FJ Labs Fund III | 2016 VC Fund

FJ Labs

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

New York, United States

Countries of investment

United States
Brazil
Mexico
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Canada

Investment stages

Pre-Seed
Seed

Industries

Marketplaces

About
FJ Labs is a venture capital firm and startup studio that invests in marketplaces and network effect businesses across the globe. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, the firm supports ambitious founders from the pre-seed to Series B stages. Their mission is to leverage their operational expertise to help build and scale transformative companies.

Min check size: $25K
Max check size: $500K
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Investment Thesis

FJ Labs is an early-stage venture firm and startup studio with a primary focus on marketplaces and network effect businesses. They are stage-agnostic, investing globally from pre-seed to Series B in ambitious founders solving significant problems. As former founders themselves, they offer deep operational expertise and a founder-friendly approach, leveraging their experience in building and scaling companies from inception to successful exit.

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Manager's Experience

Founders Fabrice Grinda and Jose Marin are among the world's most prolific angel and marketplace investors, with a track record spanning over two decades. Fabrice co-founded and exited three major tech companies (Aucland, Zingy, OLX), while Jose co-founded and sold Latin America's largest auction site, DeRemate, to MercadoLibre. Together, they have invested in over 1000 companies, achieving more than 250 exits and backing numerous unicorns like Alibaba, Betterment, and Flexport.