GHARAGE Ventures
Corporate VCPre-Seed–Growth · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
GHARAGE Ventures believes meaningful innovation in travel and retail scales through ecosystem collaboration rather than isolation, at a moment when these resilient, large-scale industries face a structural inflection driven by technology acceleration, shifting consumer expectations, and rising operational complexity. The firm invests in early-stage travel and retail technology founders, drawing on deep sector insight and understanding of operators' pain points. It offers portfolio companies direct access to senior decision-makers across global travel retail and adjacent sectors, connecting founders with the right partners at the right level and time. Backed by Gebr. Heinemann and a network of strategic partners, it bridges what startups build with what global operators need.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×3Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2FoodTech ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2Circular Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:Germany×1Singapore×1United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBounce is a baggage storage service that allows users to book and store bags at convenient locker locations or local shops through an online platform.
Marketplaces
Cody Candee(Founder)in
Co-investors359 CapitalAccelAndreessen HorowitzCreator VenturesGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund+3 more
Cube provides e-commerce data intelligence and analytics for Southeast Asia by combining multiple data sources with machine learning models.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerce
Co-investorsBetatron Venture Group
Daluma sells selfcare and wellness products including supplements, fresh foods, and skincare, organized around goals like anti-aging, gut health, and performance.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
FARO gives fashion brands a discreet outlet for overstock and returned clothing, using reconditioning and repair to resell traditionally unsellable inventory while protecting brand value.
Circular EconomyE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsE4E Africa
fileForensics provides document data extraction, validation, and workflow automation tools for processing files across industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSSilicon Valley, US
Co-investorsAntlerIlluminate FinancialPlug and Play Ventures
An AI-native data preparation and workflow automation platform that converts unstructured files into clean, structured, LLM-ready data to automate complex document workflows across finance, insurance, supply chain, and legal operations.
Co-investors1982 VenturesCentury Oak VenturesITERATIVE
Gumshoe is a generative engine optimization (GEO) platform that monitors how AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity mention and describe a brand across simulated buyer personas.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsHawke VenturesOpenSky Ventures
ZOLO provides industry-specific AI that converts unstructured B2B orders from WhatsApp, email, and e-commerce into structured ERP records, and offers sales intelligence for demand forecasting and personalized proposals.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS
SoulHouse offers in-person massage and bodywork treatments, including lymphatic drainage, assisted stretching, anti-cellulite massage, sports massage, prenatal massage, and couples massage.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBounce · siliconindia.com · Mar 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GHARAGE Ventures made?
- GHARAGE Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does GHARAGE Ventures invest at?
- GHARAGE Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does GHARAGE Ventures focus on?
- GHARAGE Ventures focuses on E-commerce, Retail Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
- Who does GHARAGE Ventures co-invest with?
- GHARAGE Ventures most often shares deals with Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Global Brain, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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