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.
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.
JOKR
Series E in 2024
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.
Scramble
Seed Round in 2024
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.
Scramble
Convertible Note in 2023
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.
Beckley Waves
Seed Round in 2023
Beckley Waves is a venture studio focused on building and investing in the psychedelic ecosystem. The company is dedicated to funding, supporting, and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs and leaders who are working to establish the operational infrastructure necessary for a global psychedelic marketplace. By facilitating connections between entrepreneurs and essential resources such as investors, advisors, and strategic partners, Beckley Waves aims to empower these innovators to thrive and achieve success in their endeavors. Through its initiatives, the company plays a crucial role in advancing the development of the psychedelic industry.
inKind
Convertible Note in 2023
inKind is a funding platform that supports restaurants by connecting them with consumers seeking enriching dining experiences. The company provides an innovative funding structure that offers restaurants low-cost capital upfront in exchange for food and beverage credits. This arrangement allows restaurant owners to enhance customer experiences by enabling them to gift portions of their credits to friends and family. By focusing on exceptional hospitality and rewarding consumers who dine at top restaurants, inKind aims to foster meaningful connections between establishments and their patrons, ultimately promoting growth and sustainability within the restaurant industry.
OneVest
Series A in 2023
OneVest Corporation is a financial technology company based in New York that focuses on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, and influencers within the entrepreneurship community. The company operates 1000 Angels, an exclusive investor network that enables members to build a venture portfolio from a curated selection of high-growth and early-stage investment opportunities without incurring management fees or large capital commitments. Additionally, OneVest runs CoFoundersLab, a matchmaking service designed to connect founders with cofounders, advisors, and interns, while collaborating with startup hubs like universities and accelerator programs to foster innovation. OneVest services a diverse clientele, including accredited investors, family offices, venture funds, and corporations. Originally established as Rock The Post, Inc. in 2011, the company rebranded to OneVest Corporation in July 2014.
Scramble
Convertible Note in 2023
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.
Crescenta
Series A in 2022
Crescenta is a pioneering digital private equity fund manager based in Southern Europe, focused on democratizing access to private market investments. The company offers a platform that facilitates investments in a curated selection of top-tier private equity funds, which were previously difficult for individual investors to access. Crescenta aims to enhance the investment experience by providing educational resources and digital advisory services, helping clients make informed decisions to maximize their returns. Additionally, the firm markets funds from other carefully selected fund managers, further expanding investment opportunities. With its emphasis on innovation and user education, Crescenta positions itself as a leader in the wealthtech sector, catering to the growing demand for alternative investments in the region.
JOKR
Venture Round in 2022
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.
Paybook
Series A in 2022
Paybook, Inc. operates a cloud-based financial platform designed to streamline money management for individuals, groups, and businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform features a manual expense tracking system that facilitates the management of personal, social, and business finances. Users can access various financial accounts, collaborate with others, and efficiently manage company expenses while generating and tracking invoices. Additionally, the platform allows for the categorization of transactions by user-defined themes and provides tools for analyzing income and expenses. Paybook is committed to promoting financial inclusion and enhancing efficiency within traditional finance, particularly in Latin America's financial markets. Its financial API product, Syncfy, enables customers to access financial data from multiple sources, simplifying processes like payments and invoice management. The platform emphasizes security through advanced data protection measures, ensuring that funds cannot be transferred from within the system.
Vessel
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vessel operates a community and platform that allows access to various lists of available private markets. It offers subscription options to starting investors and entrepreneurs.
Scramble
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.
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.
Parcl
Venture Round in 2022
Parcl is a blockchain-based platform focused on real estate investment, enabling users to invest in fractional ownership of physical properties by purchasing digital square feet. The platform incorporates advanced data analytics to track real estate price movements, utilizing millions of data points to create precise, city-level real estate indexes. These indexes are updated daily, providing users with timely insights into market trends. By simplifying access to real estate investments, Parcl allows individuals to engage with a diverse portfolio of properties through a single, streamlined transaction.
Koban
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Koban is a fintech company focused on transforming financial services in Latin America by addressing the needs of the unbanked population and improving options for existing banking customers. The company provides a secure digital platform that offers a range of user-friendly financial services, including payments, money transfers, budgeting tools, and credit facilities. Koban is dedicated to promoting financial inclusion through innovative technology and design, aiming to empower individuals in managing their financial lives effectively. By prioritizing customer experience, Koban seeks to simplify the complexities of money management and broaden access to essential financial services across the region.
Vivla
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vivla offers second homeownership by helping people buy, own, and sell the fractions of the second home that fits their life.
OneVest
Seed Round in 2022
OneVest Corporation is a financial technology company based in New York that focuses on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, and influencers within the entrepreneurship community. The company operates 1000 Angels, an exclusive investor network that enables members to build a venture portfolio from a curated selection of high-growth and early-stage investment opportunities without incurring management fees or large capital commitments. Additionally, OneVest runs CoFoundersLab, a matchmaking service designed to connect founders with cofounders, advisors, and interns, while collaborating with startup hubs like universities and accelerator programs to foster innovation. OneVest services a diverse clientele, including accredited investors, family offices, venture funds, and corporations. Originally established as Rock The Post, Inc. in 2011, the company rebranded to OneVest Corporation in July 2014.
Subscribe
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Subscribe is a marketplace network operator that focuses on empowering creators through an equity-based investment platform. The company provides essential legal, marketing, and budgeting tools to facilitate the alignment of long-term incentives between creators and the companies they support. By tying equity compensation to performance-based marketing, Subscribe enables creators to gain ownership stakes in these companies, fostering a sense of community engagement and advocacy. This innovative approach not only enhances brand loyalty but also helps creators build generational wealth through startup equity.
Parcl
Seed Round in 2021
Parcl is a blockchain-based platform focused on real estate investment, enabling users to invest in fractional ownership of physical properties by purchasing digital square feet. The platform incorporates advanced data analytics to track real estate price movements, utilizing millions of data points to create precise, city-level real estate indexes. These indexes are updated daily, providing users with timely insights into market trends. By simplifying access to real estate investments, Parcl allows individuals to engage with a diverse portfolio of properties through a single, streamlined transaction.
Hubla
Series A in 2021
Hubla is a technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2020. It provides a platform that allows creators to establish and manage their own paid communities. The platform enables users to create groups and charge for participation, offering exclusive content to members. Key features include a streamlined payment system, automated management of member entry and exit, recurring payments, and affiliate programs. By facilitating these services, Hubla empowers professionals to monetize their talents and expertise effectively, helping them to earn a living while pursuing their passions.
JOKR
Series A in 2021
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.
PrizePool
Series A in 2021
PrizePool is a mobile-based application software that enables its users to invest their money through smartphones. PrizePool believes the team's experience combined with the commitments to both guarantee monthly prizes and create a social, referral model sets PrizePool apart from others in the market.
Scramble
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.
FlipGive
Series A in 2019
FlipGive is a team funding platform that aims to transform how youth sports teams raise money. It enables teams to manage their funds effectively while offering a cash-back system for everyday purchases, including groceries, gas, clothing, equipment, dining, and travel. By allowing members to pool their spending, FlipGive creates a streamlined way for sports teams to earn cash from their routine shopping. The platform also facilitates donation collection, making fundraising more accessible and efficient. With a focus on the North American youth sports market, FlipGive connects over 700 merchant partners directly with teams, thereby enhancing customer acquisition and loyalty for brands while supporting the financial needs of sports organizations.
Yieldstreet
Series A in 2018
Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest. Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.
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