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 Residential Real Estate

Flock Homes

Venture Round in 2025
Flock Homes converts individual rental properties into fully-passive, diversified shares in a pool of houses. Flock helps rental property owners retire from being landlords. The company offers low-cost, tax-advantaged, hassle-free way to get and keep all the benefits of owning rental properties without any of the burdens. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Tomo

Series B in 2025
Tomo is a fintech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the residential mortgage and home-buying process through its subsidiaries, Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate. The company offers a modern real estate portal that leverages artificial intelligence, visual insights, and data to streamline the home-buying experience. Its platform emphasizes data-driven solutions, automation, and third-party API integrations, allowing clients to complete real estate transactions more efficiently than traditional methods. By addressing the complexities of home ownership, Tomo aims to simplify and enhance the overall experience for buyers.

Tetra

Series A in 2025
Tetra operates an HVAC management platform that simplifies the process of purchasing and installing heating and cooling systems for residential properties. The platform allows customers to obtain instant quotes for boiler, furnace, and air conditioner replacements online, eliminating the need for contractor calls, sales visits, and lengthy research. By streamlining the buying process, Tetra makes it easier, faster, and more affordable for homeowners to manage their HVAC needs, thus enhancing convenience and efficiency in home improvement projects.

Buena

Venture Round in 2024
Buena is a property management company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It develops a mobile application designed specifically for landlords, simplifying the rental process for both property owners and tenants. The platform offers a comprehensive solution that includes tenant selection, management of paperwork, property care, and ongoing tenant relationship management. By providing valuable insights into real estate values and outstanding rents, Buena enables landlords to set fair rental prices based on market data. This approach not only streamlines the rental experience but also ensures tenants can find suitable homes with minimal difficulty.

Reneo

Series B in 2024
Reneo is the leading end-to-end asset transformation- and decarbonization platform for residential real estate in Germany. Using proprietary software technology to identify and realize the ecological and economic potential of stranded assets.

Birdwatch

Seed Round in 2024
Birdwatch is a home maintenance platform that assists homeowners by offering a range of services including repairs, preventative maintenance, and renovation advising. By charging a monthly fee, Birdwatch provides a convenient and reliable solution for homeowners, allowing them to manage property-related issues without the stress typically associated with home ownership. The company is committed to promoting equal access to safe and dignified homeownership, while also emphasizing the importance of building intergenerational wealth. Birdwatch's mission-driven team is dedicated to ensuring that homeowners feel secure and well-cared-for in their living environments.

Juno

Series A in 2023
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.

Alfred

Private Equity Round in 2023
Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred’s AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred’s portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia.

June Homes

Series B in 2023
June Homes is a technology platform focused on improving the apartment rental experience. It offers private rooms in desirable locations at affordable prices, with a minimum stay of one month and no broker fees. By streamlining the rental process, June Homes provides a convenient and hassle-free way for individuals to find and offer living options. The company aims to modernize the antiquated rental system, making flexible living more accessible to users.

Freemodel

Series A in 2023
Freemodel specializes in pre-home renovation services designed to assist real estate agents in buying and selling properties. The company manages the entire renovation process, which includes selecting materials and colors, preparing construction documentation, creating build schematics, and developing dynamic visualizations and permit plans. By streamlining these services, Freemodel aims to maximize the sale price of homes while minimizing complexity and capital requirements for clients involved in property remodeling and pre-sales preparations.

Freemodel

Series A in 2023
Freemodel specializes in pre-home renovation services designed to assist real estate agents in buying and selling properties. The company manages the entire renovation process, which includes selecting materials and colors, preparing construction documentation, creating build schematics, and developing dynamic visualizations and permit plans. By streamlining these services, Freemodel aims to maximize the sale price of homes while minimizing complexity and capital requirements for clients involved in property remodeling and pre-sales preparations.

Spotahome

Venture Round in 2022
Spotahome is a platform focused on mid- to long-term residential rentals, revolutionizing the property market by providing comprehensive listings for stays of over 30 days. The service allows tenants to book accommodations exclusively through online viewings, eliminating the need for in-person visits and streamlining the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome employs professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to create high-quality audio-visual content, including photos, HD video tours, and detailed floor plans, along with thorough descriptions of properties and their neighborhoods. The platform also offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome has expanded its presence to 11 cities across eight European countries, supported by significant funding from investors such as Kleiner Perkins. The company operates offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

Reneo

Series A in 2022
Reneo is the leading end-to-end asset transformation- and decarbonization platform for residential real estate in Germany. Using proprietary software technology to identify and realize the ecological and economic potential of stranded assets.

Properly

Series B in 2022
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company specializes in buying and selling residential properties, utilizing a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the home buying and selling experience. Properly's innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, offering the option of securing a backup offer. The platform employs machine learning to accurately assess market values for homes, streamlining the transaction process. By providing a user-friendly online interface, Properly aims to simplify real estate transactions and accommodate the timelines of its clients.

Triplemint

Series B in 2022
Triplemint (formerly Suitey) is a software-powered real estate brokerage that is changing the way people buy, sell and rent homes. We believe that technology can vastly improve the consumer experience in real estate. Triplemint's platform combines powerful online property search tools with an offline real estate team to make the end-to-end real estate experience more efficient. We are a VC-backed startup headquartered in New York City that is taking on a $60bn industry with a mission of shaping the future of real estate.

HomeOptions

Seed Round in 2022
HomeOptions is a real estate brokerage and homeownership platform designed to connect customers with elite agents and service providers. The platform offers a unique approach by providing cash upfront in exchange for the right to sell a home in the future. This straightforward and transparent model allows homeowners to capitalize on their homeownership experience, facilitating every step of the journey, including the purchase of home products, services, and refinancing. By streamlining the process and minimizing additional costs, HomeOptions aims to create a comprehensive solution for homeowners looking to maximize their investments.

HouseHold

Seed Round in 2022
HouseHold provides mortgage services that help Latinos buy properties. The company is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

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.

Alfred

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred’s AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred’s portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia.

EasyKnock

Series C in 2022
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company that specializes in providing sale-leaseback programs for homeowners in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina, EasyKnock offers innovative solutions like Sell and Stay, which allows homeowners to access their home equity without relocating, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term move. These programs enable homeowners to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional bank loans or refinancing, providing them with financial flexibility and time. By facilitating this unique approach to homeownership, EasyKnock aims to empower homeowners and help them achieve their financial goals.

Tetra

Seed Round in 2021
Tetra operates an HVAC management platform that simplifies the process of purchasing and installing heating and cooling systems for residential properties. The platform allows customers to obtain instant quotes for boiler, furnace, and air conditioner replacements online, eliminating the need for contractor calls, sales visits, and lengthy research. By streamlining the buying process, Tetra makes it easier, faster, and more affordable for homeowners to manage their HVAC needs, thus enhancing convenience and efficiency in home improvement projects.

Aptuno

Seed Round in 2021
Aptuno operates an online property listing platform designed to streamline the rental process for residential renters in Latin America while enhancing liquidity for landlords. The platform offers a comprehensive database of available rental properties, complete with essential details such as location, images, pricing, and area specifications. By optimizing the leasing experience, Aptuno aims to minimize vacancy rates and facilitate affordable rental options for clients.

June Homes

Series B in 2021
June Homes is a technology platform focused on improving the apartment rental experience. It offers private rooms in desirable locations at affordable prices, with a minimum stay of one month and no broker fees. By streamlining the rental process, June Homes provides a convenient and hassle-free way for individuals to find and offer living options. The company aims to modernize the antiquated rental system, making flexible living more accessible to users.

Properly

Series B in 2021
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company specializes in buying and selling residential properties, utilizing a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the home buying and selling experience. Properly's innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, offering the option of securing a backup offer. The platform employs machine learning to accurately assess market values for homes, streamlining the transaction process. By providing a user-friendly online interface, Properly aims to simplify real estate transactions and accommodate the timelines of its clients.

CASAFARI

Series A in 2021
CASAFARI is a real estate network that provides agents with access to an updated and comprehensive real estate database. The proprietary technology simplifies the process of collecting, cleaning, and evaluating every property on the market, ensuring that agents have access to accurate and up-to-date information.

Aptuno

Seed Round in 2021
Aptuno operates an online property listing platform designed to streamline the rental process for residential renters in Latin America while enhancing liquidity for landlords. The platform offers a comprehensive database of available rental properties, complete with essential details such as location, images, pricing, and area specifications. By optimizing the leasing experience, Aptuno aims to minimize vacancy rates and facilitate affordable rental options for clients.

Unlock Real Estate

Convertible Note in 2021
Unlock Real Estate is a real estate brokerage that offers a comprehensive platform to facilitate the buying, selling, and renting of residential properties. The company simplifies the real estate process by providing a centralized location for clients to access various listings and manage their real estate needs. In addition to brokerage services, Unlock Real Estate also specializes in real estate media, offering virtual tours, professional photographs, and schematic floor plans to enhance property marketing efforts for agents and brokers. By employing effective negotiation tactics and market strategies, the company aims to streamline transactions and improve client experiences in the real estate market.

Unlock Real Estate

Seed Round in 2021
Unlock Real Estate is a real estate brokerage that offers a comprehensive platform to facilitate the buying, selling, and renting of residential properties. The company simplifies the real estate process by providing a centralized location for clients to access various listings and manage their real estate needs. In addition to brokerage services, Unlock Real Estate also specializes in real estate media, offering virtual tours, professional photographs, and schematic floor plans to enhance property marketing efforts for agents and brokers. By employing effective negotiation tactics and market strategies, the company aims to streamline transactions and improve client experiences in the real estate market.

EasyKnock

Series B in 2020
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company that specializes in providing sale-leaseback programs for homeowners in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina, EasyKnock offers innovative solutions like Sell and Stay, which allows homeowners to access their home equity without relocating, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term move. These programs enable homeowners to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional bank loans or refinancing, providing them with financial flexibility and time. By facilitating this unique approach to homeownership, EasyKnock aims to empower homeowners and help them achieve their financial goals.

TrueHome

Series A in 2020
TrueHome is a Mexican real estate company established in 2017 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company focuses on enhancing the real estate experience for homeowners by providing comprehensive support throughout the buying and selling process. TrueHome offers transparency in procedures that are often confusing and lengthy, ensuring that clients are well-informed. Their legal advisors handle all necessary documentation, contracts, and credit processes to facilitate smooth transactions. Additionally, TrueHome has developed an online platform that assists clients in locating undervalued real estate assets. This platform employs an algorithm that generates instant offers based on local and national housing market dynamics, thereby helping homeowners achieve greater liquidity in a typically illiquid market.

Buena

Series A in 2020
Buena is a property management company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It develops a mobile application designed specifically for landlords, simplifying the rental process for both property owners and tenants. The platform offers a comprehensive solution that includes tenant selection, management of paperwork, property care, and ongoing tenant relationship management. By providing valuable insights into real estate values and outstanding rents, Buena enables landlords to set fair rental prices based on market data. This approach not only streamlines the rental experience but also ensures tenants can find suitable homes with minimal difficulty.

Dwelling

Series A in 2019
Dwelling is a financial services company that uses tech to match buyers with the best incentives and programs based on their unique finances. The company is a tech-powered real estate brokerage that finds buyers thousands to buy a home and makes the entire process incredibly simple. It was founded in 2020 and is located in Austin, Texas.

Habi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Habi is a technology-driven real estate company based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on simplifying the home buying and selling process for middle-class customers in Latin America by utilizing a proprietary pricing algorithm and scalable processes. Habi's platform aims to reduce the time and risks associated with traditional real estate transactions, allowing clients to buy and sell their homes more efficiently. By combining advanced analytical tools with human insight, Habi eliminates the need for intermediaries and provides clients with the necessary information to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

Properly

Series A in 2019
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company specializes in buying and selling residential properties, utilizing a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the home buying and selling experience. Properly's innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, offering the option of securing a backup offer. The platform employs machine learning to accurately assess market values for homes, streamlining the transaction process. By providing a user-friendly online interface, Properly aims to simplify real estate transactions and accommodate the timelines of its clients.

EasyKnock

Series A in 2019
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company that specializes in providing sale-leaseback programs for homeowners in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina, EasyKnock offers innovative solutions like Sell and Stay, which allows homeowners to access their home equity without relocating, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term move. These programs enable homeowners to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional bank loans or refinancing, providing them with financial flexibility and time. By facilitating this unique approach to homeownership, EasyKnock aims to empower homeowners and help them achieve their financial goals.

Knock

Series B in 2019
Knock is an online home-selling platform that specializes in providing services for both home buyers and sellers. Utilizing data science and technology, Knock streamlines the home-selling process, offering guidance to homeowners at every step. In addition to its real estate services, Knock also provides virtual office software designed to facilitate collaboration and social interaction among remote teams. This combination of offerings aims to enhance both the home-selling experience and remote work environments.

Zolo

Series B in 2019
Zolo is a company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, that specializes in providing managed co-living spaces for students and young professionals. Established in 2015, Zolo aims to enhance the traditional options of paying guest accommodations, service apartments, and hostels by offering a range of living amenities, both basic and luxurious. Its fully furnished rooms come with essential services such as hygienic food, daily housekeeping, internet access, and security features. By delivering a hassle-free long-term living experience, Zolo addresses the needs of individuals relocating to new cities, enabling them to adapt quickly to their new environments.

Dot Residential

Seed Round in 2018
• Dot is a curated marketplace of design-led properties. We source undervalued properties in fast-growing cities & transform them into high-yielding passive investments. • Delivering every element of the property lifecycle condensing a typical 6-month buying process into an elegant e-commerce experience • Enabling global investors to buy, add value, rent and refinance properties seamlessly online - like Amazon one-click for real estate.

EasyKnock

Seed Round in 2018
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company that specializes in providing sale-leaseback programs for homeowners in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina, EasyKnock offers innovative solutions like Sell and Stay, which allows homeowners to access their home equity without relocating, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term move. These programs enable homeowners to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional bank loans or refinancing, providing them with financial flexibility and time. By facilitating this unique approach to homeownership, EasyKnock aims to empower homeowners and help them achieve their financial goals.

Spotahome

Series B in 2018
Spotahome is a platform focused on mid- to long-term residential rentals, revolutionizing the property market by providing comprehensive listings for stays of over 30 days. The service allows tenants to book accommodations exclusively through online viewings, eliminating the need for in-person visits and streamlining the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome employs professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to create high-quality audio-visual content, including photos, HD video tours, and detailed floor plans, along with thorough descriptions of properties and their neighborhoods. The platform also offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome has expanded its presence to 11 cities across eight European countries, supported by significant funding from investors such as Kleiner Perkins. The company operates offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

Roofstock

Series C in 2018
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Roofstock

Series C in 2017
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Knock

Series A in 2017
Knock is an online home-selling platform that specializes in providing services for both home buyers and sellers. Utilizing data science and technology, Knock streamlines the home-selling process, offering guidance to homeowners at every step. In addition to its real estate services, Knock also provides virtual office software designed to facilitate collaboration and social interaction among remote teams. This combination of offerings aims to enhance both the home-selling experience and remote work environments.

Roofstock

Series B in 2016
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Knock

Seed Round in 2016
Knock is an online home-selling platform that specializes in providing services for both home buyers and sellers. Utilizing data science and technology, Knock streamlines the home-selling process, offering guidance to homeowners at every step. In addition to its real estate services, Knock also provides virtual office software designed to facilitate collaboration and social interaction among remote teams. This combination of offerings aims to enhance both the home-selling experience and remote work environments.

VivaReal

Seed Round in 2011
VivaReal is an online real estate marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with a diverse range of properties. Launched in 2009, the platform facilitates transactions for residential and commercial real estate, including vacation homes and investment properties. With approximately 5 million listings, VivaReal attracts over 15 million visitors each month, providing users with access to a wide array of real estate options to help them find their ideal property.
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