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 Trading Platform

Metalbook

Series A in 2024
Metalbook operates a comprehensive digital supply-chain platform that connects a global network of metal suppliers and consumers. By facilitating transactions and automating processes, Metalbook enhances efficiency and traceability in the procurement of raw materials. The platform aims to streamline the supply chain, providing clients with quick, transparent transactions and reliable logistics. In addition to linking suppliers and customers, Metalbook offers fabrication and modification services for finished and semi-finished metal products, ensuring competitive pricing and meeting diverse client needs. Through its commitment to creating a global marketplace, Metalbook seeks to enhance the procurement experience by simplifying logistics and enabling hassle-free transactions.

Vortexa

Series C in 2024
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Midas

Seed Round in 2023
Midas is a cryptocurrency application that enables users to buy, sell, and invest in various cryptocurrencies and tokens. Additionally, the company has developed a tokenization protocol platform aimed at converting real-world assets into tokenized formats. This platform allows for the issuance of permissionless tokens that are securely held in segregated accounts managed by institutional custodians. Midas emphasizes transparency in its operations, facilitating efficient settlement processes and enabling lending and borrowing activities on decentralized finance (DeFi) money markets.

Metaloop

Series A in 2023
Metaloop is a scrap trading company that operates a managed online marketplace designed to digitize the metal recycling industry. By connecting suppliers and buyers, Metaloop facilitates the sourcing and trading of scrap metals through a platform that utilizes machine learning and data analysis to match offers with requests. The company provides a comprehensive solution for both buyers and sellers, which includes logistics and financial services. This approach enables scrap dealers, recyclers, and manufacturers to enhance their capacity utilization, acquire new suppliers, and improve their financial returns, all without the need for extensive scaling.

Boxhub

Series A in 2023
Boxhub is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used shipping containers. It provides users with a clear overview of available containers, upfront pricing, and automated checkout processes, enhancing the overall customer experience. The platform is designed to streamline the trading and transportation of intermodal shipping containers by sourcing directly from the nearest container ports, ensuring competitive pricing and efficiency. Boxhub aims to assist container owners in selling containers that are no longer needed for shipping while also delivering exceptional customer service and door-to-door delivery for buyers.

Numeus

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Numeus is a cryptocurrency-focused collective established in 2021 and based in Zug, Switzerland. The company specializes in various aspects of the digital asset ecosystem, including research, venture capital, market making, asset management, and algorithmic trading. With a commitment to exploring opportunities within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, Numeus aims to contribute to the growth and innovation of digital assets. By leveraging its expertise, the company seeks to drive advancements in the industry while supporting the development of emerging technologies.

SidelineSwap

Venture Round in 2023
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace focused on buying, selling, and trading sporting goods. Established in 2012 and based in Franklin Square, New York, the platform caters to a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, and snowboarding. It offers a diverse selection of products, encompassing new, used, and vintage items, as well as apparel, electronics, and gear for various sports activities. In addition to facilitating individual transactions, SidelineSwap collaborates with retailers and brands to enhance circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.

Xclaim

Series A in 2023
Xclaim Inc. operates an electronic platform designed for the trading of bankruptcy claims, creating a marketplace for distressed debt that has historically been traded on paper. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, Xclaim connects investors in distressed debt with various parties owed money by bankrupt companies, such as vendors and landlords. The platform enhances trading efficiency, thereby increasing liquidity in a typically illiquid market. Xclaim's services include assisting users in tracking portfolios, facilitating out-of-court settlements, and providing a comprehensive view of buyer competition. By streamlining the trading process and offering risk mitigation features, Xclaim aims to eliminate inefficiencies in the bankruptcy claims marketplace.

Vortexa

Convertible Note in 2023
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Numerai

Series B in 2023
Numerai, LLC is an employee-owned hedge fund sponsor established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a unique hedge fund that leverages a network of data scientists to develop investment strategies. The firm employs a long/short investment approach in global equity markets. Numerai's platform transforms financial data into machine learning challenges and organizes data science competitions aimed at predicting stock market movements. By doing so, it enables participants to create predictive models, ultimately enhancing the potential for returns on investments and facilitating profitable outcomes for investors.

Reibus

Venture Round in 2022
Reibus operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of metals, serving businesses in industrial markets. The platform connects buyers with a wide network of metal suppliers and provides logistics support to ensure efficient transportation of materials. Reibus emphasizes features such as anonymous buying and real-time leads for sellers, promoting a transparent and streamlined transaction process. By offering a proprietary search tool and a simplified materials listing process, the company aims to maximize price performance, reduce time to market, and lower sales and marketing expenses for its users.

AgVend

Seed Round in 2022
AgVend Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates connections between farmers and agricultural retailers, allowing farmers to search for and purchase crop protection inputs and other services at their convenience. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AgVend's digital commerce platform provides retailers with tools to market their offerings and maintain control over the customer experience. The platform includes a sales hub and customer portal that centralize and organize disparate information, enabling users to access real-time data related to agronomy, grain, and energy sectors. This digital enablement solution empowers agribusinesses and their customers with the necessary tools to enhance their operations and improve efficiency.

handdii

Seed Round in 2022
handdii operates as an online marketplace that facilitates direct connections between customers and contractors for insurance companies. The platform addresses the challenges associated with traditional property insurance claims, which can often be complicated and time-consuming. By streamlining communication among customers, contractors, and insurance adjusters, handdii enhances transparency and allows for detailed reporting on claim progress. This efficient process aims to reduce claims costs for insurance companies while improving customer satisfaction. handdii focuses on empowering customers and enabling tradespeople to deliver effective solutions, allowing clients to concentrate on their lives rather than navigating cumbersome claim procedures.

Yardlink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Silverbird

Seed Round in 2022
Silverbird is a digital bank for international trade. We serve SMEs participating in global trade and provide them with online banking, global business accounts, and high-value cross-border payments. We onboard international SMEs using our data-driven AI-powered KYC technology to make them bankable in Europe and beyond. We work with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance companies so businesses who bank with Silverbird don’t have to. We believe we can eliminate most of the international payment hurdles for global merchants and unlock even greater growth in international trade.

CornerUP

Seed Round in 2022
CornerUp is a B2B e-commerce platform that supports independent retailers by providing tools for sourcing, purchasing, and discovery. The platform focuses on small food retailers, offering features such as order consolidation, flexible reordering, and secure access to promotions and deals. By streamlining these processes, CornerUp helps small merchants save time and money while enhancing their purchasing power. This enables them to effectively compete against larger chain stores and adapt to the evolving market demands and consumer expectations.

Hip eCommerce

Series B in 2022
Hip eCommerce, Inc., operating under the name HipStamp, is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of collectibles, specifically stamps, postcards, and comic books. Founded in 2015 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company manages platforms such as HipStamp, HipComic, and HipPostcard. Hip eCommerce aims to create collectible-specific communities that foster connections between buyers and sellers, allowing them to share their interests and expand their hobbies. The company also provides a range of services and tools designed to help sellers reach a broader audience and increase their sales. Through its innovative approach, Hip eCommerce seeks to modernize the collectibles market and enhance the overall experience for collectors.

Laserhub

Series B in 2022
Laserhub GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, operates as a procurement platform specializing in custom-made metal parts for industrial B2B customers across Germany, Austria, France, and Belgium. The company produces and distributes a variety of sheet metal parts, offering services such as laser cutting, bending and folding, deburring and thread cutting, powder coating, and laser engraving. Laserhub's multivendor procurement marketplace digitizes and automates the procurement processes for industries dealing with sheet metal, turning, and milling, allowing manufacturers and their suppliers to achieve cost reductions in both processes and parts.

AgVend

Venture Round in 2022
AgVend Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates connections between farmers and agricultural retailers, allowing farmers to search for and purchase crop protection inputs and other services at their convenience. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AgVend's digital commerce platform provides retailers with tools to market their offerings and maintain control over the customer experience. The platform includes a sales hub and customer portal that centralize and organize disparate information, enabling users to access real-time data related to agronomy, grain, and energy sectors. This digital enablement solution empowers agribusinesses and their customers with the necessary tools to enhance their operations and improve efficiency.

Yardlink

Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Mundi

Series A in 2022
Mundi is a company that specializes in providing international trade services aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Its offerings include a platform for international factoring that facilitates access to capital, currency exchange, and risk reduction in cross-border trading. Mundi focuses on streamlining the complexities of international trade by allowing manufacturers and traders to manage currency transactions digitally and with minimal bureaucratic hurdles. The company's comprehensive services encompass trade development, strategic support, and freight solutions, all designed to enhance the trading capabilities of businesses engaged in global markets.

Kaladin

Seed Round in 2022
Kaladin is a cryptocurrency startup based in Palo Alto, California, that offers an online platform for crypto trading. The company specializes in facilitating cross-chain atomic swaps, allowing users to exchange different cryptocurrencies seamlessly. Kaladin monitors transactions across multiple blockchains, providing real-time data that enhances user engagement and understanding of market dynamics. This platform empowers users by granting them full control over their funds, regardless of the blockchain they are using, while enabling near-instant trading with minimal fees.

Solvo

Seed Round in 2022
Solvo is a developer of a cryptocurrency investment platform that simplifies the process of buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies. Its iOS application offers a user-friendly interface that enhances the experience for both novice learners and experienced investors. The platform streamlines account opening and money transfer processes, reducing complexity and making it easier for users to engage with cryptocurrencies. By providing accessible educational resources and a variety of investment opportunities, Solvo aims to facilitate a smoother entry into the crypto market for its customers.

Ridian

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ridian is a platform that facilitates cryptocurrency investment through automated strategies. It provides users with various investment options, including interactive indexed approaches and high-frequency trading algorithms. This design allows users to adapt to the volatility of the cryptocurrency market, which operates continuously. By leveraging blockchain technology, Ridian aims to enhance investment opportunities and assist users in earning income from their investments.

Reibus

Series B in 2021
Reibus operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of metals, serving businesses in industrial markets. The platform connects buyers with a wide network of metal suppliers and provides logistics support to ensure efficient transportation of materials. Reibus emphasizes features such as anonymous buying and real-time leads for sellers, promoting a transparent and streamlined transaction process. By offering a proprietary search tool and a simplified materials listing process, the company aims to maximize price performance, reduce time to market, and lower sales and marketing expenses for its users.

Chiper

Series B in 2021
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform serving corner stores in Latin America, with operations in Colombia, Mexico, and plans for expansion into Brazil. The company connects thousands of the region's 3.7 million corner stores, creating one of the largest networks of bulk buyers globally. By aggregating demand and enhancing the supply chain, Chiper enables these stores to access a diverse range of products, including groceries and household items, at competitive prices. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing retailers to directly connect with producers and streamline their procurement processes, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of local businesses.

MerXu

Series A in 2021
MerXu is an online trading platform that facilitates transactions for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger organizations. It specializes in the trade of industrial products, including chemicals, construction materials, electrical goods, office furniture, lighting, machinery, and tools. By connecting verified buyers and sellers, MerXu enables direct business interactions through quotes and inquiries, fostering a secure and streamlined trading environment. The platform aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by providing a comprehensive tool for B2B online trading, both nationally and internationally.

Baraka

Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application founded in the UAE that aims to democratize access to the stock markets. The platform provides users with educational resources, concise market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to build their confidence as investors. It facilitates commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing individuals to easily explore various investment opportunities. Baraka's mission is to empower everyone to participate in the financial markets, making investment accessible and straightforward for all.

Shipyard Software

Seed Round in 2021
Shipyard Software is focused on creating a variety of decentralized exchanges and tools for the cryptocurrency market, catering specifically to retail traders. Its flagship product, Clipper DEX, is designed to deliver optimal pricing for crypto trades valued under $50,000, while its latest offering, Longship, serves as a derivatives DEX that mitigates toxic order flow and allows experienced traders to access DeFi-native perpetual contracts with leverage up to 100 times. The company operates within a broader decentralized finance ecosystem governed by AdmiralDAO, which aims to promote equitable trading environments globally. Founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, Shipyard Software seeks to enhance the trading experience for self-directed cryptocurrency traders.

Buenbit

Series A in 2021
Buenbit is a cryptocurrency exchange and cross-border payment platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a presence in Peru. Founded in 2018, it enables users to buy and sell various cryptocurrencies while providing a low-cost solution for cross-border payments. The platform offers features such as trade history, live prices, and market data, which facilitate investment and brokerage services. Buenbit aims to simplify the process of managing and protecting digital assets for its users, making cryptocurrency trading accessible and efficient.

Trella

Venture Round in 2021
Trella is a Cairo-based company founded in 2018 that provides an online platform connecting shippers to carriers in the shipping and transportation sector. The platform enhances the efficiency of drivers and offers opportunities for increased earnings and better load utilization. Trella aims to lower shipping costs through a transparent pricing structure, ensuring shippers have access to reliable carriers. It provides real-time shipment tracking and critical insights into transportation trends and performance, fostering improved decision-making for shippers. By bridging the gap between shippers and carriers, Trella enhances the overall efficiency of the logistics process.

Freightwalla

Seed Round in 2021
Freightwalla is a freight management platform designed to streamline global logistics operations. It offers a range of features that include shipment planning and costing, digital workflow, online document management, real-time tracking, request for quotation management, sailing schedules, and smart reporting and analytics. These tools enable businesses to enhance transparency, efficiency, and visibility while optimizing their shipping and logistics processes. Freightwalla partners with over 60 shipping lines and serves more than 1,000 customers across more than 1,000 ports. The company also provides custom value-added services such as transportation, customs clearance, and trade finance, all aimed at simplifying and improving the shipping experience for its users.

MPB

Series D in 2021
MPB is an online marketplace that focuses on the buying, selling, and trading of used photography and videography equipment. Founded in 2011 and based in Brighton, East Sussex, the platform aims to simplify access to photo and video gear by offering a customer-centric service powered by technology. MPB provides a wide range of products, including camera bodies, lenses, filters, and accessories, each of which undergoes a thorough inspection and approval process before resale. By utilizing a custom-designed technology, MPB addresses the challenges of peer-to-peer transactions, ensuring that both buyers and sellers are offered fair prices for their equipment.

Baraka

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application founded in the UAE that aims to democratize access to the stock markets. The platform provides users with educational resources, concise market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to build their confidence as investors. It facilitates commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing individuals to easily explore various investment opportunities. Baraka's mission is to empower everyone to participate in the financial markets, making investment accessible and straightforward for all.

Vortexa

Series B in 2021
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Yardlink

Seed Round in 2020
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

Chiper

Series A in 2020
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform serving corner stores in Latin America, with operations in Colombia, Mexico, and plans for expansion into Brazil. The company connects thousands of the region's 3.7 million corner stores, creating one of the largest networks of bulk buyers globally. By aggregating demand and enhancing the supply chain, Chiper enables these stores to access a diverse range of products, including groceries and household items, at competitive prices. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing retailers to directly connect with producers and streamline their procurement processes, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of local businesses.

Xclaim

Series A in 2020
Xclaim Inc. operates an electronic platform designed for the trading of bankruptcy claims, creating a marketplace for distressed debt that has historically been traded on paper. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, Xclaim connects investors in distressed debt with various parties owed money by bankrupt companies, such as vendors and landlords. The platform enhances trading efficiency, thereby increasing liquidity in a typically illiquid market. Xclaim's services include assisting users in tracking portfolios, facilitating out-of-court settlements, and providing a comprehensive view of buyer competition. By streamlining the trading process and offering risk mitigation features, Xclaim aims to eliminate inefficiencies in the bankruptcy claims marketplace.

SidelineSwap

Series A in 2020
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace focused on buying, selling, and trading sporting goods. Established in 2012 and based in Franklin Square, New York, the platform caters to a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, and snowboarding. It offers a diverse selection of products, encompassing new, used, and vintage items, as well as apparel, electronics, and gear for various sports activities. In addition to facilitating individual transactions, SidelineSwap collaborates with retailers and brands to enhance circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.

Mundi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mundi is a company that specializes in providing international trade services aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Its offerings include a platform for international factoring that facilitates access to capital, currency exchange, and risk reduction in cross-border trading. Mundi focuses on streamlining the complexities of international trade by allowing manufacturers and traders to manage currency transactions digitally and with minimal bureaucratic hurdles. The company's comprehensive services encompass trade development, strategic support, and freight solutions, all designed to enhance the trading capabilities of businesses engaged in global markets.

Reibus

Seed Round in 2020
Reibus operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of metals, serving businesses in industrial markets. The platform connects buyers with a wide network of metal suppliers and provides logistics support to ensure efficient transportation of materials. Reibus emphasizes features such as anonymous buying and real-time leads for sellers, promoting a transparent and streamlined transaction process. By offering a proprietary search tool and a simplified materials listing process, the company aims to maximize price performance, reduce time to market, and lower sales and marketing expenses for its users.

Lydian Capital

Seed Round in 2020
Lydian Capital offers algorithmic trading strategies for cryptocurrencies and their derivatives.

Silverbird

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Silverbird is a digital bank for international trade. We serve SMEs participating in global trade and provide them with online banking, global business accounts, and high-value cross-border payments. We onboard international SMEs using our data-driven AI-powered KYC technology to make them bankable in Europe and beyond. We work with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance companies so businesses who bank with Silverbird don’t have to. We believe we can eliminate most of the international payment hurdles for global merchants and unlock even greater growth in international trade.

Freightwalla

Series A in 2019
Freightwalla is a freight management platform designed to streamline global logistics operations. It offers a range of features that include shipment planning and costing, digital workflow, online document management, real-time tracking, request for quotation management, sailing schedules, and smart reporting and analytics. These tools enable businesses to enhance transparency, efficiency, and visibility while optimizing their shipping and logistics processes. Freightwalla partners with over 60 shipping lines and serves more than 1,000 customers across more than 1,000 ports. The company also provides custom value-added services such as transportation, customs clearance, and trade finance, all aimed at simplifying and improving the shipping experience for its users.

Yardlink

Pre Seed Round in 2019
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.

AgVend

Seed Round in 2019
AgVend Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates connections between farmers and agricultural retailers, allowing farmers to search for and purchase crop protection inputs and other services at their convenience. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AgVend's digital commerce platform provides retailers with tools to market their offerings and maintain control over the customer experience. The platform includes a sales hub and customer portal that centralize and organize disparate information, enabling users to access real-time data related to agronomy, grain, and energy sectors. This digital enablement solution empowers agribusinesses and their customers with the necessary tools to enhance their operations and improve efficiency.

Hip eCommerce

Seed Round in 2019
Hip eCommerce, Inc., operating under the name HipStamp, is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of collectibles, specifically stamps, postcards, and comic books. Founded in 2015 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company manages platforms such as HipStamp, HipComic, and HipPostcard. Hip eCommerce aims to create collectible-specific communities that foster connections between buyers and sellers, allowing them to share their interests and expand their hobbies. The company also provides a range of services and tools designed to help sellers reach a broader audience and increase their sales. Through its innovative approach, Hip eCommerce seeks to modernize the collectibles market and enhance the overall experience for collectors.

Lydian Capital

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lydian Capital offers algorithmic trading strategies for cryptocurrencies and their derivatives.

SidelineSwap

Series A in 2018
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace focused on buying, selling, and trading sporting goods. Established in 2012 and based in Franklin Square, New York, the platform caters to a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, and snowboarding. It offers a diverse selection of products, encompassing new, used, and vintage items, as well as apparel, electronics, and gear for various sports activities. In addition to facilitating individual transactions, SidelineSwap collaborates with retailers and brands to enhance circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.

AgVend

Seed Round in 2018
AgVend Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates connections between farmers and agricultural retailers, allowing farmers to search for and purchase crop protection inputs and other services at their convenience. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AgVend's digital commerce platform provides retailers with tools to market their offerings and maintain control over the customer experience. The platform includes a sales hub and customer portal that centralize and organize disparate information, enabling users to access real-time data related to agronomy, grain, and energy sectors. This digital enablement solution empowers agribusinesses and their customers with the necessary tools to enhance their operations and improve efficiency.

Vortexa

Seed Round in 2018
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing real-time data and analytics for the energy and freight industries. Founded in 2016, Vortexa offers insights on crude oil and refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. Its platform tracks the movement of energy commodities along trading routes, offering a cargo-by-cargo view that enhances transparency in complex markets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vortexa analyzes and interprets data from various sources, enabling traders, analysts, and freight professionals to make informed trading decisions. This capability allows clients to gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic and often opaque landscape of energy trading.

Routefire

Seed Round in 2018
Routefire is a provider of trade execution infrastructure tailored for the digital asset space, specifically designed for institutional investors entering the cryptocurrency market. The company offers a platform that features benchmark-seeking algorithms, such as TWAP, VWAP, and percentage of participation, which facilitate the execution of large trading orders. This technology allows traders to efficiently rebalance multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency portfolios while minimizing market impact and ensuring precision, similar to trading in more established markets.

Archblock

Convertible Note in 2017
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital to decentralized finance (DeFi) by enhancing modern financial infrastructure. As a key contributor to TrueFi, Archblock facilitates the involvement of institutional lenders and fund managers in blockchain-based lending, promoting transparency and accessibility in global lending markets. The company develops web3-enabled products that improve trading volume and liquidity for trusted stablecoins. Its platform ensures that fiduciaries adhere to smart contract instructions, backed by civil and criminal law, while providing legal recognition of ownership through financial institutions. This modular suite of products allows institutions and asset managers to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and oversee portfolios, thereby enabling clients to generate asset-backed tokens and process digital payments in real-time. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Archblock aims to redefine financial infrastructure for a more efficient and accessible global economy.

MPB

Convertible Note in 2017
MPB is an online marketplace that focuses on the buying, selling, and trading of used photography and videography equipment. Founded in 2011 and based in Brighton, East Sussex, the platform aims to simplify access to photo and video gear by offering a customer-centric service powered by technology. MPB provides a wide range of products, including camera bodies, lenses, filters, and accessories, each of which undergoes a thorough inspection and approval process before resale. By utilizing a custom-designed technology, MPB addresses the challenges of peer-to-peer transactions, ensuring that both buyers and sellers are offered fair prices for their equipment.

Wallapop

Venture Round in 2015
Wallapop is a mobile marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods, primarily through its app. Utilizing geo-localized technology, it connects a vibrant community of around 15 million users, allowing them to trade items that are no longer needed. With over 180 million items exchanged on the platform, Wallapop offers access to unique products at competitive prices while promoting sustainability by extending the life of functional goods. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, enabling customers to publish advertisements from both mobile devices and computers. Founded in 2013 in Barcelona by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive, Wallapop has consistently focused on innovation within the online classifieds and second-hand market. It is supported by a range of investors, including Korelya Capital and NAVER.

Reverb.com

Series A in 2015
Reverb.com is a provider of an online marketplace intended for new, used, and vintage music gear. The company's marketplace was built to foster safe and secure transactions, inspire musicians to discover more ways to expand their playing and sound, and cultivate the most vibrant and inspired music community anywhere online.

NOAH

NOAH is a financial services company that focuses on facilitating seamless cross-border transactions. It offers a range of application solutions for trading in Bitcoin and integrates modern financial systems with traditional banking services. The company provides features such as currency conversion, business-to-business payments, and instant settlements. These services help businesses and individuals expedite transactions, streamline treasury operations, and maintain rapid liquidity flow across various currencies worldwide.
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