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Global Founders Capital

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Berlin · Pre-Seed–Series C · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Global Founders Capital is a stage- and sector-agnostic venture capital platform associated with Rocket Internet. It backs exceptional founders from day one, investing early across a broad range of technology sectors and supporting companies through their growth into some of the world's fastest-growing and most valuable technology businesses.

Invests inSector AgnosticBerlinGlobal

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series C
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$637K – $32M
HQ
Berlin, DE
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Last 12 months
3 investments
Tracked investments
239
Unicorns
14
Acquisitions
15

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

8 people who came through Global Founders Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 198 of 239 portfolio companies

SaaS ×94Fintech ×72Enterprise Software ×63AI & Machine Learning ×56Consumer ×34E-commerce ×23Marketplaces ×21B2B Marketplaces ×19

HQs:United States×70Singapore×17Germany×10United Kingdom×10India×9Australia×7

Investments · 239 tracked

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Abatableabatable.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $3M✓ verified

Abatable provides a platform to help organizations navigate environmental markets for forest protection, clean energy, and community development projects.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB

Maria Eugenia Filmanovic(Founder)inValerio Magliulo(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAlumni VenturesBlue Bear Capital PartnersKeiki CapitalNextGen Venture Partners

Attack Capitalattack.capitalin✓ verified

Attack Capital is a YC-backed venture builder and AI-focused investment fund that invests in and co-builds early-stage companies using a studio model.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSNew York City, US

Kaushik Tiwari(Co-Founder & CEO)inSaumik Tiwari(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorSlow VenturesSoma Capital

Clever Care Health Planclevercarehealthplan.comin✓ verified

Clever Care is a culturally and linguistically sensitive Medicare Advantage health plan serving Southern California that integrates Eastern and Western medicine approaches.

HealthtechInsurTechSouthern California, US

Myong Sun Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Hiep Dinh Pham(Executive Officer, Director)Dave Firdaus(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsNorwest Venture PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Novo HoldingsAV8 VenturesFigure 8 InvestmentsPruVen Capital Partners+1 more

Pahdo Labspahdolabs.com✓ verified

Pahdo Labs is building an online multiplayer game designed as a persistent, shared virtual world where players create, own, and share content and pursue long-term mastery.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBoxGroup2 Punks CapitalFourth RealmScott SunartoBedrock+1 more

Parallelzparallelz.cominPre-Seed · Jun 2022 · $3M✓ verified

Parallelz is building a computing architecture and platform that converts existing native mobile apps into native-web apps without code modifications or SDKs, allowing them to run in a browser without installs or app stores.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsGaming

Co-investorsMaple VCGarage CapitalPlay VenturesTwo Small Fish VenturesInovia Capital

Psykepsyke.coin𝕏✓ verified

Upflowy (Psyke) offers a low-code/no-code tool for building and optimizing signup flows and web conversion funnels.

AdTechDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechSaaSSydney, AU

Co-investorsTidal VenturesAntlerCounterpart VenturesBlack Nova VCJapan Angels

Salary Herosalary-hero.cominJun 2022 · $2.8M✓ verified

Salary Hero is a Thailand-based financial wellness platform that provides earned wage access and banking products to employers and their workers.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechBangkok, TH

Jonathan NøhrPrabhav Rakhra(Co-founder)inJonathan Nohr(Co-founder)inSomjitra Dhanasobhonin

Co-investors1982 VenturesTitan CapitalTukTuks500 GlobalZ Venture Capital

Seynaseyna.euinFeb 2022✓ verified

Seyna operates an insurance platform used by managing general agents (MGAs) and brokers to build and manage insurance products, including contract and claims management.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSParis, FR

Philippe Mangematin(Founder)in

Co-investors115KElaiaWhite Star Capital

SoSafesosafe-awareness.comin𝕏Jan 2022 · $73M✓ verified

SoSafe provides security awareness training powered by behavioral science to help organizations reduce human risk and build resilient security cultures.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Dr. Niklas Hellemann(Co-Founder & CEO)Lukas Schaefer(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsHighland EuropeActon CapitalLa Famiglia

Upflowyupflowy.comin𝕏✓ verified

Upflowy provides a low-code/no-code tool for building and optimizing signup flows and web conversion funnels.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSydney, AU

Guillaume(Founder)

Co-investorsCounterpart VenturesAntlerTidal Ventures

Aibidiaaibidia.cominMay 2023 · $14.2M

Aibidia provides software for transfer pricing compliance, covering local files, P&L segmentation, and Pillar Two preparation, and offers an AI research tool backed by IBFD data and validated by tax experts.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Hannu-Tapani Leppänen(Founder)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalDN CapitalFPVIcebreaker

Aigenaigen.ioin𝕏Jan 2022 · $4M

Aigen builds solar-powered autonomous field robots ("Element") that use AI vision to identify and mechanically remove weeds without chemicals.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSeattle, US

Richard Wurden(Co-founder)inKenny Lee(Co-founder)in

BoardDan Fitzgerald(Director)Andrew Schoen(Director)inHenry Magun(Director)

Co-investorsCleveland AvenueIndustrious VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)AgFunderReGen Ventures

Aitmeaitme.com

Fully automated robotic kitchen canteen for corporate facilities.

Co-investorsLa FamigliaVorwerk VenturesHV Capital

Alludeallude.cc

Allude records the undocumented know-how held by factory workers and encodes it into an AI system that models plant processes.

Advanced ManufacturingParis, FR

Eva Debette(CEO)inAabharan Hemanth(CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstKima VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementRibbit CapitalY Combinator

Anfinanfin.vnin

Anfin is a mobile investment platform that enables users to invest and earn returns, offering an AI-powered investment assistant called Anah to help optimize investment decisions.

FintechHo Chi Minh City, VN

Phuoc Tran(Founder)in

Co-investorsRebel FundSprint VcY CombinatorAccelAngelHubEQT Ventures+6 more

Ankorstoreankorstore.comSeed · Dec 2019 · $7M

Paris-based B2B wholesale marketplace connecting independent brands with local retailers across Europe.

Co-investorsAglae VenturesCoatue ManagementIndex VenturesTCVAlvenBain Capital Ventures+3 more

Anyfinanyfin.cominFeb 2026 · $30M

Anyfin is a fintech company that helps consumers refinance and manage existing debt by offering better loan terms.

FintechNot stated, SE

Mikael Hussain(CEO and founder)inFilip Polhem(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelAugmentum CapitalAugmentum FintechFinTech CollectiveNorthzoneSalica Investments+3 more

AppXappx.co.ininJan 2022 · $1.3M

AppX provides a SaaS platform that enables content creators and educators to build branded websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise.

Creator EconomyEdTechSaaSNew Delhi, IN

Sameer Sadana(Founder)in

Co-investorsSprint VcTDV PartnersY CombinatorRocket Internet SESoma Capital

Archbeearchbee.comin𝕏Feb 2022 · $3M

Archbee is a documentation and knowledge portal platform that enables teams to create, organize, and share technical documentation with customers and internal users.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBucharest, RO

Dragos Bulugean(Founder)in

Co-investorsInovo VCY CombinatorCredo Ventures

Asporaaspora.comin𝕏

Aspora is a cross-border financial management platform serving globally mobile individuals.

FintechLondon, GB

Parth Garg(Founder)inJohn Hemlin(Co-Founder (Vance))Varun Sridhar(CEO, Wealth & Lending)inDeep Diwakar(Head of Engineering)in

Co-investorsBalaji SrinivasanGokul RajaramGreylock PartnersHummingbird VenturesPrasanna SankarSequoia Capital+2 more

Astroastronauts.idinMay 2022 · $60M

ASTRO is an e-commerce platform offering daily essentials including fresh produce, frozen meat, beverages, snacks, household products, beauty items, and private label products through its Astro Goods and Astro Kitchen brands.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsAC VenturesAccelCapria VenturesEndeavor CatalystFJ LabsLightspeed Venture Partners+5 more

Astroastroenergy.aiinMay 2022 · $60M

Astro acquires land and secures grid connections for renewable energy projects, then sells the developed sites to larger energy companies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyNew York City, US

Alex Fuster(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAccelAndreessen HorowitzLightspeed Venture PartnersLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+1 more

Astrohellotwist.cominMay 2022 · $60M

New York-based consumer electronics startup behind Twist, a smart LED bulb with a built-in wireless speaker.

New York City, US

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalTechstarsAccelAndreessen HorowitzLightspeed Venture PartnersLOWERCARBON+1 more

Atlas Healthatlas.healthin

Atlas Health uses AI-driven patient assistance to help health systems connect patients to financial resources and reduce barriers to care.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Ethan Davidoff(Founder)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesFinancial Venture StudioOptum VenturesRestive VenturesGreatPoint VenturesMBX Capital+1 more

Aviron Interactiveavironactive.comin𝕏

Aviron manufactures interactive fitness equipment including rowing machines, exercise bikes, and treadmills that incorporate game elements and streaming entertainment to motivate workouts.

ConsumerGamingHardwareWellness & FitnessToronto, CA

Andy Hoang(Founder)in

Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesBrighter CapitalRebel FundSamsung NextY CombinatorStripes

Awayawaytravel.com𝕏

Away Travel sells luggage and travel accessories directly to consumers online.

Direct to ConsumerTravel & Hospitality

Jen Rubio(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelBAM VenturesComcast VenturesForerunner VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalTorch Capital+1 more

Awningawning.com𝕏Sep 2021 · $9.3M

Awning is a vacation rental property management service that manages short-term rental properties across Florida, handling listing optimization, pricing, guest communication, and cleaning coordination across multiple booking channels.

MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsMassMutual VenturesWilshire Lane Capital

Balybaly.iqin𝕏

Baly is an Iraqi technology company that operates a unified application combining mobility, food delivery, and digital services designed for users in Iraq and to support the local private sector.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationIraq, IQ

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Co-investorsRocket Internet SEMSA NovoVNV GlobalMarch HoldingMSA CapitalVostok Ventures

Barakagetbaraka.comin𝕏

Baraka is an investment platform that provides tools and market insights for retail investors to make long-term investment decisions.

FintechDubai, AE

Feras Jalbout(Founder)inKunal Taneja(Founder)in

Co-investorsNuwa CapitalRaptor GroupValar Ventures LlcVentureSouqY CombinatorFJ Labs+1 more

Barn2Doorbarn2door.com

Barn2Door provides software and services for farmers to sell their products online and in person, automating orders, payments, inventory, email campaigns, and delivery logistics.

AgTechE-commerceFoodTechSaaSSeattle, US

Janelle Maiocco(Founder)inJAMES MAIOCCO(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDUNCAN DAVIDSON(Director)inKATHY CHILL(Director)

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalConductor CapitalFf Venture CapitalFourth RealmHearstLabNavigate Ventures+4 more

BarRaiserbarraiser.comin𝕏

BarRaiser provides a video interview platform that enables hiring managers to conduct, record, and assess candidates through structured interviews with AI-powered transcription and candidate scoring.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Manav Jain(Founder)inAvinash Saxena(Founder)in

Co-investorsMetaXeed Ventures

Bartebarte.cominNov 2021

Barte provides modular payment processing solutions for large enterprises, fintechs, and marketplaces.

B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaSSao Paulo, BR

Caetano Lacerda(Founder)inRaphael Dyxklayin

Co-investorsAlleyCorpCapria VenturesNXTPVentureFriendsAlley Robotics VenturesForce Over Mass Capital

Benniebennie.comin𝕏Jan 2022 · $33M

Bennie is an employee benefits brokerage that helps companies manage and improve their workplace benefits programs, combining brokerage services with technology.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaSNew York, US

Matt Straz(Founder & Chairman (former CEO))inBrett Davis(CEO)in

Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersHannah Grey VenturesMotley Fool VenturesPICUS CAPITALSilicon BadiaSilverton Partners+5 more

Bluelandblueland.comin

Blueland manufactures sustainable household cleaning products packaged in refillable, plastic-free formats.

Circular EconomyCleantechConsumer

Sarah Paiji Yoo(Co-Founder + CEO)inJohn A. Mascari(Founder)in

Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesBAM VenturesComcast VenturesTrust Fund468 Capital+4 more

Bravo Sierrabravosierra.cominAug 2019 · $6.7M

Bravo Sierra makes personal care products, including a sulfate-free body wash with a coconut-derived cleanser, natural oils, and Squalane for hydration and skin barrier protection.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Benjamin Bernet(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue Ivy VenturesCanaan PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalREDO VenturesYadayAF Ventures+2 more

Brexbrex.comin𝕏acquired by Capital One · Jan 2026 · $5.2B

Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Henrique Dubugras(Co-CEO)inPedro Franceschi(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsY CombinatorDST GlobalRibbit CapitalTiger Global Management137 Ventures+31 more

Bytebotbytebot.aiin𝕏Acquired

Bytebot is an open-source AI desktop agent that operates in a containerized Linux environment to complete computer tasks via screen interaction, mouse, and keyboard—automating workflows across multiple applications and websites at scale.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US

Carl Atupem(Founder)in

Co-investorsOpen Opportunity FundY Combinator

Candorusecandor.aiin

Candor provides AI-powered agents that help defense and deeptech companies identify and pursue government funding opportunities, compressing the application process from weeks to days.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSan Francisco, US

Marcus Zimmerman(Founder)inEthne Laude(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBanana Capital

Candorcandor.securityin

Candor provides a data loss prevention (DLP) platform that uses AI to detect insider risks by analyzing user behavior and data movement patterns, surfacing only genuine security threats to organizations.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Adarsh Ambati(CEO/Co-Founder)inAnsh Gupta(Co-Founder)inAditya Iyengar(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBanana Capital

Canvacanva.com

Design platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.

SocialSurry Hills, Nsw, AU

Melanie Perkins(Co-founder & CEO)inClifford Obrecht(Executive Officer, Director)Cliff Obrecht(Co-founder & COO)inCameron Adams(Co-founder & CPO)inIan LeeJeffrey Story

Co-investors500 GlobalAirTree VenturesAlkeon InnovationAlpha Square GroupAltra VentureAthletic Ventures+40 more

Cashmerecashmere.finance𝕏Aug 2022 · $3MDefunct

Cashmere provides a multi-signature Solana wallet that allows enterprises and startups to manage cryptocurrency holdings across multiple authorized signers rather than concentrating control in a single account.

Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US

Shashank Khanna(Founder)inRebecca Lee(Founder)inCharlotte McGinn(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesNotation CapitalSouth QuadY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzCanapi Ventures+9 more

Cecilcecil.earthinFeb 2022 · $2.2M

Cecil provides programmatic access to 40+ commercial and open spatial datasets—covering forests, biodiversity, land use, soil moisture, and climate hazards—standardized with consistent metadata, units, and projections.

AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureSurry Hills, Nsw

Rory Matthew Bede Oxenham(Director)Alex Logan(Founder)in

Co-investorsEniac VenturesJetstreamTenacious VenturesMacdoch Ventures

Centaurcentaur.aiin𝕏

Centaur.ai uses performance-based AI and collective intelligence methods to improve medical decision-making in skin lesion assessment for cancer detection.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Erik Duhaime(Founder)inTom Gellatly(Founder)inZach Rausnitz(Founder)in

Co-investors186 VenturesAccelAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundMatrixOmega Venture Partners+5 more

Cityfurnishcityfurnish.comin𝕏Nov 2022 · $2.5M

Cityfurnish is a furniture and appliances rental service operating in India that offers subscription-based access to home furnishings at affordable costs.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumerE-commerceFintechMarketplacesNew Delhi, IN

Neerav Jain(Founder)inSaurabh Gupta(Founder)inVinit JaininNEERAV JAIN(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsOyster VenturesY CombinatorNorthern Arc CapitalVenture HighwayZeno Ventures

Climax Foodsclimax.bioinSep 2020 · $7.5M

Climax (Bettani) develops dairy-free cheeses that match the taste, texture, melt and stretch of dairy cheese while providing 80–100% of the protein.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsAt One VenturesUntapped VenturesValor Equity PartnersArtis VenturesCanaccord Genuity GroupClimate Capital+6 more

Climeworksclimeworks.comin𝕏

Climeworks develops Direct Air Capture technology to remove carbon dioxide directly from the air, and through Climeworks Solutions designs and manages carbon removal portfolios that combine engineered and nature-based methods.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Christoph Gebald(Co-CEO and co-founder)inJan Wurzbacher(Co-CEO and co-founder)in

Co-investorsCarbon Removal PartnersDesigner FundKhosla VenturesVerve Ventures

Colonieslivecolonies.comin

Colonies is a French real estate investment platform that assists private investors in sourcing, renovating, furnishing, and managing rental properties, with a focus on furnished rental investments (LMNP regime) across major French metropolitan areas.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerMarketplacesPropTechBrussels, BE

Co-investorsKima VenturesAresIdinvest Partners

Compricompri.aiinPre-Seed · Mar 2025 · $2M

Compri builds AI agents that integrate with ERPs and data sources to automate procurement tasks such as sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMilan, EU

Edoardo Arbizzi(Co-Founder)inEdoardo Gava(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsDFF VenturesItalian Founders FundPICUS CAPITALShapersShine Capital

Confluentconfluent.ioin𝕏Feb 2017Acquired

Confluent provides a cloud-native platform for real-time data streaming and movement, enabling organizations to connect applications and respond to business events as they occur.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMountain View, US

Neha Narkhede(Co-founder; former Chief Technology Officer and board member)inJay Kreps(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inJun Rao(Co-founder)inEdward (Jay) Kreps(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardMatthew Miller(Director)Eric Vishria(Director)in

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAltimeter CapitalAxevil CapitalBattery VenturesCoatue ManagementCusp Capital+13 more

Connectlyconnectly.aiApr 2022 · $15M

Connectly builds an AI platform that lets retailers deploy AI agents to handle the full customer lifecycle—support, marketing, loyalty, and post-sales—across messaging (including WhatsApp), voice, and utilities.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSales TechSan Francisco, US

Stefanos Loukakos(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsUnusual VenturesMarathon Venture Capital

Convelioconvelio.comPre-Seed · Jan 2018

Co-investorsActon CapitalForestay CapitalMundi Ventures

Culture Ampcultureamp.comin𝕏

Culture Amp builds a platform for employee surveys and feedback management that helps organizations improve workplace culture and employee experience.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US

Didier Elzinga(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas English(Director)

BoardKevin Diestel(Director)inIlya Fushman(Director)inWesley Chan(Director)in

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesFelicis VenturesIndex VenturesSapphire VenturesKleiner Perkins

Cuupcuup.comin𝕏Feb 2020

New York, US

Adrienne Lazarus(Executive Officer)Kearnon O'Molony(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMatthew Fink(Director)Rebecca Liu(Director)

Co-investorsInsight PartnersBullishForerunner VenturesLerer Hippeau

Cylindercylinderhealth.comin𝕏May 2022 · $12.6M

Cylinder Health is a data-driven digestive health organization that develops value-based care programs, products, and payment models in the gastrointestinal space.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Bill Snyder(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investors7wire VenturesBig Pi VenturesCorewell Health VenturesDistributed VenturesFCA Venture PartnersHealth Catalyst Capital+5 more

Cyolocyolo.ioin𝕏Apr 2020 · $4.2M

Cyolo provides a remote access solution focused on secure, privileged connectivity to OT and SCADA systems, designed to work with a company's existing security infrastructure rather than replacing it.

CybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTRamat Gan, IL

Almog Apirion(CEO, Co-founder)inDedi Y(Founder)inEran Shmuely(Founder)in

Co-investorsDifferential VenturesGlilot Capital PartnersMerlin VenturesFlint CapitalNational Grid Partners

Deeldeel.comin𝕏

Deel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Bouaziz(Founder/CEO)inShuo Wang(Founder/CRO)inAlexandre Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ofer Simon(Former Co-Founder)Philippe Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardAnish Acharya(Director)in

Co-investorsAlpha Square GroupAltaIR CapitalAmplo VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCoatue ManagementElad Gil+35 more

Defactogetdefacto.cominSeries A · Jun 2022 · $16M

Defacto provides invoice advance financing for SMEs, letting businesses select outstanding receivables and receive funds by instant wire after an automated eligibility check.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsCiti VenturesNorthzone

Delivery Herodeliveryhero.com

German multinational online food ordering and delivery company (DHER.DE).

Berlin, DE

Nikita Fahrenholz(Founder)Niklas Östberg(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAsgard - human Capital for AICathay InnovationExpon CapitalFJ LabsGerman Startups Group+16 more

Deskimodeskimo.cominNov 2021 · $3M

Deskimo operates a marketplace connecting employees with pay-per-use office and workspace access across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, allowing them to book nearby workspace by the minute through a mobile app.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSSingapore, SG

Christian Mischler(Founder)inRaphael Cohen(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCathexis VenturesTSVC

Distrudistru.comin

Distru is an enterprise resource planning platform for cannabis businesses that provides seed-to-sale operations management, inventory tracking, compliance reporting, and a wholesale marketplace for cannabis producers and retailers.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Blaine Hatab(Founder)inAzam Khan(Founder)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesTIMIA CapitalVillage Global

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BeeTech GlobalArbor EnergyBamboo Debt Capital Markets PlatformDalmaFreightHubMythic MarketsNavierPortofino TechnologiesSPATULA Foods

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Global Founders Capital made?
Global Founders Capital has 239 tracked investments, 15 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Global Founders Capital invest at?
Global Founders Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
What is Global Founders Capital's typical check size?
Global Founders Capital typically writes checks of $637K – $32M.
What sectors does Global Founders Capital focus on?
Global Founders Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Global Founders Capital located?
Global Founders Capital is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
Does Global Founders Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Global Founders Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Global Founders Capital co-invest with?
Global Founders Capital most often shares deals with Greylock Partners, Hummingbird Ventures, MGV.VC, among 21 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 116

Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm that partners early with founders, emphasizing close relationships and running a fellows program for those just getting started.

$100K – $300K
Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management operates public equity strategies (long/short, long-focused and crossover) and a private equity business investing in early- through late-stage growth companies across new and existing industries.

$1M – $100M
500 Global

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.

$150K
PICUS CAPITAL

Picus Capital is a privately financed venture capital investor focused on early-stage technology ventures, having backed over 170 companies with a long-term, entrepreneur-aligned approach.

$100K – $300M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$1.6M – $70M
Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Seed to IPO and beyond, including through its dedicated seed fund Index Origin.

$540K – $10.8M
Northzone

Northzone is a technology-focused venture capital firm investing across AI and deep tech on both sides of the Atlantic, backing companies from early stage through growth.

$1M – $50M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$4.4M – $214M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
Coatue Management

Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.

$1M – $20M
Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

$120M – $350M
104 more co-investors

La Famiglia468 CapitalDST GlobalPartech VenturesFlourish VenturesMONASHEESActon CapitalFinTech CollectiveSapphire VenturesForerunner VenturesEntrée CapitalHV CapitalTarget GlobalHummingbird VenturesKaszek VenturesCanaryBEENEXTIcebreakerTidal VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Craft VenturesTechstarsDCVC (Data Collective)Great Oaks Venture CapitalBalderton CapitalLiquid VenturesBond Capital ManagementLerer HippeauDN CapitalWEEKENDCreandumMatrixMS&AD VenturesCherry VenturesValar Ventures LlcContraryOne Way VenturesQuona CapitalMarket One CapitalCathay InnovationFPV186 VenturesMAYA Capital VenturesInovo VCNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Uncork CapitalBain Capital VenturesFoundation CapitalNextView VenturesAdditionBitkraft Esports VenturesWingSpeedinvestLakestarAlvenDawn CapitalVisionaries ClubPillar VCTola CapitalFinch CapitalBroadhaven Capital PartnersAt One VenturesLOWERCARBONAtlanticoScript CapitalFrstOpenspace VenturesVoLo Earth VenturesADB Venturesi2i VenturesScopus Ventures Management, LlcEverywhere VenturesPlug and Play VenturesPrecursor VenturesFloodgateLatitud VenturesCoinFundPeakKohlberg Kravis RobertsSarona VenturesMotier VenturesImmeasurableStealth CapitalParadox CapitalVersion One VenturesJigsaw VCLife BiosciencesSpace Tech VenturesSunshine LakeJump CapitalShima CapitalIterative Instinct CapitalOriginsDGFCortical VenturesTreble CapitalAxilor VenturesUpload VenturesYellow VenturesIndus Valley CapitalScaleUP VenturesAtmanByld VenturesCannage Capital

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