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

Daniel Simon

venture Partner

Güimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Jose Marin

Co-Founder

Past deals in England

NymCard

Series B in 2025
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, with operations based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and a subsidiary in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on providing a comprehensive online payments solution that enhances user experience, security, and data management. NymCard offers mobile wallet solutions, card issuance and processing, and cloud-based services, allowing financial institutions in Africa and the Middle East to issue innovative digital payment products. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard enables clients to provide plastic, virtual, or tokenized cards to users quickly and efficiently, facilitating access to the digital economy. The platform aims to streamline the account opening process and ensure secure online transactions, addressing the challenges of low payment card penetration in its target regions.

Bondaval

Series B in 2024
Bondaval is a digital platform based in London that focuses on B2B credit security, aiming to transform traditional collateral-based instruments and trade credit insurance. Founded in 2020, Bondaval provides a more secure, capital-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods such as bank guarantees. The platform allows for real-time issuance, amendment, renewal, and claims processing, enhancing the accessibility of credit security for businesses. By offering features like live risk monitoring, alerts, and streamlined claims handling, Bondaval enables companies to optimize their working capital and save time, ultimately supporting their growth by democratizing access to innovative credit solutions.

Zen Educate

Series B in 2024
Zen Educate Limited is a company that has developed an online platform to connect teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with job opportunities in schools. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Manchester, the platform facilitates the matching of qualified education professionals with short-term, long-term, and permanent positions. The company aims to enhance the recruitment process for educational institutions by providing a streamlined and effective staffing solution, ensuring that schools have access to quality educators and support staff.

Muzz

Series A in 2024
Muzz is a leading online matchmaking platform designed specifically for Muslims seeking marriage. Founded by Shahzad Younas, who transitioned from a successful career in investment banking to focus on this venture, Muzz has grown to over 8 million members and facilitated more than 400,000 successful matches. The app offers features such as personal chatting accounts, friend requests, private information sharing, photo posting, and event planning, catering to the unique cultural values of its users. Headquartered in Aldgate, London, Muzz has received $9 million in investments from various global investors and was notably the first Muslim-centric startup backed by Y Combinator. With a dedicated team of over 65 professionals, Muzz continues to transform how Muslims connect and marry, making a significant impact on the global Muslim community.

Vortexa

Series C in 2024
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2023
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

Vortexa

Convertible Note in 2023
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Calimero Network

Seed Round in 2023
Calimero Network is a blockchain infrastructure company established in 2022 and based in London. It specializes in providing a private blockchain network platform that enables clients to control their data securely. The platform is designed with privacy as a priority, offering features such as fully interoperable cross-contract calls and the ability to manage public assets. Additionally, it supports the bridging of fungible tokens (FTs) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while facilitating encrypted interactions with private shards. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to store, share, and protect their data effectively, ensuring user privacy throughout.

Bondaval

Series A in 2022
Bondaval is a digital platform based in London that focuses on B2B credit security, aiming to transform traditional collateral-based instruments and trade credit insurance. Founded in 2020, Bondaval provides a more secure, capital-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods such as bank guarantees. The platform allows for real-time issuance, amendment, renewal, and claims processing, enhancing the accessibility of credit security for businesses. By offering features like live risk monitoring, alerts, and streamlined claims handling, Bondaval enables companies to optimize their working capital and save time, ultimately supporting their growth by democratizing access to innovative credit solutions.

Yardlink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Calimero Network

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calimero Network is a blockchain infrastructure company established in 2022 and based in London. It specializes in providing a private blockchain network platform that enables clients to control their data securely. The platform is designed with privacy as a priority, offering features such as fully interoperable cross-contract calls and the ability to manage public assets. Additionally, it supports the bridging of fungible tokens (FTs) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while facilitating encrypted interactions with private shards. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to store, share, and protect their data effectively, ensuring user privacy throughout.

Stotles

Seed Round in 2022
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that has developed a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Founded in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive data to provide suppliers with a comprehensive view of the market, enabling them to identify and pursue relevant opportunities effectively. The platform features tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, indicators, and collaboration tools, which help suppliers track potential contract renewals and monitor competitors and buyers. By bringing transparency to the substantial flow of government spending, Stotles equips the most suitable suppliers to engage with government contracts, ultimately facilitating a more efficient procurement process.

NymCard

Series A in 2022
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, with operations based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and a subsidiary in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on providing a comprehensive online payments solution that enhances user experience, security, and data management. NymCard offers mobile wallet solutions, card issuance and processing, and cloud-based services, allowing financial institutions in Africa and the Middle East to issue innovative digital payment products. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard enables clients to provide plastic, virtual, or tokenized cards to users quickly and efficiently, facilitating access to the digital economy. The platform aims to streamline the account opening process and ensure secure online transactions, addressing the challenges of low payment card penetration in its target regions.

Yardlink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Zen Educate Limited is a company that has developed an online platform to connect teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with job opportunities in schools. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Manchester, the platform facilitates the matching of qualified education professionals with short-term, long-term, and permanent positions. The company aims to enhance the recruitment process for educational institutions by providing a streamlined and effective staffing solution, ensuring that schools have access to quality educators and support staff.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2021
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

Beacon

Series B in 2021
Beacon is a digital supply chain and freight platform developed to optimize supply chains with insights and visibility. It offers a freight forwarding service across all modes integrated with its end-to-end visibility platform, connecting each stage of the supply chain to deliver a record of all the information teams need. From bookings to order management, live tracking, and document management, Beacon will move goods with transparency and efficiency, whilst the secure cloud-based software improves accuracy and saves time. The company was founded in 2018 by Fraser Robinson and Dmitri Izmailov and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Vortexa

Series B in 2021
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Yardlink

Seed Round in 2020
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Headout

Seed Round in 2020
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to easily discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. The company's app offers a wide range of options, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and various activities such as kayaking and skydiving, catering to travelers in major cities across the United States. By providing access to local events and attractions, Headout aims to enhance the travel experience for users seeking spontaneous adventures. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in London and Dubai. Headout was previously known as Tourlandish Inc. and strives to make real-life experiences more accessible and enjoyable in an increasingly digital world.

Stotles

Seed Round in 2020
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that has developed a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Founded in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive data to provide suppliers with a comprehensive view of the market, enabling them to identify and pursue relevant opportunities effectively. The platform features tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, indicators, and collaboration tools, which help suppliers track potential contract renewals and monitor competitors and buyers. By bringing transparency to the substantial flow of government spending, Stotles equips the most suitable suppliers to engage with government contracts, ultimately facilitating a more efficient procurement process.

Yardlink

Pre Seed Round in 2019
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Let’s Do This

Seed Round in 2019
Let's Do This is the global online marketplace for endurance events, helping people search, find and book their next race. They're the online company helping people get offline. Their mission is to inspire people across the world to come together and experience moments that make them feel alive. The company was founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne who are both passionate runners and cyclists. Let's Do This is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an office in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Beacon

Seed Round in 2019
Beacon is a digital supply chain and freight platform developed to optimize supply chains with insights and visibility. It offers a freight forwarding service across all modes integrated with its end-to-end visibility platform, connecting each stage of the supply chain to deliver a record of all the information teams need. From bookings to order management, live tracking, and document management, Beacon will move goods with transparency and efficiency, whilst the secure cloud-based software improves accuracy and saves time. The company was founded in 2018 by Fraser Robinson and Dmitri Izmailov and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Let’s Do This

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Let's Do This is the global online marketplace for endurance events, helping people search, find and book their next race. They're the online company helping people get offline. Their mission is to inspire people across the world to come together and experience moments that make them feel alive. The company was founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne who are both passionate runners and cyclists. Let's Do This is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an office in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Vortexa

Seed Round in 2018
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

mParticle

Series C in 2017
mParticle, Inc. is a provider of a customer data platform designed for multi-channel consumer brands. The platform allows businesses to manage and analyze customer data in real time, enabling marketers, developers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate their marketing strategies effectively. By collecting user data from diverse sources, mParticle creates a unified view that facilitates personalized and seamless customer experiences across various channels. This capability helps companies optimize customer journeys, gain actionable insights, and enhance engagement through advanced analytics and audience segmentation. mParticle serves a range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, dining, travel, gaming, customer experience, marketing, and analytics. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.

BITKRAFT Ventures

Pre Seed Round in 2017
BITKRAFT Ventures, founded in 2015 by German entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, with a global presence in key cities such as Berlin, Los Angeles, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm specializes in investments across various sectors of digital entertainment, focusing on video games and esports. BITKRAFT targets game developers, gaming platforms, and gaming-related technologies, as well as emerging areas like web3, virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain applications. With a team that spans significant hubs of digital innovation, BITKRAFT Ventures aims to support the growth and development of interactive media and gaming industries.

Muzz

Seed Round in 2017
Muzz is a leading online matchmaking platform designed specifically for Muslims seeking marriage. Founded by Shahzad Younas, who transitioned from a successful career in investment banking to focus on this venture, Muzz has grown to over 8 million members and facilitated more than 400,000 successful matches. The app offers features such as personal chatting accounts, friend requests, private information sharing, photo posting, and event planning, catering to the unique cultural values of its users. Headquartered in Aldgate, London, Muzz has received $9 million in investments from various global investors and was notably the first Muslim-centric startup backed by Y Combinator. With a dedicated team of over 65 professionals, Muzz continues to transform how Muslims connect and marry, making a significant impact on the global Muslim community.

Second Home

Convertible Note in 2016
Second Home is an innovative workspace provider based in London, founded in 2014 by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein. The company operates office spaces designed specifically for entrepreneurs and creative businesses, facilitating collaboration across diverse industries and disciplines. Its studio environment not only serves as a creative workspace but also functions as a cultural venue, hosting a variety of events such as talks, exhibitions, live music, and film screenings throughout the year. By fostering a vibrant community, Second Home supports creativity and entrepreneurship, providing organizations with the resources they need to thrive.

Pond5

Series A in 2016
Pond5 is the world’s largest, most vibrant video-first content marketplace, providing filmmakers, creators, and producers of all kinds with the content, inspiration, and tools they need to improve their projects. As the only content marketplace that meaningfully shares licensing revenue with its contributing artists, Pond5 is driven by a commitment to its passionate and growing global community of more than 60,000 professional visual and audio creators, providing a platform where their creative work can flourish, and helping them to make a sustainable living. With groundbreaking features like visual search for video and integrations into all major video-editing software, Pond5 is innovating daily, making it easier to find and use the content that creatives need to bring their vision to life. Pond5 is a venture-backed company funded by Accel Partners and Stripes Group with offices in New York, Dublin, Prague, London, and LA.

Second Home

Series A in 2016
Second Home is an innovative workspace provider based in London, founded in 2014 by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein. The company operates office spaces designed specifically for entrepreneurs and creative businesses, facilitating collaboration across diverse industries and disciplines. Its studio environment not only serves as a creative workspace but also functions as a cultural venue, hosting a variety of events such as talks, exhibitions, live music, and film screenings throughout the year. By fostering a vibrant community, Second Home supports creativity and entrepreneurship, providing organizations with the resources they need to thrive.
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