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 United Kingdom

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.

ThisThat

Seed Round in 2024
ThisThat Limited is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, established in 2017. It specializes in the design and development of a social polling app that facilitates user engagement through features such as asking questions, sharing opinions, and following other users. The platform is tailored for advertisers, offering insights into campaign performance and enhancing interaction at events and meetings through real-time feedback mechanisms like polls and quizzes. By focusing on measuring the impact of influencer marketing, ThisThat empowers brands to understand audience responses and improve return on investment, thereby transforming the relationship between advertisers and consumers.

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.

Hometree

Series A in 2022
Hometree is a UK-based home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to net zero emissions for homeowners. The company provides a range of services, including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree also offers comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans, which streamline the process for homeowners to manage their energy needs without the need for an agent. By supporting homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of sustainable home improvements— from hardware installation to financing and ongoing maintenance—Hometree empowers individuals to adopt low-carbon living at their own pace.

Napo

Series A in 2022
Napo Pet Insurance is a digital-first insurtech company launched in December 2021, focused on revolutionizing pet insurance by offering comprehensive coverage that goes beyond basic policies. The company provides essential services such as dental care, behavioral support, and preventative care as standard, aiming to give pet owners peace of mind. Napo emphasizes a superior customer experience by leveraging advanced AI-driven technology alongside personalized human support, ensuring efficient claims processing and assistance throughout the pet ownership journey. Recognized as one of the UK's fastest-growing pet insurers, Napo has received multiple awards, including Insurer of the Year and accolades for innovation. Beyond insurance, the company aspires to create a holistic pet care ecosystem, providing tools, education, and services to enhance the health and happiness of pets at every life stage.

Spotahome

Venture Round in 2022
Spotahome is a platform focused on mid- to long-term residential rentals, revolutionizing the property market by providing comprehensive listings for stays of over 30 days. The service allows tenants to book accommodations exclusively through online viewings, eliminating the need for in-person visits and streamlining the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome employs professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to create high-quality audio-visual content, including photos, HD video tours, and detailed floor plans, along with thorough descriptions of properties and their neighborhoods. The platform also offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome has expanded its presence to 11 cities across eight European countries, supported by significant funding from investors such as Kleiner Perkins. The company operates offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

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.

Samsara Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Samsara Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing therapies for age-related diseases and unmet medical needs. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with additional operations in Oxford, Paris, Graz, and San Diego, the company utilizes a unique screening platform centered on geroprotectors to create caloric restriction mimetics (CRM) that target the core mechanisms of aging, such as proteostasis, autophagy, and energy metabolism. Samsara's research and development activities include the identification, chemical optimization, and in vivo validation of compounds that aim to extend healthy lifespan and address rare genetic and neurodegenerative disorders.

Mootral

Series A in 2022
Mootral SA is a British-Swiss AgriTech company dedicated to addressing significant global challenges, specifically climate change and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland, the company specializes in developing natural feed supplements aimed at reducing methane emissions from ruminants and eliminating the use of antibiotics in monogastric livestock. By providing innovative solutions, Mootral empowers farmers to produce food that is both safe and sustainable for humans, animals, and the environment. The company's efforts not only focus on improving agricultural practices but also aim to enhance the economic viability for farmers.

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.

Talewind

Seed Round in 2021
Talewind is a professional game development studio based in the UK that specializes in creating high-quality, immersive experiences for the metaverse. The studio focuses on developing games featuring quirky characters and engaging narratives, designed to foster fun, social, and collaborative interactions among players. By prioritizing innovative gameplay and real-time engagement, Talewind aims to shape the future of metaverse platforms, offering gamers unique opportunities to connect and enjoy distinctive experiences within this evolving digital landscape.

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.

Beckley Psytech

Series B in 2021
Beckley Psytech Limited is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing psychedelic drugs aimed at treating psychiatric and neurological diseases. Founded in 2014, the company explores the therapeutic potential of substances such as psilocybin to address mental health issues, including depression and other debilitating neuropsychiatric conditions. Beckley Psytech is focused on integrating clinically validated psychedelic medicines into contemporary medical practices, providing alternative treatments for patients who have significant unmet needs. Through its drug pipeline, the company aims to innovate and differentiate its offerings in the marketplace, enhancing options for individuals suffering from these disorders.

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2021
Space Forge Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on developing reusable satellites for manufacturing unique materials in space. The company's innovative approach allows for the production of super materials that cannot be created on Earth, utilizing the advantages of the space environment. Space Forge manufactures alloys, metals, and crystals used across various industries, including computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging space-based manufacturing, the company aims to contribute to a cleaner industrial revolution, helping clients reduce energy loss and carbon emissions while producing lighter vehicles and improving material properties. The company operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales to support its research and development efforts.

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.

Hometree

Series A in 2020
Hometree is a UK-based home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to net zero emissions for homeowners. The company provides a range of services, including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree also offers comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans, which streamline the process for homeowners to manage their energy needs without the need for an agent. By supporting homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of sustainable home improvements— from hardware installation to financing and ongoing maintenance—Hometree empowers individuals to adopt low-carbon living at their own pace.

Twine

Venture Round in 2020
Twine Ltd is an online platform based in Manchester, United Kingdom, that facilitates collaboration among musicians, filmmakers, designers, and photographers while providing opportunities for paid work. Established in 2014, Twine serves as a marketplace connecting companies with a network of over 200,000 creative freelancers specializing in various fields such as music, design, and film. The platform simplifies the process of writing project briefs and curating high-quality freelancers, enabling businesses to efficiently find the right talent for projects ranging from logo design to explainer videos. By allowing freelancers to choose projects that interest them and build their portfolios, Twine fosters a global creative community that enhances collaboration and quality output.

Pickr

Seed Round in 2020
Pickr Limited is an online platform based in Norwich, United Kingdom, that connects industrial workers with businesses seeking staffing solutions. Founded in 2016, Pickr offers an on-demand staffing service that allows individuals and organizations to collaborate without relying on traditional recruitment agencies. The platform facilitates quick connections, enabling users to find work opportunities such as late-shift positions, temporary roles, or ongoing administrative tasks within minutes. By streamlining the hiring process, Pickr ensures that both workers and businesses can achieve their goals efficiently, with prompt payment and access to world-class customer support. This innovative approach fosters a growing community of users who benefit from flexible earning opportunities tailored to their schedules.

Zume

Venture Round in 2019
Zume is a company focused on reducing plastic waste by offering economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. It manufactures molded fiber packaging products, including meal boxes, beverage cups, and rectangular containers, which serve as sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. By partnering with distributors and manufacturers across more than 25 countries, such as Packme Ltd in the UK and Rausch Verpackung GmbH in Germany, Zume aims to support global food brands in transitioning to fully compostable, plant-fiber-based solutions. Through its innovative approach, Zume is committed to addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

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.

AkinovA

Series A in 2019
AkinovA Limited operates an independent electronic marketplace for the transfer and trading of reinsurance and insurance risks. Founded in 2017 and based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, AkinovA provides a digital platform that facilitates collaboration among brokers, capital market participants, and insurance providers. By enhancing the efficiency of the insurance value chain, the platform enables users to manage client relationships, capital, and risk more effectively. AkinovA collaborates with notable industry players, including Hiscox and MS&AD Insurance Group, as well as various venture capital firms specializing in InsurTech and FinTech. The company's focus is to streamline the trading process, reduce costs, and accelerate transactions within the insurance sector.

Spotahome

Series B in 2018
Spotahome is a platform focused on mid- to long-term residential rentals, revolutionizing the property market by providing comprehensive listings for stays of over 30 days. The service allows tenants to book accommodations exclusively through online viewings, eliminating the need for in-person visits and streamlining the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome employs professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to create high-quality audio-visual content, including photos, HD video tours, and detailed floor plans, along with thorough descriptions of properties and their neighborhoods. The platform also offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome has expanded its presence to 11 cities across eight European countries, supported by significant funding from investors such as Kleiner Perkins. The company operates offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

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.

Hometree

Seed Round in 2018
Hometree is a UK-based home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to net zero emissions for homeowners. The company provides a range of services, including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree also offers comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans, which streamline the process for homeowners to manage their energy needs without the need for an agent. By supporting homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of sustainable home improvements— from hardware installation to financing and ongoing maintenance—Hometree empowers individuals to adopt low-carbon living at their own pace.

Samsara Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2018
Samsara Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing therapies for age-related diseases and unmet medical needs. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with additional operations in Oxford, Paris, Graz, and San Diego, the company utilizes a unique screening platform centered on geroprotectors to create caloric restriction mimetics (CRM) that target the core mechanisms of aging, such as proteostasis, autophagy, and energy metabolism. Samsara's research and development activities include the identification, chemical optimization, and in vivo validation of compounds that aim to extend healthy lifespan and address rare genetic and neurodegenerative disorders.

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.

Zume

Series B in 2017
Zume is a company focused on reducing plastic waste by offering economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. It manufactures molded fiber packaging products, including meal boxes, beverage cups, and rectangular containers, which serve as sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. By partnering with distributors and manufacturers across more than 25 countries, such as Packme Ltd in the UK and Rausch Verpackung GmbH in Germany, Zume aims to support global food brands in transitioning to fully compostable, plant-fiber-based solutions. Through its innovative approach, Zume is committed to addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

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.

Hometree

Seed Round in 2017
Hometree is a UK-based home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to net zero emissions for homeowners. The company provides a range of services, including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree also offers comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans, which streamline the process for homeowners to manage their energy needs without the need for an agent. By supporting homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of sustainable home improvements— from hardware installation to financing and ongoing maintenance—Hometree empowers individuals to adopt low-carbon living at their own pace.

Zume

Convertible Note in 2016
Zume is a company focused on reducing plastic waste by offering economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. It manufactures molded fiber packaging products, including meal boxes, beverage cups, and rectangular containers, which serve as sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. By partnering with distributors and manufacturers across more than 25 countries, such as Packme Ltd in the UK and Rausch Verpackung GmbH in Germany, Zume aims to support global food brands in transitioning to fully compostable, plant-fiber-based solutions. Through its innovative approach, Zume is committed to addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

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.

Zeek

Series B in 2016
Zeek is a mobile app and web-based platform that allows users to sell their unwanted vouchers for cash and buy gift cards to leading UK brands at a discount. Zeek is on a mission to help rescuing $100B of store credit lost every year by providing a safe, easy to use and cost effective service. Since launching in the UK at the beginning of 2015, they have rescued hundreds of thousands of pounds for users that would otherwise have been wasted.

Menu Next Door

Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door is a platform that connects customers with local chefs who prepare homemade meals from diverse culinary backgrounds. By fostering a community of enthusiastic cooks, the service provides an array of delicious, freshly-made dishes available for takeout at affordable prices. Operating in the U.K., Belgium, and France, Menu Next Door emphasizes the importance of local food preparation without delivery charges, ensuring that customers enjoy quality meals while supporting their neighbors. The platform not only allows users to order food but also encourages interaction with the chefs, creating a personal connection that enhances the dining experience.

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.

Zume

Seed Round in 2015
Zume is a company focused on reducing plastic waste by offering economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging. It manufactures molded fiber packaging products, including meal boxes, beverage cups, and rectangular containers, which serve as sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. By partnering with distributors and manufacturers across more than 25 countries, such as Packme Ltd in the UK and Rausch Verpackung GmbH in Germany, Zume aims to support global food brands in transitioning to fully compostable, plant-fiber-based solutions. Through its innovative approach, Zume is committed to addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

Stripe

Series C in 2015
Stripe, Inc. is a technology company that develops application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its offerings include a range of services such as a developer toolkit for payments, subscription management, and a routing engine for handling third-party payouts. Additionally, Stripe provides analytics tools for business insights, fraud detection, customizable payment forms, and an embeddable checkout solution that works across various devices. The company supports a wide array of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards, and caters to diverse sectors such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe operates in multiple international markets including Canada, the UK, Australia, and several European countries. The company also offers Stripe Capital, which provides businesses with flexible financing options based on their payment history, helping them manage cash flow and invest in growth.

SeatGeek

Series C in 2015
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, allowing users to compare prices and find the best deals. Its unique 'Deal Score' feature rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers assess the relative value of options for specific events. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that generates personalized recommendations based on user preferences and favorite teams or artists. This combination of features enables fans to navigate the ticketing landscape efficiently and effectively.

Ticketbis

Series A in 2011
Ticketbis enables users to purchase and sell tickets for concerts, festivals, theater plays, sporting events, and more. It has more than one million customers worldwide. Ticketbis was launched by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena in December 2009 and its main operations are based in Madrid, Spain with presence in other countries such as Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, New Zealand, and more.
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