FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a U.S.-based investment firm established in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm operates with a stage-agnostic approach, primarily targeting marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. FJ Labs focuses its investments on seed and Series A rounds, with a financial commitment ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm has invested in a variety of notable companies, including Alibaba Group, beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, and ADORE ME.

Matias Barbero

Investor

Zineb Belghiti

Associate

Camila Bustamante

Analyst

Andres Santos Cantu

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Agapitos Diakogiannis

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Nancy Dong

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Vivian Graves

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Fabrice Grinda

Founding Partner

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Arne Halleraker

Partner

Mark Lurie

Venture Partner

Jose Marin

Founding Partner

Martin Pustilnick

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Guimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Luke Skertich

Investor

Kelly Tully

Head of Platform / Investor

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Andrea Xu

Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Investor

Past deals in Investment Banking

Clearco

Series A in 2018
Clearbanc provides growth capital for web-enabled businesses through its 20-minute term sheet. The company offers fast, affordable growth capital to eCommerce and B2B/SaaS companies. Its investments range from $10K - $10M and its portfolio spans small businesses across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to some of the fastest-growing consumer brands. Launched in 2015, Clearbanc uses proprietary underwriting technology to offer more capital at quicker speeds and more flexible terms than other financing alternatives.

Avanza Bank

Debt Financing in 2013
Avanza Bank Holding AB is a Swedish online bank that specializes in providing a range of financial services, including online stock trading, investment savings, and various insurance products. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Stockholm, the bank caters primarily to individual investors, professional traders, and corporate clients, offering services such as equities and fund trading, external and green mortgages, margin loans, and pension plans. Avanza is recognized for its low trading fees and a broad selection of investment options, including its unique no-fee mutual fund, Avanza Zero. The bank has earned a reputation for customer satisfaction, consistently ranking as one of Sweden's top banks for client contentment. Additionally, Avanza publishes financial news and independent advice through its website, Placera, and the weekly magazine, Börsveckan. With over 500,000 users and a significant presence in the market, Avanza aims to simplify banking and enhance financial futures for its customers.