FJ Labs

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.

Matias Barbero

Venture Capital

Zineb Belghiti

Operations Associate

William Guillouard

Operating Partner

Arne Halleraker

Partner

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Jose Marin

Founding Partner

Güimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Past deals in Social Network

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2025
Playtomic is the largest platform for racket sport clubs and players globally, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates an online sports court booking platform that aims to serve as a social network for sports enthusiasts. Its platform allows users to reserve courts, connect with players of similar skill levels, and engage in a community focused on sports learning. By facilitating these interactions, Playtomic helps sports clubs optimize the utilization of their facilities and transition into the digital age.

Hunt Club

Venture Round in 2025
Hunt Club, established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that facilitates executive recruitment through relationships and referrals. The company connects a network of over 10,000 professionals, including executives, managers, and industry experts, with partner companies seeking to fill open positions. Hunt Club's proprietary technology automates the process of sourcing, qualifying, and hiring talent, providing access to a pool of 5 million candidates not typically accessible through traditional recruitment channels.

Bounce

Venture Round in 2024
Bounce is a comprehensive event platform that facilitates both in-person and virtual gatherings. It enables users to discover communities, collect payments, and engage with guests through various event upgrades. Additionally, Bounce supports the integration of in-kind sponsorships from corporate partners, enhancing the overall event experience. By centralizing these functionalities, Bounce serves as a valuable resource for individuals and organizations looking to organize and manage events effectively.

Howbout

Series A in 2024
Howbout is a social calendar application designed to facilitate event planning among friends. The platform utilizes smart scheduling technology to identify available times for all participants, streamlining the process of organizing gatherings. Users can share their calendars, events, and reminders with specific individuals, enabling them to quickly coordinate schedules and make plans. By providing a centralized space for social interactions, Howbout helps users stay informed about their friends' activities and manage their own engagements effectively.

Muzz

Series A in 2024
Muzz is a leading online matchmaking platform designed specifically for Muslims seeking marriage. With over 8 million members and more than 400,000 successful matches, the application addresses the unique cultural values of Muslims, who prioritize marriage over dating. Founded by Shahzad Younas, a former investment banker, Muzz aims to transform the way Muslims connect and build relationships. The platform allows users to create personal profiles, engage in private chats, send friend requests, share photos, and plan meet-ups, fostering meaningful connections among Arab and Muslim singles. Headquartered in Aldgate, London, Muzz has a rapidly growing team of over 65 professionals and has received significant investment from notable Silicon Valley and global investors. As the first Muslim-centric startup backed by a prestigious accelerator, Muzz has gained considerable media attention, highlighting its impact on the untapped global Muslim demographic.

Fishbrain

Secondary Market in 2023
FishBrain AB, established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a mobile application that serves as a social network, commerce platform, and tool for sport fishing enthusiasts. The Fishbrain app connects anglers, enables users to track and share personal statistics, provides fishing forecasts, and offers an interactive map to discover new fishing spots and see real-time catch data. It also promotes responsible fishing practices, such as catch and release, and sustainable harvesting. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

PartySlate

Series A in 2023
PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.

Bounce

Venture Round in 2023
Bounce is a comprehensive event platform that facilitates both in-person and virtual gatherings. It enables users to discover communities, collect payments, and engage with guests through various event upgrades. Additionally, Bounce supports the integration of in-kind sponsorships from corporate partners, enhancing the overall event experience. By centralizing these functionalities, Bounce serves as a valuable resource for individuals and organizations looking to organize and manage events effectively.

Playtomic

Series C in 2022
Playtomic is the largest platform for racket sport clubs and players globally, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates an online sports court booking platform that aims to serve as a social network for sports enthusiasts. Its platform allows users to reserve courts, connect with players of similar skill levels, and engage in a community focused on sports learning. By facilitating these interactions, Playtomic helps sports clubs optimize the utilization of their facilities and transition into the digital age.

Pikkit

Venture Round in 2022
Pikkit is a consumer software company founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, United States, operating within the betting industry. The company has developed a social sports betting application that centralizes users' legal sportsbook accounts, allowing them to stay informed about their friends' betting choices, share their own wagers, and explore upcoming events. Pikkit's platform fosters interaction within the betting community, enabling users to connect with peers and gain insights into their betting activities. Through its innovative approach, Pikkit enhances the social experience of sports betting, making it more engaging and interactive for users.

Hunt Club

Series C in 2022
Hunt Club, established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that facilitates executive recruitment through relationships and referrals. The company connects a network of over 10,000 professionals, including executives, managers, and industry experts, with partner companies seeking to fill open positions. Hunt Club's proprietary technology automates the process of sourcing, qualifying, and hiring talent, providing access to a pool of 5 million candidates not typically accessible through traditional recruitment channels.

Playtomic

Series C in 2021
Playtomic is the largest platform for racket sport clubs and players globally, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates an online sports court booking platform that aims to serve as a social network for sports enthusiasts. Its platform allows users to reserve courts, connect with players of similar skill levels, and engage in a community focused on sports learning. By facilitating these interactions, Playtomic helps sports clubs optimize the utilization of their facilities and transition into the digital age.

Hubla

Series A in 2021
Hubla is a technology company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, that was established in 2020. The firm provides a comprehensive platform that empowers creators to establish and manage their own paid communities. Hubla's platform facilitates group creation, enabling users to charge for access to exclusive content and interactions. Key features include streamlined payment processing, automated member management, recurring payment options, and affiliate program support. By offering these tools, Hubla allows professionals to effectively monetize their talents and expertise, thereby supporting them in pursuing their passions while generating income.

Timeleft

Seed Round in 2021
Timeleft is a technology company that operates a platform facilitating social connections based on shared values and aspirations. It offers mobile applications enabling users to curate lists of experiences, which are then aggregated onto personal profile pages. This allows individuals to meet and communicate with like-minded others, fostering new relationships centered around common goals and interests.

Peerforum

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Peerforum is a provider of advisory services focused on enhancing individual performance and fostering meaningful connections among members. The company facilitates small group coaching sessions where individuals can collaboratively address personal and professional challenges. Through these sessions, participants benefit from the experiences and feedback of their peers, which helps them gain new perspectives and support. Peerforum aims to help organizations cultivate and maintain a positive forum culture and uphold their core values.

Demo.cracy

Convertible Note in 2021
Demo.cracy is a subscription-based social media network for connecting, learning, and sharing.

Papa

Series C in 2021
Papa, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect college students with senior citizens, facilitating various services to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform enables college and nursing students to provide companionship and assistance in areas such as transportation, house chores, technology lessons, grocery shopping, and caregiving. By connecting vetted companions with older adults, Papa aims to enhance social connections and support for seniors, allowing them to live securely and happily at home.

WeDontHaveTime AB (publ)

Seed Round in 2021
We Don't Have Time operates a social networking platform designed to engage individuals in the fight against climate change. The platform empowers its users to influence businesses, politicians, and world leaders by fostering a community that prioritizes sustainability. It provides access to climate-friendly products and services while encouraging organizations to transparently disclose their climate impact. Through this approach, the company aims to facilitate a collective transition towards a sustainable, fossil-free society, enabling members to actively participate in addressing the climate crisis.

Playtomic

Series A in 2020
Playtomic is the largest platform for racket sport clubs and players globally, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates an online sports court booking platform that aims to serve as a social network for sports enthusiasts. Its platform allows users to reserve courts, connect with players of similar skill levels, and engage in a community focused on sports learning. By facilitating these interactions, Playtomic helps sports clubs optimize the utilization of their facilities and transition into the digital age.

Peerboard

Seed Round in 2020
PeerBoard is a community platform designed to enhance user engagement and foster connections among online audiences. The platform offers a variety of features, including a forum plugin, integrated peer board, and email management tools, all aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing. It provides businesses with user profiles, no-code integrations, and customizable access rights and registration options. Additionally, PeerBoard supports real-time interactions through threads and updates, ensuring an interactive experience for users. With plugins for popular platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, and Thinkific, PeerBoard allows businesses to seamlessly extend their websites into vibrant community spaces.

Papa

Series B in 2020
Papa, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect college students with senior citizens, facilitating various services to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform enables college and nursing students to provide companionship and assistance in areas such as transportation, house chores, technology lessons, grocery shopping, and caregiving. By connecting vetted companions with older adults, Papa aims to enhance social connections and support for seniors, allowing them to live securely and happily at home.

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2020
Playtomic is the largest platform for racket sport clubs and players globally, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates an online sports court booking platform that aims to serve as a social network for sports enthusiasts. Its platform allows users to reserve courts, connect with players of similar skill levels, and engage in a community focused on sports learning. By facilitating these interactions, Playtomic helps sports clubs optimize the utilization of their facilities and transition into the digital age.

PartySlate

Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.

Peerboard

Pre Seed Round in 2020
PeerBoard is a community platform designed to enhance user engagement and foster connections among online audiences. The platform offers a variety of features, including a forum plugin, integrated peer board, and email management tools, all aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing. It provides businesses with user profiles, no-code integrations, and customizable access rights and registration options. Additionally, PeerBoard supports real-time interactions through threads and updates, ensuring an interactive experience for users. With plugins for popular platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, and Thinkific, PeerBoard allows businesses to seamlessly extend their websites into vibrant community spaces.

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2019
Playtomic is the largest platform for racket sport clubs and players globally, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates an online sports court booking platform that aims to serve as a social network for sports enthusiasts. Its platform allows users to reserve courts, connect with players of similar skill levels, and engage in a community focused on sports learning. By facilitating these interactions, Playtomic helps sports clubs optimize the utilization of their facilities and transition into the digital age.

Hunt Club

Series A in 2019
Hunt Club, established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that facilitates executive recruitment through relationships and referrals. The company connects a network of over 10,000 professionals, including executives, managers, and industry experts, with partner companies seeking to fill open positions. Hunt Club's proprietary technology automates the process of sourcing, qualifying, and hiring talent, providing access to a pool of 5 million candidates not typically accessible through traditional recruitment channels.

WayBetter

Series A in 2019
WayBetter, Inc. operates an online social dieting game that uses friendly competition and money to motivate people to lose weight in four-week contests. Its platform allow game organizers and players to invite players by email and Facebook; lets players import data from RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, and Withings; and iPhone application lets players post comments, update their weight, and upload photos throughout the game. WayBetter, Inc. was formerly known as DietBet, Inc. and changed its name to WayBetter, Inc. in August 2014. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Ingresse

Series B in 2017
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform.

Muzz

Seed Round in 2017
Muzz is a leading online matchmaking platform designed specifically for Muslims seeking marriage. With over 8 million members and more than 400,000 successful matches, the application addresses the unique cultural values of Muslims, who prioritize marriage over dating. Founded by Shahzad Younas, a former investment banker, Muzz aims to transform the way Muslims connect and build relationships. The platform allows users to create personal profiles, engage in private chats, send friend requests, share photos, and plan meet-ups, fostering meaningful connections among Arab and Muslim singles. Headquartered in Aldgate, London, Muzz has a rapidly growing team of over 65 professionals and has received significant investment from notable Silicon Valley and global investors. As the first Muslim-centric startup backed by a prestigious accelerator, Muzz has gained considerable media attention, highlighting its impact on the untapped global Muslim demographic.

Fishbrain

Seed Round in 2017
FishBrain AB, established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a mobile application that serves as a social network, commerce platform, and tool for sport fishing enthusiasts. The Fishbrain app connects anglers, enables users to track and share personal statistics, provides fishing forecasts, and offers an interactive map to discover new fishing spots and see real-time catch data. It also promotes responsible fishing practices, such as catch and release, and sustainable harvesting. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Fishbrain

Series B in 2017
FishBrain AB, established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a mobile application that serves as a social network, commerce platform, and tool for sport fishing enthusiasts. The Fishbrain app connects anglers, enables users to track and share personal statistics, provides fishing forecasts, and offers an interactive map to discover new fishing spots and see real-time catch data. It also promotes responsible fishing practices, such as catch and release, and sustainable harvesting. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Ingresse

Convertible Note in 2016
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform.

Happn

Series B in 2015
Happn is a mobile dating application that facilitates connections between users who have physically crossed paths in real life. It uses location-based technology to enable users to discover others they've encountered throughout their day, fostering potential relationships based on shared experiences. The platform also offers features for reporting unwanted behavior and blocking profiles, ensuring user safety and comfort while arranging dates over the internet.

WeMoms

Seed Round in 2015
WeMoms is a social networking platform aimed at supporting women during pregnancy and motherhood. The company provides a unique application that connects expecting mothers with one another, allowing them to share experiences and advice. By offering practical parenting guides based on real-life experiences rather than theoretical knowledge, WeMoms empowers women to navigate the challenges of motherhood with confidence. The platform is designed to foster a supportive community where users can access valuable tips and emotional support throughout their maternity journey, reflecting the understanding that becoming a mother is a transformative experience.

Happn

Series A in 2014
Happn is a mobile dating application that facilitates connections between users who have physically crossed paths in real life. It uses location-based technology to enable users to discover others they've encountered throughout their day, fostering potential relationships based on shared experiences. The platform also offers features for reporting unwanted behavior and blocking profiles, ensuring user safety and comfort while arranging dates over the internet.

55social

Seed Round in 2011
55social is a content optimization platform for social networks that helps brands manage their social media and analyze their results. It also helps firms reach out and monetize their social media. The company was founded in 2011 by IG Expansion, Brazilian entrepreneurs and Redpoint Ventures to provide tech-based solutions for the Brazilian social media market, which was, and still is, growing. The company has offices in Brazil and Argentina. Its Brazilian office has commercial and customer service operations, with approximately 40 employees. In Argentina, is located the software development operations, with approximately 30 employees.
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