FJ Labs
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Seed–Series B · 43 people tracked
Also known as FJ Labs 3VC · FJ Labs 4VC · FJ Labs Archangel · FJ Labs LEH · FJ LABS MANAGEMENT LP · FJ Labs REB · FJ Labs ZKM
Investment thesis
FJ Labs concentrates on marketplaces and network-effect businesses, positioning itself as a specialist investor in this category. It has assembled what it describes as the world's largest portfolio of marketplace startups, backing companies such as Alibaba, Coupang, Flexport, Delivery Hero, ShipBob, Properly, Wallapop, and Rappi, with more than 30 investments reaching unicorn status.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 43 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 124 of 164 portfolio companiesSaaS ×46Enterprise Software ×40AI & Machine Learning ×31Fintech ×27B2B Marketplaces ×24Consumer ×22Marketplaces ×20E-commerce ×15
HQs:United States×55United Kingdom×8Argentina×3Brazil×3Spain×3United Arab Emirates×2
Investments · 164 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAirbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Brian Chesky(Founder/CEO)inNathan Blecharczyk(Founder/CTO)inJoe Gebbia(Founder/CPO)inAlfred Lin(Director)Belinda Johnson(Executive Officer)Laurence Tosi(Executive Officer)
Alibaba Group is a large multinational conglomerate operating in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments, and logistics sectors globally.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareHangzhou, CN
Jack Ma(Founder)Joseph Tsai(Founder)
Archer Aviation is an aircraft manufacturer developing commercial aviation technology, including certification and defense applications.
Hardware
AtaiBeckley develops rapid-acting mental health treatments and therapies for patients with difficult-to-treat mental health conditions.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesMental Health
Srinivas Rao(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Christian Angermayer(Founder and Chairman of the Board)
Constrafor provides a SaaS and fintech platform for general contractors and subcontractors to manage back-office operations, procurement, invoicing, and payments, with integrated AI-powered job costing and receivables financing capabilities.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Anwar Ghauche(Founder & CEO)in
ResortPass operates a marketplace where hotels list their amenities for day-use bookings by locals and travelers.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySanta Monica, US
Michael Wolf(CEO)Amanda Szabo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSaar Gur(Director)
Toronto
LAURA CHAU(Director)DAN PARK(Executive Officer, Director)STEPHEN SEIBEL(Executive Officer)
Board seatAnshul Ruparell· per SEC Form D · $40.4M raise · filed Jan 2025
New York, US
Arthur Verrez(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Garnier(Director)Morgan Hermand-Waiche(Director)
Board seatMorgan Hermand-Waiche· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Oct 2021
Paris
Fabrice Grinda(Director)Joe Tsai(Director)Clement Aglietta(Executive Officer, Director)Alexandre Crenn(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatFabrice Grinda· per SEC Form D · $3.5M raise · filed Oct 2022
New York, US
Charles-Albert Gorra(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatFabrice Grinda· per SEC Form D · $38M raise · filed Dec 2021
180 Seguros is an insurance operations platform that provides end-to-end insurance management solutions, enabling fintechs, banks, cooperatives, and other financial institutions to integrate insurance as a strategic financial product while maintaining focus on their core business.
FintechInsurTechSaaSSão Paulo, BR
1BUY.AI builds AI-powered software for electronics procurement intelligence, helping buyers navigate semiconductor supply chains and make purchasing decisions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSemiconductors
A brokerage platform for trading premium single-digit .dev domains.
B2B Marketplaces
A.Team assembles vetted senior technical talent (ML engineers, data engineers, and specialists) into on-demand teams matched via AI to client specifications.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Raphael Ouzan(Founder & CEO)Kobi Mastri(Founder & COO)Jeff Horing(Director)
Accelerate provides a checkout solution that reduces cart abandonment by recognizing returning customers and updating their payment methods to minimize failed transactions.
E-commerceFintechSaaS
Ace Waves provides AI-powered customer support agents that automate up to 80% of support operations, operating 24/7 with human-like intelligence across multiple channels while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance standards.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Aeovian Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing selective small molecule inhibitors to treat rare genetic and age-related diseases caused by dysregulated cellular metabolism.
BiotechBerkeley, US
Allison J. Hulme(CEO & President)John Kincaid(Chief Scientific Officer)Youssef Bennani(Director)Themasap Khan(Director)Nils Regge(Director)Davis Ryman(Executive Officer)
Aescape provides on-demand personalized massage and bodywork services through an app-based booking platform, allowing customers to customize session duration, pressure level, music, and muscle group focus.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Eric Litman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jonathan Shulkin(Director)Eric Chin(Director)John Lema(Director)
Alpine Empower provides cross-border payments, money transfers, and financial solutions for individuals and businesses globally.
Fintech
After provides affordable and transparent end-of-life planning and funeral services for families, shifting control from funeral homes to consumers with customizable options.
ConsumerHealthtech
A design and branding studio that creates refined brands, websites, and interfaces for ambitious founders and creative teams, focusing on clean, responsive design that communicates clearly and supports business goals.
Los Angeles, US
David Fields(Executive Officer, Director)
Aga is a 24/7 confidential wellness platform designed to support mental health and wellbeing.
Mental HealthWellness & Fitness
FeedTeam is a mobile and web platform for agricultural feed distributors that provides real-time visibility into customer data, sales performance, and feed positions integrated with agricultural ERPs and financing solutions.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Eli Rosenberg(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alexander M. Reichert(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDrew Oetting(Director)David Yuan(Director)
AI Clearing provides AI-powered construction intelligence using drone imagery analysis for contractors and asset owners, enabling volume calculations, progress tracking, and deviation detection on project sites.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechParis, FR
Airfarm is a digital transformation and agricultural technology platform that connects farmers, agribusiness partners, and technology providers through data-driven solutions.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
GoToAisle is a mobile marketing platform that enables retail businesses to engage customers through SMS and MMS messaging, offering features like cashback incentives, location-aware promotions, and customer data synchronization to drive sales and repeat purchases.
Marketing TechRetail Tech
Alana provides workforce management software for mid-sized and large companies in Latin America, with features for shift scheduling, attendance tracking with location verification, health and safety documentation, performance evaluation, and career development.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMexico City, MX
Daniel Bernardez(Founder)inRafael León(Founder)inIgnacio Martinez(Founder)in
Allocate provides infrastructure software for private markets, enabling wealth advisors and asset managers to efficiently handle subscriptions, capital flows, and portfolio operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Samir Kaji(Co-founder)inHana Yang(Co-founder & Chief Experience Officer)in
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does FJ Labs invest at?
- FJ Labs invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is FJ Labs's typical check size?
- FJ Labs typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
- What sectors does FJ Labs focus on?
- FJ Labs focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Marketplaces.
- Where is FJ Labs located?
- FJ Labs is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does FJ Labs lead rounds?
- FJ Labs typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMasterclass On Marketplaces In The Age Of AI With Fabrice Grinda From FJ Labs | EM Group Chat #209 - YouTube
Everything Marketplaces · Fabrice Grinda
E126| Fabrice Grinda, General Partner, FJ Labs | AI valuations angel at scale - YouTube
Andrew Romans · Fabrice Grinda
Building OLX, 350+ Exits, Top Marketplace Investor - Fabrice Grinda, Founding Partner, FJ Labs - YouTube
VC10X with Prashant Choubey · Fabrice Grinda
511th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast With Fabrice Grinda, FJ Labs - 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast - YouTube
1Mby1M Roundtables · Fabrice Grinda
Fabrice Grinda of FJ Labs - Diversified Portfolios, Secondary Sales and Dinner Parties - YouTube
World of DaaS with Auren Hoffman · Fabrice Grinda
Two-Sided S3E1: Lessons from investing in 1,100+ network businesses with Jose Marin (FJ Labs) - YouTube
Sharetribe · Jose Marin
Images
Co-investors · 303
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