FJ Labs

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.

Matias Barbero

Investor

Zineb Belghiti

Operations Associate

William Guillouard

Operating Partner

Arne Halleraker

Principal

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Jose Marin

Co-Founder

Güimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Past deals in Packaging Services

Portless

Series A in 2025
Portless is a logistics company based in Exeter, Pennsylvania. It specializes in streamlining e-commerce supply chains by directly fulfilling orders from China and shipping them to customers worldwide. Portless offers seamless integration with major e-commerce platforms and customizable packaging and shipping services, providing businesses with a hassle-free, global logistics solution.

The Rounds

Series B in 2024
The Rounds operates a zero-waste logistics network that focuses on delivering essential consumer goods without packaging waste. The company specializes in refilling empty containers with everyday items such as household sundries, cleaning products, personal care items, laundry supplies, and pantry goods. By providing a sustainable alternative to traditional delivery services, The Rounds aims to meet customer needs while minimizing environmental impact.

Packhelp

Series B in 2021
Packhelp is a customized packaging platform that simplifies the process of creating, ordering, and managing custom-branded packaging for businesses. Founded in 2015, the company caters to a diverse clientele, including small businesses and mid-market companies, by providing a range of solutions from local deliveries of small quantities to global procurement of large volumes. Packhelp offers an online editor, Packhelp Studio, which allows users to design and purchase packaging products starting from as few as 30 units. Additionally, Packhelp Plus supports mid-market companies in scaling their packaging requirements. With a customer base of 50,000 spanning over 30 countries, Packhelp serves notable brands such as BMW, H&M, Google, and L’Oreal, alongside many local European companies. The platform also includes services for packaging production, engineering, prototyping, and supply chain optimization, addressing the complex needs of e-commerce brands, retailers, agencies, and enterprises.

Impacked

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Impacked operates an online marketplace specifically designed for primary packaging, aiming to facilitate the connection and collaboration between brands and suppliers. The platform streamlines the packaging sourcing process by offering tools that enable suppliers to enhance their sales and marketing efforts. Clients can efficiently search, filter, sample, quote, and purchase various packaging options, allowing them to choose solutions that best meet their specific needs. By modernizing the packaging sourcing landscape, Impacked positions itself as a comprehensive resource for all primary packaging requirements.

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.

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.

ShipBob

Series B in 2017
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.

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.

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.

Portless

Portless is a logistics company based in Exeter, Pennsylvania. It specializes in streamlining e-commerce supply chains by directly fulfilling orders from China and shipping them to customers worldwide. Portless offers seamless integration with major e-commerce platforms and customizable packaging and shipping services, providing businesses with a hassle-free, global logistics solution.
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