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 Recycling

Schrott24

Seed Round in 2020
Schrott24 is a B2B-focused managed marketplace for metal scrap. We help recyclers to source more material and scrap metal producers to market their metal waste more efficiently. Besides matching supply and demand, the fulfillment of transactions is processed through our proprietary technology. We digitalize processes and increase the efficiency of the recycling industry.

RoadRunner Recycling

Series C in 2020
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, composting, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. Utilizing technology-driven solutions, RoadRunner Recycling aims to enhance the efficiency of waste and recycling processes for commercial clients, helping them reduce costs and improve their environmental impact. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, the company is able to significantly lower fuel expenses and carbon emissions while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also promotes better environmental practices.

Schrott24

Seed Round in 2017
Schrott24 is a B2B-focused managed marketplace for metal scrap. We help recyclers to source more material and scrap metal producers to market their metal waste more efficiently. Besides matching supply and demand, the fulfillment of transactions is processed through our proprietary technology. We digitalize processes and increase the efficiency of the recycling industry.

RoadRunner Recycling

Venture Round in 2017
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, composting, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. Utilizing technology-driven solutions, RoadRunner Recycling aims to enhance the efficiency of waste and recycling processes for commercial clients, helping them reduce costs and improve their environmental impact. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, the company is able to significantly lower fuel expenses and carbon emissions while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also promotes better environmental practices.