FJ Labs
Investment Thesis
FJ Labs is a leading seed-stage VC in Africa, investing in tech-enabled startups solving critical problems in major African markets. Their unique approach combines deep local knowledge with a global network, providing their portfolio companies with unparalleled access to capital, mentorship, and market insights.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 5 verified portfolio companies.
Odyssey Energy Solutions
Odyssey Energy Solutions streamlines financing and deployment of distributed renewable energy.
Jabu
JABU is a B2B marketplace offering tech-route-to-market development and merchandising for FMCG brands in undeveloped areas.
Yassir
Yassir is a transport service that uses smartphone app and allows everyone to book drivers and move around safely.
Alerzo
Alerzo is a B2B e-commerce retail startup based in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Lori Systems
Lori has built a logistics platform that is revolutionising the cargo-transport value chain in Africa – from the ground up.
FJ Labs: quick facts
- Which startups has FJ Labs invested in?
- FJ Labs has backed at least 5 African startups, including Odyssey Energy Solutions, Jabu, Yassir, Alerzo and Lori Systems.
- What stages does FJ Labs invest in?
- FJ Labs invests at the Series A and Seed stages.
- Which sectors does FJ Labs invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Logistics, Transportation, B2B, Ecommerce, Marketplace and FMCG.
