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

Analyst

Agapitos Diakogiannis

Investor

Fabrice Grinda

Partner

William Guillouard

Venture Partner

Arne Halleraker

Partner

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Mark Lurie

Venture Partner

Jose Marin

Partner

Daniel Simon

Venture Partner

Guimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Luke Skertich

Investor

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Andrea Xu

Investor

Past deals in Argentina

MONi

Series C in 2022
MONi is a financial technology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in a microloans platform that allows users to obtain cash advances online. Founded in September 2013 by Alejandro Estrada and Juan Pablo Bruzzo, MONi's innovative platform streamlines the loan application process, enabling consumers to access funds quickly and conveniently through a mobile application. The platform facilitates not only cash advances but also payments for telecom, utility, and other bills, eliminating the need for formalities or extensive paperwork. By focusing on enhancing traditional financial services, MONi aims to provide a seamless financial experience for its customers.

Ripio

Series B in 2021
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Buenbit

Series A in 2021
Buenbit is a cryptocurrency exchange and cross-border payment platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a presence in Peru. Founded in 2018, the company facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, providing users with access to trade history, live prices, and market data. Buenbit's platform is designed to enable investors to manage their cryptocurrency transactions effortlessly, offering investment and brokerage services that allow for easy buying, selling, and spending of digital assets. By leveraging cryptocurrency trading, Buenbit aims to provide a low-cost solution for cross-border payments, making it a key player in the growing financial technology landscape in South America.

Ripio

Seed Round in 2020
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Ticketbis

Series E in 2015
Ticketbis is a ticket marketplace that allows users to buy and sell tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, festivals, theater performances, and sporting events. Founded in December 2009 by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena, the company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and serves over one million customers globally. Ticketbis has expanded its operations to multiple countries, including Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, and New Zealand, facilitating access to events worldwide.

Ticketbis

Series A in 2011
Ticketbis is a ticket marketplace that allows users to buy and sell tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, festivals, theater performances, and sporting events. Founded in December 2009 by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena, the company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and serves over one million customers globally. Ticketbis has expanded its operations to multiple countries, including Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, and New Zealand, facilitating access to events worldwide.

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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