FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, primarily focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, software as a service, and virtual reality. FJ Labs typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with investment amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000.

Matias Barbero

Investor

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Arne Halleraker

Principal

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Past deals in Restaurants

meez

Venture Round in 2022
Meez Culinary Solutions is a SaaS company that specializes in creating an interactive recipe platform designed for culinary professionals. The platform allows users to develop a comprehensive recipe database that is collaborative and shareable. It offers features such as precise ingredient costing, automated scaling and conversions, and customized training. Additionally, it includes specialized allergen identification, enhancing the usability for various cooking needs. By transforming recipe content into an organized and searchable format, Meez Culinary Solutions facilitates the ideation, organization, collaboration, sharing, and execution of culinary concepts.

Cayena

Series A in 2022
Cayena operates a B2B marketplace tailored for the wholesale food industry in Latin America, valued at over $200 billion. The platform connects restaurants, grocery stores, and other food outlets with multiple suppliers, facilitating inventory procurement with next-day delivery. By leveraging its software, Cayena empowers small restaurants and commercial kitchens to enhance profitability and streamline operations through direct procurement of essential food items. The company also offers a comprehensive suite of add-on services, enabling suppliers to experience increased demand without assuming credit risk. This innovative approach benefits both suppliers and food service establishments, fostering a more efficient supply chain in the food industry.

Kitchenita

Funding Round in 2022
Kitchenita is a Latin American startup focused on transforming the food delivery industry by leveraging data-driven food concepts. The company collaborates with leading food and beverage brands and renowned chefs to develop virtual restaurants that can achieve top rankings in various food categories within a month. Utilizing proprietary technology and data analysis, Kitchenita creates online native food brands, allowing partner restaurants to expand their operations efficiently and cost-effectively. By streamlining supply purchases and offering a comprehensive digitization system, Kitchenita aims to enhance the delivery experience while supporting the growth of its partners in the competitive food market.

FoodByUs

Series A in 2021
FoodByUs is an online marketplace based in Sydney, Australia, that connects local food sellers with consumers seeking a variety of food products, including artisanal items such as doughnuts, cupcakes, and pies. Founded in 2016, the platform allows food service venues to list their offerings, enabling users to browse and purchase directly from these local suppliers. Customers have the option to either collect their orders or have them delivered, which streamlines the purchasing process and reduces associated costs. By promoting local food sellers, FoodByUs supports the community while providing users with access to diverse culinary options.

Blank Street

Series A in 2021
Blank Street is a coffee chain that offers coffee as a daily ritual that more people can enjoy, in places convenient to their lives. Its automated espresso machines consistently produce consistent coffee, allowing baristas to be more interactive and build relationships. Customers can order ahead of time using their app, streamlining their experience. Their vendors (outsourced milk and pastries) are excellent, allowing them to concentrate on the coffee.

Katoo

Seed Round in 2021
Katoo provides a food procurement platform designed to streamline the relationship between restaurants and suppliers. Through its mobile application, restaurants can easily order ingredients and receive competitive pricing from top suppliers. The platform allows suppliers to receive orders in a standardized digital format, enhancing communication and efficiency. By reducing time spent on low-value tasks, Katoo enables both restaurants and suppliers to focus more on their core business activities. Additionally, the platform offers tools for managing orders and tracking valuable business insights, ultimately empowering the food supply chain.

Cayena

Series A in 2021
Cayena operates a B2B marketplace tailored for the wholesale food industry in Latin America, valued at over $200 billion. The platform connects restaurants, grocery stores, and other food outlets with multiple suppliers, facilitating inventory procurement with next-day delivery. By leveraging its software, Cayena empowers small restaurants and commercial kitchens to enhance profitability and streamline operations through direct procurement of essential food items. The company also offers a comprehensive suite of add-on services, enabling suppliers to experience increased demand without assuming credit risk. This innovative approach benefits both suppliers and food service establishments, fostering a more efficient supply chain in the food industry.

Manzana verde

Seed Round in 2021
Manzana Verde is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing balanced and nutritious meals tailored to individual health goals. Operating in Piura, Lima, and Mexico City, the company offers a monthly subscription platform that combines meal delivery with nutritional advice. The meals are designed to meet essential dietary requirements, incorporating the necessary calories, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to support a healthy lifestyle. By offering a variety of nutritious food options, Manzana Verde aims to help consumers achieve their health objectives and maintain overall wellness.

Blank Street

Seed Round in 2021
Blank Street is a coffee chain that offers coffee as a daily ritual that more people can enjoy, in places convenient to their lives. Its automated espresso machines consistently produce consistent coffee, allowing baristas to be more interactive and build relationships. Customers can order ahead of time using their app, streamlining their experience. Their vendors (outsourced milk and pastries) are excellent, allowing them to concentrate on the coffee.

Mealco

Seed Round in 2021
Mealco is a food-tech platform focused on developing delivery-native food brands, aiming to bring popular cuisine directly to consumers' doorsteps. The company operates an online technology platform designed to help restaurants monetize their unused capacity. By transforming back-of-house resources into a digital-friendly operation, Mealco enables restaurants to manage high demand for online delivery while retaining their current staff. This approach allows restaurants to streamline their operations, expand their brand offerings, and enhance their online presence, ultimately maximizing customer reach.

Chowbus

Series A in 2020
Chowbus, a leading restaurant technology company based in the U.S, offers an innovative all-in-one cloud-based restaurant point of sale system designed to streamline operations and boost revenue for restaurants. Operating on a user-friendly SaaS model, we ensure continuous software upgrades and the inclusion of the latest features at a reasonable subscription fee. Our commitment is to support restaurants that are eager to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance their performance and increase profits. Choose Chowbus for a reliable, advanced restaurant POS system that evolves with your business needs

Mealco

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mealco is a food-tech platform focused on developing delivery-native food brands, aiming to bring popular cuisine directly to consumers' doorsteps. The company operates an online technology platform designed to help restaurants monetize their unused capacity. By transforming back-of-house resources into a digital-friendly operation, Mealco enables restaurants to manage high demand for online delivery while retaining their current staff. This approach allows restaurants to streamline their operations, expand their brand offerings, and enhance their online presence, ultimately maximizing customer reach.

Blank Street

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Blank Street is a coffee chain that offers coffee as a daily ritual that more people can enjoy, in places convenient to their lives. Its automated espresso machines consistently produce consistent coffee, allowing baristas to be more interactive and build relationships. Customers can order ahead of time using their app, streamlining their experience. Their vendors (outsourced milk and pastries) are excellent, allowing them to concentrate on the coffee.

InnovOrder

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2014, Innovorder is the leader in digital solutions for the food service industry and services some of the largest players in the commercial and institutional catering sectors. Innovorder’s comprehensive SaaS software suite enables the deployment of new order channels, the management of both a restaurant networks and single points of sale, the acceleration of order and kitchen preparation while optimizing production management, sales monitoring and customer loyalty. 6 years after its creation, Innovorder has more than 800 customers and thousands of points of sale using the Innovorder solution, including industry leaders such as KFC, Big Fernand, Quick, Bagel Corner, Courtepaille, Agapes, Amorino, and Poivre Rouge. Innovorder also provides its solution to the largest Contract Catering companies such as Elior, Compass, Api Restauration, Convivio and Dupont Restauration. Based in Paris, France, the company acquired the start-up La Caisse Tactile in October 2016. It employs more than 60 people and has completed two major rounds of fundraising, the latest in July 2019, for a total of more than 10 million euros.

Popchef

Series A in 2019
PopChef launched at Paris Founders Event Winter 2015 and they were curious to get some updates on this flavourful, fairly-price, conscious business, but firstly let’s find out how everything started out and the obstacles these three young entrepreneurs faced along the way.

Slice

Series B in 2019
Slice operates an online pizza ordering platform that connects consumers with local pizzerias across the United States. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela, Slice aims to support independent pizza shops by providing them with essential tools such as technology, marketing, and buying power, allowing these establishments to compete effectively with larger chains. The platform has grown to encompass partnerships with restaurants in over 3,000 cities, forming the largest community of independent pizzerias in the nation. By empowering these local businesses, Slice helps them thrive while maintaining their unique identities and roles within their communities.

MUNCH:ON

Series A in 2019
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders

Chowbus

Seed Round in 2019
Chowbus, a leading restaurant technology company based in the U.S, offers an innovative all-in-one cloud-based restaurant point of sale system designed to streamline operations and boost revenue for restaurants. Operating on a user-friendly SaaS model, we ensure continuous software upgrades and the inclusion of the latest features at a reasonable subscription fee. Our commitment is to support restaurants that are eager to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance their performance and increase profits. Choose Chowbus for a reliable, advanced restaurant POS system that evolves with your business needs

Stadium

Seed Round in 2018
Stadium is a platform that enables users to order individual dishes from a variety of restaurants, catering to different meal occasions such as team lunches, client meetings, and employee orientations. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Stadium offers a diverse menu that includes entrees, salads, sandwiches, sides, soups, desserts, drinks, and snacks. In addition to food ordering, Stadium encompasses services like SnackMagic and SwagMagic, which facilitate global group gifting, rewards, and promotional items. The platform allows recipients worldwide to choose their preferred items, enhancing the personalization of exchanges and ensuring meaningful interactions, whether for client appreciation or employee engagement.

KitchenMate

Seed Round in 2018
KitchenMate is a provider of premium food vending and micro-market services, catering to offices, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in Toronto. The company aims to enhance on-site food services by offering fresh food options tailored for modern workplaces. KitchenMate's offerings include a smart fridge and cooker system, recyclable meal packaging, and in-app loyalty programs. Additionally, the company allows staff members to prepare meals for employees, facilitating easy access to shared dining experiences.

Hooch

Seed Round in 2018
HOOCH is the free app that rewards you up to 10% back plus exclusive perks when you travel, shop or dine with global partners.

Privateaser

Series A in 2018
Privateaser SAS operates an online platform that facilitates the booking and privatization of venues for group events in France. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chatenay-Malabry, the platform provides access to over 3,000 bars, restaurants, and rental spaces. It enables users to discover and reserve locations for various gatherings, including parties and corporate events. By streamlining the logistics between customers and venue managers, Privateaser simplifies the process of organizing group events, making it easier for individuals and businesses to find suitable spaces for their needs.

Rappi

Series C in 2018
Rappi is a consumer tech company that specializes in providing online delivery services. It connects consumers who want to purchase prepared foods, groceries, clothes, and virtually anything with independent contractors who can fulfill those needs.

KitchenMate

Seed Round in 2018
KitchenMate is a provider of premium food vending and micro-market services, catering to offices, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in Toronto. The company aims to enhance on-site food services by offering fresh food options tailored for modern workplaces. KitchenMate's offerings include a smart fridge and cooker system, recyclable meal packaging, and in-app loyalty programs. Additionally, the company allows staff members to prepare meals for employees, facilitating easy access to shared dining experiences.

Allset

Series A in 2017
Allset is a marketplace connecting restaurants and local diners. It provides restaurants with online ordering and contactless dining solutions to serve their customers commission-free. Customers use Allset to order ahead at nearby restaurants and coffee shops, to ensure everyday dining that is fast, easy, and healthy. Local diners support restaurants with commission-free orders for pickup, curbside, and dine-in. Allset is focused on connecting restaurants and diners in busy areas to drive network effect on a hyperlocal level. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset was co-founded by Stas Matviyenko and Anna Polishchuk in 2015.

Zume

Series B in 2017
Zume is actively reducing the world’s plastic waste with economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. Zume's partnered with distributors and manufacturers across over 25+ countries including Packme Ltd (UK), Seamlessly Ltd (UK), Transcend Packaging (UK), Rausch Verpackung GmbH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Eocrep SARL (France), Codensa (Spain and Portugal), and Ultra Pac (Chile and Peru).

Rappi

Venture Round in 2017
Rappi is a consumer tech company that specializes in providing online delivery services. It connects consumers who want to purchase prepared foods, groceries, clothes, and virtually anything with independent contractors who can fulfill those needs.

Rappi

Series B in 2016
Rappi is a consumer tech company that specializes in providing online delivery services. It connects consumers who want to purchase prepared foods, groceries, clothes, and virtually anything with independent contractors who can fulfill those needs.

SkipTheDishes

Seed Round in 2016
SkipTheDishes is a North American technology company seamlessly connecting people to local restaurants and food couriers, making great food more accessible. Through the SkipTheDishes network, restaurants gain more business, food couriers earn extra income on their own schedule, and busy customers are able to gain time by ordering from hundreds of local restaurants and national chains that never offered delivery before. From the founding of our network in 2012 to our expansion to 20 cities, SkipTheDishes is advancing the future of food delivery.

Rappi

Series A in 2016
Rappi is a consumer tech company that specializes in providing online delivery services. It connects consumers who want to purchase prepared foods, groceries, clothes, and virtually anything with independent contractors who can fulfill those needs.

Zume

Convertible Note in 2016
Zume is actively reducing the world’s plastic waste with economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. Zume's partnered with distributors and manufacturers across over 25+ countries including Packme Ltd (UK), Seamlessly Ltd (UK), Transcend Packaging (UK), Rausch Verpackung GmbH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Eocrep SARL (France), Codensa (Spain and Portugal), and Ultra Pac (Chile and Peru).

Allset

Seed Round in 2016
Allset is a marketplace connecting restaurants and local diners. It provides restaurants with online ordering and contactless dining solutions to serve their customers commission-free. Customers use Allset to order ahead at nearby restaurants and coffee shops, to ensure everyday dining that is fast, easy, and healthy. Local diners support restaurants with commission-free orders for pickup, curbside, and dine-in. Allset is focused on connecting restaurants and diners in busy areas to drive network effect on a hyperlocal level. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset was co-founded by Stas Matviyenko and Anna Polishchuk in 2015.

Happy Meal

Seed Round in 2016
Happy Meal is an on-demand mobile based healthy Chinese lunch box delivery service targeting China’s college educated professionals. Customers choose between a set of different meals which are delivered to their door, mainly office buildings, within 15 minutes. The company operates in Shanghai.

Menu Next Door

Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door is a platform that connects customers with local chefs who prepare homemade meals from diverse culinary backgrounds. By fostering a community of enthusiastic cooks, the service provides an array of delicious, freshly-made dishes available for takeout at affordable prices. Operating in the U.K., Belgium, and France, Menu Next Door emphasizes the importance of local food preparation without delivery charges, ensuring that customers enjoy quality meals while supporting their neighbors. The platform not only allows users to order food but also encourages interaction with the chefs, creating a personal connection that enhances the dining experience.

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.

Zume

Seed Round in 2015
Zume is actively reducing the world’s plastic waste with economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. Zume's partnered with distributors and manufacturers across over 25+ countries including Packme Ltd (UK), Seamlessly Ltd (UK), Transcend Packaging (UK), Rausch Verpackung GmbH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Eocrep SARL (France), Codensa (Spain and Portugal), and Ultra Pac (Chile and Peru).

Sprig

Series B in 2015
Sprig is a product development lifecycle research platform that focuses on providing valuable insights to companies through user research. It offers services such as Concept and Usability Testing, and In-Product Surveys, enabling businesses to gather feedback on new ideas, designs, prototypes, and existing product experiences. Trusted by notable companies like Dropbox, Square, Opendoor, and Loom, Sprig aims to enhance product development by facilitating a deeper understanding of user needs and preferences.

KUAINIU

Seed Round in 2015
KUAINIU offers crowdsourced logistics services to grocery stores and restaurants.
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