according to your goals. We are in Piura, Lima, and Mexico City. Manzana Verde is a Meal delivery and nutritional advice monthly subscription platform that achieves nutritional goals.

Verb Energy

Seed Round in 2019
Verb Energy, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in the production of caffeinated energy bars. The company's flagship product, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, is designed to provide a healthy and convenient source of energy. Each bar incorporates caffeine derived from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged energy release. Verb Energy aims to deliver tasty and nutritious energy products that cater to a wide audience, promoting a lifestyle of health and vitality while remaining affordable.

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.

Parsley Health

Seed Round in 2017
Parsley Health is a new kind of healthcare service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into cutting-edge primary care. The company was founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., a Columbia-trained physician, digital health expert and leader in functional medicine. Parsley clinics are currently open in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco. Learn more at www.parsleyhealth.com

Happy Meal

Seed Round in 2016
Happy Meal is a mobile-based service that specializes in delivering healthy lunch boxes to college-educated professionals in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2014, the company offers an on-demand platform where customers can select from a variety of meal options tailored to their preferences. Deliveries are made primarily to office buildings, ensuring that meals arrive within a quick timeframe of 15 minutes. By focusing on convenience and health, Happy Meal caters to the fast-paced lifestyle of urban professionals in China.

Din

Seed Round in 2015
Formerly Known as Forage. Din helps you cook like your favorite restaurant at home in 20 min. Din partners with notable restaurants and chefs like Bar Tartine, Tacolicious, and James Beard 2015 Rising Star Chef Jessica Largey to deliver everything you need to recreate their dishes at home. Din’s team, led by Michelin Star veteran Stephen Beaumier formerly of Cyrus, Quince and Restaurant Noma, does much of the time­intensive prep work for you, like braising meats and creating complex sauces, so you can finish the dish in under 20 minutes, as quickly as a restaurant can fire a dish. Then they deliver the prepped and whole ingredients in an insulated, reusable tote to your home.

Sprig

Series B in 2015
Sprig is an online application that specializes in delivering healthy organic meals within 15 minutes. Founded in April 2013 by Morgan Springer, Neeraj Berry, Matt Kent, and Gagan Biyani, the company is based in San Francisco, United States. The platform allows users to conveniently find and order nutritious meals, utilizing locally-sourced, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. By focusing on quick delivery and high-quality food, Sprig aims to meet the growing demand for healthy eating options in a fast-paced world.

Sprig

Series B in 2015
Sprig is an online application that specializes in delivering healthy organic meals within 15 minutes. Founded in April 2013 by Morgan Springer, Neeraj Berry, Matt Kent, and Gagan Biyani, the company is based in San Francisco, United States. The platform allows users to conveniently find and order nutritious meals, utilizing locally-sourced, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. By focusing on quick delivery and high-quality food, Sprig aims to meet the growing demand for healthy eating options in a fast-paced world.
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