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 Education

Leland

Series A in 2024
Leland is a coaching marketplace designed to support individuals in achieving their educational and career aspirations. The platform connects users with coaches who provide guidance on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE, as well as offering mentorship for entering fields like private equity, product management, and investment banking. Leland focuses on facilitating career transitions and helps users develop the necessary skills for their chosen professions through personalized coaching. The platform allows clients to find coaches that align with their budget and specific goals, charging transaction fees based on the payments made to coaches.

Edurino

Convertible Note in 2024
Edurino is an e-learning platform focused on introducing digital learning to children aged 4-8 in a responsible and engaging manner. By combining physical toys with a digital learning app, the platform encourages children to explore educational content through play. It collaborates with educators and experts to create a hybrid learning experience that includes educational games tailored to preschool children, providing a story-based approach to learning. Parents can monitor their child's progress and set screen time limits, ensuring a balanced approach to digital engagement. The app signals when the allotted screen time has ended, promoting healthy device usage while allowing the learning journey to adapt to each child's developmental stage.

Complori

Seed Round in 2024
Complori is an e-learning platform focused on equipping children and teenagers with essential skills for the digital age. The platform offers a gamified learning experience through online live group classes and a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster skills such as logical thinking, numeracy, communication, creativity, and resilience. By providing engaging programs, Complori aims to prepare the next generation for the challenges and opportunities of the digital era, making it a valuable resource for parents seeking future-ready extracurricular activities for their children.

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.

Togetherhood

Seed Round in 2024
Togetherhood is a rapidly expanding technology marketplace focused on providing enrichment opportunities for children. The company has developed a platform that connects communities with a curated selection of engaging classes led by experienced instructors. This platform is designed to facilitate the search and implementation of enriching activities for schools, residential buildings, and homeschooling families, ensuring children have access to valuable educational experiences. Togetherhood aims to enhance children's learning and development through its innovative approach to community engagement and enrichment.

Empowerly

Series A in 2023
Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in providing personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. The company utilizes a data-driven approach and a team-based model to connect students with trained counselors who tailor guidance to meet individual needs. Empowerly's platform focuses on college application counseling, helping students navigate the admissions process and enhance their chances of acceptance into their desired universities. By prioritizing personalized support, Empowerly aims to empower students to achieve their academic and career aspirations.

Yay Lunch

Venture Round in 2023
Yay Lunch, LLC, established in 2017 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, operates as a digital marketplace for school dining, delivering nutritious lunches from local vendors directly to K-12 students. The company partners with local restaurants and chefs to offer customizable dining solutions that cater to children's preferences while ensuring healthy options. Yay Lunch enables parents to conveniently order meals online, alleviating concerns about their children's lunch choices at school. By focusing on fresh, locally prepared food, Yay Lunch aims to enhance the overall school dining experience.

Principia

Series A in 2023
Principia is the fintech leader in financial solutions in education. For Universities, we guarantee the receipt of 100% of undergraduate tuition fees on the scheduled date with zero defaults. We take over the entire billing and collection process and advance tuition fees, providing additional working capital to finance the educational institution's plans, reducing student drop-out rates and ensuring greater cash flow predictability. In addition, we offer financing for postgraduate programmes, where the university receives the course in cash and the student can finance it in up to 36 months. For Content Creations and Short term Courses, PrincipiaPay is a complete checkout, with advance payment of receivables and integration of credit card and PIX sales, as well as a 36x Boleto Parcelado for the student. There are already more than 1 billion reais approved in education funding and 350,000 incremental students. We have increased sales of online courses by 35% and have the highest approval rate in the market.

EBAC Online

Series A in 2023
EBAC Cursos Online is a fast-growing edutech company in Brazil. The company provides more than 50 courses in design, coding, marketing, data science to more than 15 thousand paying students. Students choose EBAC for the high relevance of courses and close collaboration with industry leaders.

Clevai

Seed Round in 2023
Clevai is an AI-enabled online tutoring platform aimed at providing quality education to K-12 students, particularly those in underserved communities. The platform utilizes adaptive learning technology to analyze individual student learning histories, allowing educators to identify gaps in knowledge and tailor instruction accordingly. This approach ensures that students receive customized practice exercises and learning pathways, focusing on enhancing their math skills and overall academic progress. By addressing educational disparities, Clevai strives to improve access to effective learning resources for all students.

MentorShow

Series A in 2023
MentorShow is an online learning platform that provides subscription-based video courses across a variety of disciplines, including wellness, leadership, writing, cooking, and sports. Launched in 2020, the platform features courses created and hosted by esteemed experts, enhancing the learning experience with high-quality content and production. MentorShow focuses on delivering educational and entertaining material, aiming to empower users to develop new skills and achieve personal growth. With a global team of over 40 employees, MentorShow aspires to become a leader in the Edutainment sector in Europe, leveraging the influence of its mentors to inspire change and broaden horizons for its subscribers.

Edurino

Series A in 2023
Edurino is an e-learning platform focused on introducing digital learning to children aged 4-8 in a responsible and engaging manner. By combining physical toys with a digital learning app, the platform encourages children to explore educational content through play. It collaborates with educators and experts to create a hybrid learning experience that includes educational games tailored to preschool children, providing a story-based approach to learning. Parents can monitor their child's progress and set screen time limits, ensuring a balanced approach to digital engagement. The app signals when the allotted screen time has ended, promoting healthy device usage while allowing the learning journey to adapt to each child's developmental stage.

Empowerly

Series A in 2022
Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in providing personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. The company utilizes a data-driven approach and a team-based model to connect students with trained counselors who tailor guidance to meet individual needs. Empowerly's platform focuses on college application counseling, helping students navigate the admissions process and enhance their chances of acceptance into their desired universities. By prioritizing personalized support, Empowerly aims to empower students to achieve their academic and career aspirations.

Yay Lunch

Series C in 2022
Yay Lunch, LLC, established in 2017 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, operates as a digital marketplace for school dining, delivering nutritious lunches from local vendors directly to K-12 students. The company partners with local restaurants and chefs to offer customizable dining solutions that cater to children's preferences while ensuring healthy options. Yay Lunch enables parents to conveniently order meals online, alleviating concerns about their children's lunch choices at school. By focusing on fresh, locally prepared food, Yay Lunch aims to enhance the overall school dining experience.

Silber Salon

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Silber Salon is a platform dedicated to providing digital education for the elder generation, focusing on safe and effective use of smartphones, tablets, and applications. The company offers individual training courses that cater specifically to older adults, breaking down complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language. By facilitating social learning skills, Silber Salon aims to connect seniors with modern technology, helping them acquire new skills and bridge the generational gap in digital literacy.

Principia

Series A in 2022
Principia is the fintech leader in financial solutions in education. For Universities, we guarantee the receipt of 100% of undergraduate tuition fees on the scheduled date with zero defaults. We take over the entire billing and collection process and advance tuition fees, providing additional working capital to finance the educational institution's plans, reducing student drop-out rates and ensuring greater cash flow predictability. In addition, we offer financing for postgraduate programmes, where the university receives the course in cash and the student can finance it in up to 36 months. For Content Creations and Short term Courses, PrincipiaPay is a complete checkout, with advance payment of receivables and integration of credit card and PIX sales, as well as a 36x Boleto Parcelado for the student. There are already more than 1 billion reais approved in education funding and 350,000 incremental students. We have increased sales of online courses by 35% and have the highest approval rate in the market.

MentorShow

Series A in 2022
MentorShow is an online learning platform that provides subscription-based video courses across a variety of disciplines, including wellness, leadership, writing, cooking, and sports. Launched in 2020, the platform features courses created and hosted by esteemed experts, enhancing the learning experience with high-quality content and production. MentorShow focuses on delivering educational and entertaining material, aiming to empower users to develop new skills and achieve personal growth. With a global team of over 40 employees, MentorShow aspires to become a leader in the Edutainment sector in Europe, leveraging the influence of its mentors to inspire change and broaden horizons for its subscribers.

Reforge

Series B in 2022
Reforge is a provider of career development membership services aimed at experienced professionals seeking to advance their skills and fulfill their potential. The company offers access to a range of programs across product management, growth, engineering, and marketing, focusing on results rather than certifications. Reforge emphasizes deep insights and continuous learning, enabling clients to engage with various experts and gain a comprehensive understanding of their fields. This approach addresses the growing gap between professionals' needs and the existing educational options, fostering lifelong learning and mastery in their careers.

Doctrio

Seed Round in 2022
Doctrio is a medical knowledge platform that supports healthcare professionals in enhancing their skills and expanding their expertise through practical training. The company provides short, focused online courses tailored to address daily challenges faced by medical practitioners, allowing them to apply new knowledge effectively without disrupting their schedules. In addition to training, Doctrio's platform offers access to recommendations, articles, and treatment options, all designed to improve patient care. By consolidating specialty knowledge into a single resource, Doctrio enables healthcare professionals to efficiently acquire the skills necessary for their practice.

GuruCall

Pre Seed Round in 2022
GuruCall operates an online marketplace that connects individuals and organizations with world leaders and experts, offering one-on-one or group consultations. The platform facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experiences, allowing users to gain insights, learn new skills, and make informed decisions. By empowering users through direct access to experienced professionals, GuruCall aims to inspire and enhance personal and organizational growth.

Empowerly

Venture Round in 2021
Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in providing personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. The company utilizes a data-driven approach and a team-based model to connect students with trained counselors who tailor guidance to meet individual needs. Empowerly's platform focuses on college application counseling, helping students navigate the admissions process and enhance their chances of acceptance into their desired universities. By prioritizing personalized support, Empowerly aims to empower students to achieve their academic and career aspirations.

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.

Platzi

Series B in 2021
Platzi Inc. operates an online education platform that offers live and recorded classes focused on design, marketing, programming, and business. Established in 2010 and formerly known as Mejorando.la, the company rebranded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a significant presence in Bogotá, Colombia. Platzi provides professional courses that emphasize practical skills, featuring a 70% completion rate among its over 80,000 global students. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration between students and industry professionals, utilizing video and interactive lessons in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. By offering resources such as project file sharing, guides, tutorials, and technical support, Platzi aims to equip learners with in-demand skills, helping them stay current in the evolving tech landscape.

Teamcubation

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Teamcubation specializes in developing junior software development teams into skilled professionals. By providing targeted training and practical experience on various projects, the company addresses the shortage of senior digital talent in the industry. This approach not only equips junior developers with the necessary expertise but also allows businesses to concentrate on critical projects, alleviating the demands on their hiring teams. Through its innovative incubation process, Teamcubation ensures a steady pipeline of trained programmers ready to take on more advanced roles within organizations.

Leland

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Leland is a coaching marketplace designed to support individuals in achieving their educational and career aspirations. The platform connects users with coaches who provide guidance on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE, as well as offering mentorship for entering fields like private equity, product management, and investment banking. Leland focuses on facilitating career transitions and helps users develop the necessary skills for their chosen professions through personalized coaching. The platform allows clients to find coaches that align with their budget and specific goals, charging transaction fees based on the payments made to coaches.

GuruCall

Pre Seed Round in 2021
GuruCall operates an online marketplace that connects individuals and organizations with world leaders and experts, offering one-on-one or group consultations. The platform facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experiences, allowing users to gain insights, learn new skills, and make informed decisions. By empowering users through direct access to experienced professionals, GuruCall aims to inspire and enhance personal and organizational growth.

Clevai

Seed Round in 2021
Clevai is an AI-enabled online tutoring platform aimed at providing quality education to K-12 students, particularly those in underserved communities. The platform utilizes adaptive learning technology to analyze individual student learning histories, allowing educators to identify gaps in knowledge and tailor instruction accordingly. This approach ensures that students receive customized practice exercises and learning pathways, focusing on enhancing their math skills and overall academic progress. By addressing educational disparities, Clevai strives to improve access to effective learning resources for all students.

tldr

Seed Round in 2020
tl;dr is a developer of an audio edutainment platform that focuses on delivering summarized content through subscription-based mobile applications. The platform enables users to discover, share, and retain important information by providing access to audiobooks and podcasts. By emphasizing modern education methods, tl;dr aims to enhance the learning experience, making it more effective and efficient for consumers seeking to absorb valuable knowledge.

ThePower Business School

Series B in 2020
Disruptive methodology (15-minute online classes) where you’ll learn from world-renowned business experts and entrepreneurs, for a fraction of the cost of a traditional master’s.

Epicenter

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Epicenter is a community and innovation hub that fosters collaboration among digital scale-ups, corporates, intrapreneurs, and entrepreneurs. It operates as a digital innovation house, offering flexible workspaces and a range of services designed to support the growth of startups and established companies alike. Epicenter provides managed services and enterprise data center infrastructure management products, alongside educational programs and seminars that enhance knowledge and creativity. This environment enables organizations to accelerate their business development and explore new digital opportunities.

Doctrio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Doctrio is a medical knowledge platform that supports healthcare professionals in enhancing their skills and expanding their expertise through practical training. The company provides short, focused online courses tailored to address daily challenges faced by medical practitioners, allowing them to apply new knowledge effectively without disrupting their schedules. In addition to training, Doctrio's platform offers access to recommendations, articles, and treatment options, all designed to improve patient care. By consolidating specialty knowledge into a single resource, Doctrio enables healthcare professionals to efficiently acquire the skills necessary for their practice.

Clevai

Seed Round in 2020
Clevai is an AI-enabled online tutoring platform aimed at providing quality education to K-12 students, particularly those in underserved communities. The platform utilizes adaptive learning technology to analyze individual student learning histories, allowing educators to identify gaps in knowledge and tailor instruction accordingly. This approach ensures that students receive customized practice exercises and learning pathways, focusing on enhancing their math skills and overall academic progress. By addressing educational disparities, Clevai strives to improve access to effective learning resources for all students.

Simundia

Seed Round in 2019
Simundia is a provider of a digital coaching platform designed to enhance professional development. The platform offers convenient, discreet, and affordable coaching classes, allowing business managers to engage in personalized learning experiences. It focuses on developing soft skills and addressing various challenges that managers may face in their roles. By leveraging its innovative tools, Simundia aims to raise awareness of different themes related to professional growth, ultimately supporting individuals in their career advancement.

Good Grief

Seed Round in 2019
Good Grief provides innovative care to children & families through peer support, education, and advocacy, which includes program expansion.

Zookal

Convertible Note in 2018
Zookal is the largest student portal in Australia, offering a range of services designed to simplify the lives of secondary and tertiary students. Its primary service line, textbook rentals, provides a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional textbook purchasing, significantly reducing expenses for price-conscious students. In addition to textbook rentals, Zookal features a digital video platform, test preparation applications, and textbook solutions, all aimed at enhancing the educational experience. The platform also provides on-demand access to verified learning materials and expert tutors, leveraging personalized learning and artificial intelligence to support students in developing problem-solving skills and mastering new concepts. Overall, Zookal is committed to facilitating the academic journey from high school through university.

Podcast App

Seed Round in 2018
The Podcast App is an audio platform dedicated to enhancing the user experience in discovering and enjoying various audio content. It provides a mobile application that simplifies the process of finding, saving, and listening to podcasts, audiobooks, and meditations. Users can explore a vast array of topics, including news, education, comedy, politics, and crime, making it easier for individuals to connect with content that resonates with their interests. By aggregating high-quality audio offerings from leading experts and creators, the Podcast App serves millions, supporting their pursuit of happiness through engaging and informative audio experiences.

KidPass

Seed Round in 2017
KidPass is a prominent platform that helps parents discover and book a variety of engaging activities for their children. The service focuses on identifying live interactive online classes and exclusive events tailored for kids of all ages. By utilizing a mobile application, KidPass allows parents to easily find and book activities, fostering the development of children's skills and interests in a convenient and cost-effective manner.

Accredible

Seed Round in 2016
Accredible is a digital badge and certificate platform that focuses on creating, issuing, and managing secure digital credentials. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers software that enables organizations to securely issue, manage, track, and verify digital certificates and badges. By streamlining the credentialing process, Accredible helps businesses save time and resources while enhancing their marketing reach through online credential tracking. The platform aims to make learning more credible and accessible for users.
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