Berlin · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked
Also known as Rocket Internet
Investment thesis
Rocket Internet builds market-leading internet and technology companies from scratch using proprietary processes, and also invests in ventures through its investment arm, Global Founders Capital. It partners with entrepreneurs globally, offering a blend of operational support and capital, and provides an extensive operational team to accelerate the growth of the ventures it backs. Its active portfolio spans more than 200 companies across six continents.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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Founder mafia
The Rocket Internet SE mafia →62 people who came through Rocket Internet SE went on to found or lead other companies.
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What they invest in
from 20 of 29 portfolio companiesMarketplaces ×8SaaS ×7Consumer ×6E-commerce ×4Fintech ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Enterprise Software ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3
HQs:Germany×10Singapore×5Australia×3Spain×2Indonesia×2United States×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×83 founders×64+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data
INSEAD ×5Esade ×3University of Cambridge ×3WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management ×3EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht ×2ESCP ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2The Wharton School ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history
Rocket Internet ×7McKinsey & Company ×3Bank of America Merrill Lynch ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Morgan Stanley ×2The Boston Consulting Group ×2
1 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data)
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBaly 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
منقذ عزّاوي
Co-investorsMSA NovoVNV Global
Milan-based digital real estate agency (legal entity Digital Services Italy S.r.l.) that sells and lets homes through an online valuation, in-person agent appraisal, and multi-portal listing model.
Milan, IT
Alessio De Rosa(Founder & CEO)in
Billie is a direct-to-consumer body brand offering shaving products, including its award-winning razor, and bodycare essentials such as body wash, lotion, and deodorant.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Georgina Gooley(Founder)inJason Bravman(Founder)inConsumer E-commerce Georgina Gooley(Founder)
Co-investorsFemale FoundersGreycroftHypothesisPartners ResoluteSilverton PartnersUpslope Ventures+3 more
Billie provides B2B payment solutions, including buy-now-pay-later options such as invoice purchase (Kauf auf Rechnung), installment payments, and trade accounts, with omnichannel and cross-border integration options.
FintechSaaSNew York, US
Georgina Gooley(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Bravman(Executive Officer, Director)Christian Grobe(Founder)inDr. Matthias Knecht(Founder)Aiga Senftleben(Co-Founder, Managing Director & General Counsel)inMatthias Knecht(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)in
Co-investorsDawn CapitalGR CapitalPICUS CAPITALRheingau FoundersCreandumSilverton Partners+1 more
Bluenest is a Singaporean real estate advisory company offering tech-based services for property sellers and renters, including agent-led marketing, transparent seller insights via a dashboard, and referral incentives.
MarketplacesPropTechSingapore, SG
Jeff Lim(Co-Founder & CEO)inKunal Bagga(Co-Founder)in
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+14 more
Munich Logistics-as-a-Service platform that connects e-commerce and retail brands to a network of third-party warehouses and carriers, managed through one software layer for inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and returns.
Munich, DE
Boris Bösch(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)inFelix Haberland(Co-Founder & CTO)inJohannes Tress(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)in
Co-investorsActon CapitalCapnamic
Berlin HR-tech marketplace that matched companies with vetted freelance and permanent IT talent using AI sourcing plus peer-to-peer technical screens (video interviews, Q&A, live coding).
Berlin, DE
Alexander Schlomberg(Co-Founder & Managing Director)inArne Hosemann(Co-Founder & Managing Director)in
Co-investorsActon Capital
Flash Coffee is a coffee chain offering handcrafted drinks through physical stores and a mobile app that lets customers order ahead, customize drinks, and pick them up.
ConsumerFoodTechSingapore, SG
David Brunier(Co-Founder & CEO)inSebastian Hannecker(Co-Founder & COO/CFO)in
Co-investorsWhite Star Capital
THE ICONIC is an online fashion and sports retailer serving consumers in Australia and New Zealand, offering product ranges, delivery, and returns through digital shopping experiences.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechLuxembourg, AU
Co-investorsKinnevik
Munich commerce-content group founded in 2012 as CupoNation with Rocket Internet; it aggregates coupons, cashback, and deal communities for shoppers and publishers.
Munich, DE
Adrian Renner(Co-Founder)inAndreas Fruth(Co-Founder)inGerhard Trautmann(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)RTP GlobalDeutsche BankDTCPGeneral Global CapitalHoltzbrinck Ventures+1 more
Goodlord provides an AI-enhanced software platform for the UK lettings market, automating administration, referencing, identity verification, and regulatory compliance across the tenancy process.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsElevate Innovation PartnersFinch CapitalHighland EuropeOxxWalking VenturesLocalGlobe+1 more
Indonesian B2B wholesale marketplace (PT Grosenia Niaga Indonesia) that connects manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers so SMEs can buy fashion, electronics, household goods, and other categories at wholesale prices.
Jakarta, ID
Ali Irawan(Co-Founder & former CTO)inGary Nelson(Co-Founder & former CEO)in
Helpling is an online marketplace that connects households with local cleaning professionals, letting customers compare prices and reviews and book a cleaner online.
ConsumerMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Benedikt Franke(Co-Founder & former Co-CEO)inPhilip Huffmann(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsPoint NineVentech China
Berlin online furniture and home-accessories retailer (originally FP Commerce) selling sofas, beds, tables, lighting, and garden furniture across DACH and other European markets, with a Brazilian sister brand Mobly.
Berlin, DE
Marc Appelhoff(Founder)inFelix Jahn(Co-Founder & former Managing Director)inPhilipp Kreibohm(Co-Founder & former Co-CEO / later Supervisory Board)
Co-investorsActon CapitalGerman Media PoolHV CapitalPICUS CAPITAL
TELUS Health Engage (Humanoo) is a corporate wellbeing platform that offers employees guided programs in fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition alongside coaching, challenges, and community features.
Digital HealthHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCreathor VenturesRheingau FoundersVerve Ventures
cargomotion is a road freight transportation software platform for logistics providers, connecting shippers, operators, and carriers through digital interfaces to help grow business, automate operations, and source carriers.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBerlin, DE
Gion-Otto Presser-Velder(Co-Founder)Markus Dötsch(Co-Founder & CTPO)inMaximilian Schäfer(Co-Founder & Managing Director)inPhilipp Ortwein(Co-Founder & Managing Director)in
Jeeny operates a ride-hailing platform connecting passengers with drivers for on-demand rides, offering riders multiple payment options and discounts, and drivers flexible earning opportunities with incentives.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationRiyadh, SA
Eugen Brikcius(Early Managing Director / later Co-CEO)inHammad Ehtesham(CEO)in
Co-investorsiMENA GroupSnowflake VenturesFJ LabsSanabil Investments
Mobile platform facilitating restaurant-supplier relationships with ordering, tracking and business insights.
Madrid, ES
Carlos Esquivel(Co-Founder & former CTO)inDiogo Cunha(Co-Founder & CEO)inKaran Anand(Co-Founder & CPO / Managing Director)in
Co-investorsExpa
Laku6 operates a C2B marketplace and trade-in platforms in Indonesia that connect owners of preloved gadgets with business buyers, offering pickup, condition checking, and delivery services.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsAC VenturesGolden Gate VenturesSkystar CapitalConvergence VenturesHeliconia Capital
Lazada operates an e-commerce marketplace serving Southeast Asia, connecting shoppers and retailers through its technology, logistics, and payments infrastructure.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSingapore, SG
Magnus Ekbom(Co-Founder)inMartell von Hardenberg(Co-Founder)inMaximilian Bittner(Founder & former Group CEO)inPierre Poignant(Co-Founder, former COO & later Group CEO)inAlan Chanin
Co-investorsAccess IndustriesGlobal Founders CapitalKinnevikSummit Partners
Nestpick is a search engine aggregating millions of furnished apartment listings from over 200 providers across 3000+ cities worldwide.
MarketplacesPropTechBerlin, DE
Fabian Dudek(Co-Founder & CEO)inPatricia Moubarak(Co-Founder & COO)inPeter Hofman(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Ofload offers a Carbon Analytics Platform that tracks and reports logistics carbon emissions using the GLEC-accredited methodology, giving shippers real-time dashboards to measure Scope 3 emissions and set reduction targets.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSydney, AU
Geoffroy(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsFoundamentalJungle VenturesLiquidity CapitalMaersk GrowthMars Growth CapitalFlash Ventures+3 more
Payflow is a financial wellness platform for employers that enables employees to access earned wages on demand instantly and provides flexible compensation benefits through a mobile app and card.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSMadrid, ES
Avinash Sukhwai(Founder)inBenoit Menardo(Founder)inBenoist Menardo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCedric Asselman(Director)Elisabet Faus Morros(Director)
Co-investorsCarolus InvestCathay InnovationCats.vcCusp CapitalExtension FundSprint Vc+3 more
Spenmo provided a spend management platform for businesses, offering bill management with smart scanning and accounting integrations, corporate Visa debit cards, and reimbursement workflows through licensed payment partners.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSingapore, SG
Isaq Ahmed Mukthar(Co-Founder & CTO)inMohandass Kalaichelvan(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsITERATIVELocus VenturesOperator StackSilicon VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalTeam Ignite Ventures
Online lender providing fast, flexible finance and short-term loans to small business owners.
Berlin, DE
Jens Woloszczak(Co-Founder & CEO)inToby Triebel(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Thermondo installs heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, and energy management solutions for homeowners in Germany, handling planning, government subsidy applications, and installation as a complete package.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyBerlin, DE
Philipp Pausder(Founder)inClimate Tech Energy Philipp Pausder(Founder)Florian Tetzlaff(Co-Founder (former managing director))Kristofer Fichtner(Co-Founder (former managing director))in
Co-investorsEneco VenturesFuture Energy VenturesMutschler VenturesPICUS CAPITALVorwerk Ventures10x Founders+1 more
Tinvio was a platform for managing supplier transactions that has now been integrated as a feature within Jaz, an accounting platform for businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSingapore, SG
Ajay Gopal(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesPeak XV Partners
Vitable offers personalised daily vitamin and supplement subscriptions, using an online quiz developed with naturopaths, nutritionists, and pharmacists to tailor recommendations to a person's health goals, lifestyle, and diet.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessSydney, AU
Ilyas Anane(Co-Founder)inLarah Loutati(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Exits · 7
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBillieacq. by Edgewell Personal CareExpertleadacq. by WorkGeniusHome24acq. by XXXLutzKatooacq. by chocoLazadaacq. by Alibaba GroupNestpickacq. by BluegroundThermondoacq. by Brookfield Infrastructure
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Delivery Hero · thestar.com.my · Aug 4, 2026
Global Savings Group · startuprad.io · Mar 15, 2026
Billie · reverb.org · Dec 12, 2025
Billie · reverb.org · Dec 12, 2025
Thermondo · finsmes.com · Jul 21, 2025
Payflow · eu-startups.com · Jun 2, 2025
Jeeny · arabnews.com · May 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rocket Internet SE made?
- Rocket Internet SE has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does Rocket Internet SE invest at?
- Rocket Internet SE invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Rocket Internet SE focus on?
- Rocket Internet SE focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, PropTech, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Rocket Internet SE located?
- Rocket Internet SE is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Rocket Internet SE lead rounds?
- Yes, Rocket Internet SE leads investment rounds.
- Who does Rocket Internet SE co-invest with?
- Rocket Internet SE most often shares deals with Acton Capital, Cathay Innovation, Jungle Ventures, among 34 tracked co-investors.
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