FJ Labs

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 2013
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
7
in our dataset
Rounds participated
9
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$106.7M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round

About

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in marketplace platforms and network-effect businesses. Founded by Jose Marin and Fabrice Grinda, both seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, FJ Labs operates as a hybrid between a venture capital fund and an angel investment network. The firm leverages its extensive experience and global network to support startups in scaling their operations and achieving market success. FJ Labs typically invests in a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, fintech, logistics, and more, with a strong emphasis on companies that benefit from network effects and scalable business models.

Portfolio · 7

PVML
Data Access Platform Based on AI
1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2024-04
OurRitual
Skill-building App for Relationships
1 round $5.2M committed Latest: 2024-03
Ledge Tech
No-code Payment Management Platform
1 round $9.0M committed Latest: 2023-02
ZenGo
Self-custodial Digital Currency Wallet
2 rounds $24.0M committed Latest: 2021-04
BrandTotal
Social Competitive Intelligence
2 rounds $18.0M committed Latest: 2020-09
Thriver
Comprehensive Company Culture Management Platform
1 round $33.0M committed Latest: 2020-08
Zeek Mobile
Marketplace for Discounted Gift Vouchers
1 round $9.5M committed Latest: 2016-07

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software4
Fintech & Insurtech3
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Q&A

What is FJ Labs' investment focus?
FJ Labs is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in marketplace platforms and network-effect businesses across industries like e-commerce, fintech, and logistics.
Who founded FJ Labs?
FJ Labs was founded by Jose Marin.
What are some of FJ Labs' recent investments?
In March 2024, FJ Labs participated in a Seed round for PVML, which raised $8M. In April 2024, FJ Labs also invested in Ledge Tech's Seed round, which raised $9M.
Has FJ Labs had any notable exits recently?
In April 2026, FJ Labs saw an exit with ZenGo, which was acquired by eToro for $70M. In October 2024, Thriver, another portfolio company, was acquired by Gusto.
What stages of investment does FJ Labs typically engage in?
FJ Labs typically invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages.
What sectors does FJ Labs primarily invest in?
FJ Labs shows a concentration in Business Software and Fintech & Insurtech sectors, with 4 and 3 portfolio companies respectively.
Can you name a significant investment by FJ Labs in the fintech sector?
FJ Labs invested in Rapyd Financial Network, a global payment infrastructure company, which raised $1.28B in its Series E round.
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