FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, SaaS, and virtual reality. FJ Labs invests primarily in seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range between $50,000 and $5,000,000. The firm has backed notable companies including Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, ADORE ME, and Earnest.

Matias Barbero

Venture Capital

Zineb Belghiti

Analyst

Camila Bustamante

Investor

William Guillouard

Operating Partner

Arne Halleraker

Partner

Erez Kalir

Venture Partner

Chris Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Jose Marin

Founding Partner

Anshul Ruparell

Founder

Luke Skertich

Investor

Andrea Xu

Investor

Past deals in EdTech

QI Tech

Secondary Market in 2023
QI TECH is a fintech that will disrupt the credit market, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Much more than providing efficiency for a complex, outdated and bureaucratic financial industry, we are focused on developing a new (and truly digital) way of raising money and investing in credit assets. From the companies perspective, we are building a digital platform and redesigning the lending experience. For the investors, we will facilitate access to the unexplored credit market, providing easy access to strongly collateralized credit assets. Improving access to both sides of this market will increase the overall industry efficiency and consequently we foster the entire economic growth. Culture is one of our most important assets and it is built by people. We need engagement and people that actually change the world with strong opinions and actions, participating in the building process and always thinking on the client. We strongly believe that only with strong values we will reach impact we desire.

Neol

Seed Round in 2022
Neol is a platform designed to facilitate learning and collaboration among creative individuals and innovators in a decentralized environment. It offers services focused on organizational design, leadership development, brand creation, campaign management, and behavioral marketing. By leveraging a curated global community, Neol enables users to address challenges and shape their futures through cohort-based learning and innovation. The platform aims to empower creative leaders and talent to work together effectively, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Doctrio

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a medical knowledge platform intended to offer effective training for healthcare professionals in real time. The company's platform offers online courses and searches for recommendations, articles, and treatments to improve patient care with the help of practical training designed by experts, enabling healthcare professionals to access specialty knowledge from a single platform.

Empowerly

Venture Round in 2021
Empowerly, Inc. is an online platform that provides personalized college counseling and career guidance services to students in grades 7 through 12, as well as transfer and graduate students. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a managed marketplace where students can receive 1-on-1 advice tailored to their individual needs. Its team-based human intelligence model connects students with experts in college admissions and career planning, helping them navigate the complexities of the application process and improve their chances of acceptance into their desired universities and internships. Formerly known as Synocate, Empowerly aims to empower students worldwide by providing them with the necessary guidance and recommendations for their academic and professional futures.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Zen Educate Limited is a staffing platform founded in 2016 and based in London, with an additional office in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company operates an online application that connects teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with schools seeking short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing solutions. By leveraging technology, Zen Educate aims to facilitate quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, including tutors and teaching assistants. This platform not only streamlines the hiring process for schools but also provides job opportunities for educators in the UK.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2021
Learnerbly is a London-based company that has developed an online workplace learning platform aimed at enhancing the professional growth of employees. Founded in 2016, the platform allows organizations to create tailored learning experiences by curating company-specific playlists and facilitating the sharing of internal knowledge. It empowers users to take charge of their development by guiding them toward relevant learning opportunities and supporting them in applying their new skills. Learnerbly partners with forward-thinking businesses to provide a diverse range of curated content, enabling employees to accelerate their career progress. The platform also connects users with internships and entry-level job opportunities, fostering a practical learning environment that benefits both individuals and organizations.

Platzi

Series B in 2021
Platzi Inc. operates an online education platform that offers live and recorded classes in design, marketing, programming, and business. Founded in 2010 and originally named Mejorando.la, the company rebranded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional operations in San Francisco, California. Platzi caters to a global audience, boasting over 80,000 students who benefit from high engagement and a 70% course completion rate. The platform emphasizes practical skills through interactive video lessons and real-time collaboration, taught by industry professionals. By providing an accessible means for learners to acquire in-demand skills, Platzi aims to support lifelong learning and help students remain competitive in the evolving tech landscape.

Leland

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a coaching platform that connects people with coaches, content, and courses that can help them reach career and educational goals. The company's platform specializes in navigating career transitions and assists students in receiving custom mentorship and guidance to build skills to reach their full potential, enabling career enthusiasts to find a coach that fits their budget, background, and goals.

Clevai

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an online educational platform designed to deliver education to underserved students. The company's platform offers an adaptive learning technology that analyzes each student's learning history to assist teachers in the timely detection of gaps, enabling students to get practice exercises and learning routes to ensure their good math progress.

EarlyDay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
EarlyDay connects employers and job seekers to make the hiring and job search process. To make hiring and job searching quicker and simpler, bring companies and job seekers together. It offers based on commuting time, pay and benefits, educational philosophies, and other factors, it assists in finding the ideal job.

Synthesis

Series A in 2021
Synthesis is a software company based in San Mateo, California, focused on developing customized educational simulation programs for students aged 8 to 14. Founded in 2020 by Josh Dahn, Synthesis offers an online enrichment program designed to nurture future innovators through collaborative thinking games and a game-based curriculum. The platform emphasizes the cultivation of student voice, strategic thinking, and teamwork, enabling children to enhance their decision-making and communication skills in a collaborative environment. Synthesis aims to equip young learners with the tools necessary for effective collaboration and innovative thinking.

Generation Esports

Series A in 2021
Organizer of high school level esports leagues and tournaments intended to help people compete and showcase their abilities. The company's events harness the student's passion for games by bringing seamless, easy, and rewarding esports competition and academics for high school students, enabling sports athletes to enhance grade point averages and have better career prospects.

Agenteur

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Career Management and HR Tech

Clevai

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an online educational platform designed to deliver education to underserved students. The company's platform offers an adaptive learning technology that analyzes each student's learning history to assist teachers in the timely detection of gaps, enabling students to get practice exercises and learning routes to ensure their good math progress.

Eden

Series B in 2019
Eden Technologies, Inc. is a workplace management platform based in San Francisco, California, that offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to streamline office operations for companies in the United States. Founded in 2001, the platform facilitates various functions, including visitor registration, employee ticketing and helpdesk requests, room booking, and facility maintenance management. Additionally, it supports administrative tasks such as catering, cleaning, corporate events, and IT support. Recently, Eden introduced a COVID Team Safety app to assist teams in safely returning to the office. By enhancing communication and productivity, Eden aims to create a better work environment for employees while enabling organizations to make informed decisions based on data. The company has attracted investments from notable firms, including Y Combinator and Bessemer Venture Partners.

Teikametrics

Series A in 2018
Teikametrics, LLC is a Boston-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in e-commerce optimization for online retailers. The company offers an advanced software platform that focuses on pricing optimization, inventory management, and operational efficiency for sellers on marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Teikametrics enables retailers to dynamically adjust their prices, manage inventory effectively, and identify market trends ahead of their competitors. Additionally, the platform provides competitive intelligence data, helping businesses to enhance their supply chain and investment strategies. Teikametrics also offers brand consulting services, further supporting the growth and profitability of e-commerce businesses.

Edda

Seed Round in 2017
Edda operates a cloud-based platform designed for investment management and performance tracking, specifically catering to the needs of venture capital firms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company facilitates the management of investments, the tracking of fund performances, and the generation of relevant reports. Additionally, Edda provides tools for communication with companies and monitoring of the latest news related to those companies. The platform aims to streamline the investment management process, helping venture capitalists enhance their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Accredible

Seed Round in 2016
Accredible is a provider of digital credential management software that aims to enhance the credibility and accessibility of online learning. The company offers a platform that securely issues, manages, tracks, and verifies credentials for various organizations, including notable names like Rosetta Stone, Google, and Kaplan University. By streamlining the process of issuing and tracking certificates and badges online, Accredible helps businesses save time and resources while expanding their marketing reach. The company's vision is to create a comprehensive and verifiable repository of credentials, positioning itself as a leader in the digital credentialing space.

Gamer Sensei

Seed Round in 2016
Gamer Sensei is a pioneering platform designed for competitive gamers seeking to enhance their skills and performance. It connects players of all skill levels with a vast network of professional, certified coaches across major esports titles. The platform offers personalized, one-on-one online coaching sessions, allowing gamers to receive tailored advice and strategic guidance while they engage in lessons with their sensei. By leveraging its innovative technology, Gamer Sensei aims to facilitate skills development and help players achieve their gaming goals, ultimately enabling them to excel in the competitive esports landscape.
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