FJ Labs

Founded in 2015, FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing on stage-agnostic investments in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investment range varies from $50,000 to $5,000,000, typically at seed or series A stages.

Matias Barbero

Investor

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

Luke Skertich

Investor

Guimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Andrea Xu

Investor

Past deals in Credits and Lending

Digitt

Seed Round in 2024
Digitt offers fair financial tools aimed at combating predatory lending practices. It provides low-interest credit card debt solutions, ranging from 20% to 42% annually, enabling customers to reduce interest payments and accelerate debt repayment. Digitt's services empower users with clear monthly payment plans and debt-free timelines.

UME Financial Services

Series A in 2024
Ume is a consumer finance platform designed to simplify access to credit, particularly for low-income individuals who lack traditional banking resources. By offering purchase credit through retailers' points of sale, Ume eliminates hidden fees, unclear terms, and high interest rates, fostering a more inclusive financial environment. The platform aims to empower consumers to achieve their personal financial goals while enabling retailers to offer a risk-free credit alternative. Through its competitive pricing and commitment to transparency, Ume seeks to democratize credit access and create an economic landscape that benefits both consumers and retailers.

January

Series B in 2023
January is a developer of a data-driven financial platform that focuses on providing end-to-end resolution services for delinquent and charged-off consumer loans. The platform aims to build and enforce trust in consumer finance by addressing the challenges faced by borrowers in delinquency and default, such as harassment, hidden fees, and damaged credit scores. At the same time, it helps creditors recover lost funds while mitigating compliance and operational risks. By utilizing technology, January offers a streamlined and effective resolution process that caters to the unique financial situations and preferences of borrowers, ultimately fostering a more trustworthy relationship between borrowers and creditors.

Midas

Seed Round in 2023
Midas is a software developer specializing in blockchain technology. It offers a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, enabling transparent management, settlement, lending, and borrowing on decentralized markets.

Silverbird

Convertible Note in 2023
Silverbird is a digital bank focused on facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a range of services, including online banking, global business accounts, and efficient cross-border payment solutions. Utilizing data-driven, AI-powered know-your-client technology, Silverbird effectively onboards international SMEs, enabling them to access banking services in Europe and beyond. By collaborating with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance companies, Silverbird aims to streamline the international payment process, thereby reducing obstacles for global merchants. This approach not only enhances the banking experience for businesses but also aims to unlock significant growth opportunities in international trade.

Fuell

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Fuell Technologies, S.L. is a Madrid-based company that specializes in issuing corporate credit cards and providing expense management software for businesses. Founded in 2019, Fuell's platform integrates a corporate card with expense management tools, allowing companies to manage spending in real-time and set budgets without the need for traditional expense reports. The service includes features such as automatic budget updates, credit increases as businesses grow, and cashbacks on various expenditures, including rideshare, fuel, dining, and recruitment services. This innovative approach aims to streamline financial management, offering businesses greater control over their expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.

Silverbird

Seed Round in 2022
Silverbird is a digital bank focused on facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a range of services, including online banking, global business accounts, and efficient cross-border payment solutions. Utilizing data-driven, AI-powered know-your-client technology, Silverbird effectively onboards international SMEs, enabling them to access banking services in Europe and beyond. By collaborating with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance companies, Silverbird aims to streamline the international payment process, thereby reducing obstacles for global merchants. This approach not only enhances the banking experience for businesses but also aims to unlock significant growth opportunities in international trade.

Supermojo

Seed Round in 2022
Skyfire operates an open protocol financing platform designed to enhance the accessibility of digital assets, particularly non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By offering point-of-sale financing options, Skyfire simplifies the purchasing process for NFTs, allowing users to acquire these digital assets more easily. Additionally, the platform provides collateralized lending solutions that improve post-sale liquidity, enabling users to access funds against their NFT holdings. This approach not only facilitates smoother transactions but also empowers marketplaces to offer differentiated and flexible payment and liquidity solutions, contributing to the growth of NFTs as a significant asset class.

Upfront

Seed Round in 2022
Upfront is a FinTech startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York. The company specializes in financial advisory services focused on refinancing auto loans. It aims to address financial inequality by helping customers secure competitive interest rates and favorable monthly payments for their car loans. By providing tailored refinancing options, Upfront enables individuals to reduce their interest rates and manage their repayment plans more flexibly, ultimately allowing them to pay fair amounts on their loans.

Possible Finance

Venture Round in 2022
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company that provides short-term, small-dollar installment loans and payday loans with flexible terms. It uses cashflow underwriting to assess affordability and offers a pathway toward improved financial health. By reporting repayment activity to major credit bureaus, the company helps borrowers build credit history and access traditional financing options, supporting economic mobility for underserved communities. The business model emphasizes accessible funding and streamlined approval to serve individuals who lack widespread access to conventional credit, while aiming to reduce the debt cycle through responsible lending practices and clear repayment structures.

Xepelin

Series B in 2022
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing, all accessible through its online platform. By automating financial management and enhancing access to liquidity via smart accounts, Xepelin aims to provide economic freedom for its clients. The company also emphasizes the importance of advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making within the broader business ecosystem. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Xepelin is positioned to lead a new era in finance, supported by notable investors in the industry.

HomeOptions

Seed Round in 2022
HomeOptions is a real estate brokerage and homeownership platform designed to assist homeowners in maximizing their investment in real estate. The company connects customers with top agents and service providers, facilitating a seamless experience in buying, selling, and managing properties. HomeOptions stands out by offering cash upfront in exchange for the right to sell a home in the future, promoting a transparent and straightforward approach to real estate transactions. Additionally, the platform rewards homeowners at various stages of their journey, providing access to a range of home products and services, as well as refinancing options. Through its comprehensive offerings, HomeOptions aims to simplify the complexities of homeownership and enhance the overall experience for its users.

Abhi

Series A in 2022
Abhi is a financial wellness platform based in Pakistan that enables employees to access a portion of their accrued wages as a salary advance. The service allows employees to withdraw funds into any bank account and supports on-demand payroll for employers, helping them pay staff timely and reduce HR and finance workload. The platform also offers features such as access to unpaid wages, invoice factoring and payroll processing, empowering employers with flexible wage payment options. Founded in 2021, Abhi seeks to redefine personal finance by giving workers more control over their earnings.

Digitt

Seed Round in 2022
Digitt offers fair financial tools aimed at combating predatory lending practices. It provides low-interest credit card debt solutions, ranging from 20% to 42% annually, enabling customers to reduce interest payments and accelerate debt repayment. Digitt's services empower users with clear monthly payment plans and debt-free timelines.

Hero

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021 by Roland Jais-Nielsen, Hero aims to bridge the funding gap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. It offers a range of instantly available financing and payment options to alleviate working capital constraints faced by SMEs.

Possible Finance

Series C in 2021
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company that provides short-term, small-dollar installment loans and payday loans with flexible terms. It uses cashflow underwriting to assess affordability and offers a pathway toward improved financial health. By reporting repayment activity to major credit bureaus, the company helps borrowers build credit history and access traditional financing options, supporting economic mobility for underserved communities. The business model emphasizes accessible funding and streamlined approval to serve individuals who lack widespread access to conventional credit, while aiming to reduce the debt cycle through responsible lending practices and clear repayment structures.

Fuell

Seed Round in 2021
Fuell Technologies, S.L. is a Madrid-based company that specializes in issuing corporate credit cards and providing expense management software for businesses. Founded in 2019, Fuell's platform integrates a corporate card with expense management tools, allowing companies to manage spending in real-time and set budgets without the need for traditional expense reports. The service includes features such as automatic budget updates, credit increases as businesses grow, and cashbacks on various expenditures, including rideshare, fuel, dining, and recruitment services. This innovative approach aims to streamline financial management, offering businesses greater control over their expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.

bxblue

Series A in 2021
Bxblue is a Brazilian fintech company that operates an online marketplace for personal loans. It specifically targets pensioners and government workers, offering payroll-secured loans at significantly lower interest rates compared to credit cards. This market segment represents 60% of Brazil's personal loan market, valued at USD 40 billion annually.

Klar

Series A in 2020
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.

Possible Finance

Series B in 2020
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company that provides short-term, small-dollar installment loans and payday loans with flexible terms. It uses cashflow underwriting to assess affordability and offers a pathway toward improved financial health. By reporting repayment activity to major credit bureaus, the company helps borrowers build credit history and access traditional financing options, supporting economic mobility for underserved communities. The business model emphasizes accessible funding and streamlined approval to serve individuals who lack widespread access to conventional credit, while aiming to reduce the debt cycle through responsible lending practices and clear repayment structures.

Xepelin

Seed Round in 2020
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing, all accessible through its online platform. By automating financial management and enhancing access to liquidity via smart accounts, Xepelin aims to provide economic freedom for its clients. The company also emphasizes the importance of advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making within the broader business ecosystem. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Xepelin is positioned to lead a new era in finance, supported by notable investors in the industry.

Fuell

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fuell Technologies, S.L. is a Madrid-based company that specializes in issuing corporate credit cards and providing expense management software for businesses. Founded in 2019, Fuell's platform integrates a corporate card with expense management tools, allowing companies to manage spending in real-time and set budgets without the need for traditional expense reports. The service includes features such as automatic budget updates, credit increases as businesses grow, and cashbacks on various expenditures, including rideshare, fuel, dining, and recruitment services. This innovative approach aims to streamline financial management, offering businesses greater control over their expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Velocity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020 by Abhiroop Medhekar, Atul Khichariya, and Saurav Swaroop, Velocity is India's leading financial solutions provider for digitally native businesses. It offers a range of services including term loans, revenue-based financing, overdrafts, payments, and analytics, enabling clients to access funds without equity dilution or personal guarantees.

Silverbird

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Silverbird is a digital bank focused on facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a range of services, including online banking, global business accounts, and efficient cross-border payment solutions. Utilizing data-driven, AI-powered know-your-client technology, Silverbird effectively onboards international SMEs, enabling them to access banking services in Europe and beyond. By collaborating with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance companies, Silverbird aims to streamline the international payment process, thereby reducing obstacles for global merchants. This approach not only enhances the banking experience for businesses but also aims to unlock significant growth opportunities in international trade.

Dwelling

Series A in 2019
Dwelling is a financial services company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020. It operates as a tech-powered real estate brokerage that utilizes technology to connect homebuyers with optimal incentives and financial programs tailored to their individual financial situations. By combining savings strategies and financial guidance, Dwelling aims to simplify the home-buying process, helping clients save money compared to traditional savings methods. The company focuses on making home ownership more accessible and financially feasible for its users.

Plastiq

Venture Round in 2019
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Klar

Seed Round in 2019
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.

Toss

Series F in 2019
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Possible Finance

Venture Round in 2019
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company that provides short-term, small-dollar installment loans and payday loans with flexible terms. It uses cashflow underwriting to assess affordability and offers a pathway toward improved financial health. By reporting repayment activity to major credit bureaus, the company helps borrowers build credit history and access traditional financing options, supporting economic mobility for underserved communities. The business model emphasizes accessible funding and streamlined approval to serve individuals who lack widespread access to conventional credit, while aiming to reduce the debt cycle through responsible lending practices and clear repayment structures.

Simpl

Convertible Note in 2018
Simpl Technologies Private Limited, established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates a leading online payments platform that enhances the e-commerce experience. The company has developed a market-leading Pay-Later platform, allowing merchants to offer consumers a seamless 1-click checkout experience and a line of credit at the point of sale. Simpl's innovative approach streamlines the payment process by using algorithms and payment engineering to consolidate transactions, enabling users to avoid repetitive payments. Additionally, the platform provides full buyer protection, ensuring secure monetary transactions between customers and merchants. Through its services, Simpl aims to simplify and automate the online payment experience for all parties involved.

Possible Finance

Seed Round in 2018
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company that provides short-term, small-dollar installment loans and payday loans with flexible terms. It uses cashflow underwriting to assess affordability and offers a pathway toward improved financial health. By reporting repayment activity to major credit bureaus, the company helps borrowers build credit history and access traditional financing options, supporting economic mobility for underserved communities. The business model emphasizes accessible funding and streamlined approval to serve individuals who lack widespread access to conventional credit, while aiming to reduce the debt cycle through responsible lending practices and clear repayment structures.

Cuenca

Seed Round in 2018
Cuenca is a fintech company that provides digital banking and payments services through online and mobile platforms. The business offers savings and deposit facilities, digital loan capabilities with real-time funding, and the ability to send and receive money. It supports paying bills and services, including utilities, and enables users to manage finances securely, either digitally or with a physical card. The platform aims to simplify everyday financial tasks by combining online banking, bill payment, and digital money transfers in one solution.

Plastiq

Series B in 2018
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Archblock

Convertible Note in 2017
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative web3-enabled products. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Archblock operates the TrustToken platform, which facilitates the creation of asset-backed tokens for global trading. The company emphasizes transparency and accessibility in lending by connecting institutional lenders and fund managers to DeFi markets. Its offerings include a modular suite of tools that allows institutions to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and securely manage portfolios. Archblock's platform ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and provides a legal framework that enforces smart contract terms, thereby enhancing the integrity of financial transactions.

Plastiq

Series B in 2017
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Simpl

Series A in 2017
Simpl Technologies Private Limited, established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates a leading online payments platform that enhances the e-commerce experience. The company has developed a market-leading Pay-Later platform, allowing merchants to offer consumers a seamless 1-click checkout experience and a line of credit at the point of sale. Simpl's innovative approach streamlines the payment process by using algorithms and payment engineering to consolidate transactions, enabling users to avoid repetitive payments. Additionally, the platform provides full buyer protection, ensuring secure monetary transactions between customers and merchants. Through its services, Simpl aims to simplify and automate the online payment experience for all parties involved.

Plastiq

Series B in 2016
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Fuse

Fuse offers loan origination solutions for banks and lenders in the financial services industry.
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