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Also known as Rocket Internet
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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 · 10 people
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Founder mafia
The Rocket Internet SE mafia →87 people who came through Rocket Internet SE went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 29 of 38 portfolio companiesConsumer ×10SaaS ×10Marketplaces ×9E-commerce ×6Fintech ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4PropTech ×4
HQs:Germany×14Singapore×5Australia×3United Kingdom×3Spain×2Indonesia×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×83 founders×54+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
INSEAD ×4WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management ×4EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht ×3Esade ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Stockholm School of Economics ×3University of Cambridge ×3University of Mannheim ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×15Economics ×11Finance & Accounting ×10Engineering ×4Computer Science ×3Humanities ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 42 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×9Bain & Company ×5Goldman Sachs ×3Alibaba Group ×2Bank of America Merrill Lynch ×2HelloFresh ×2Morgan Stanley ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 39 with degree data)
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12021 · 22020 · 12019 · 22018 · 12017 · 42016 · 22014 · 114 dated
PLDT Home provides fiber broadband internet plans and bundled entertainment services for households in the Philippines.
Consumer
Co-investorsFirst Pacific
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-investorsMSA NovoVNV GlobalVostok New VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalMarch HoldingMSA Capital+1 more
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
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)inAnuj Gupta
Co-investorsPioneerSprint VcTDV PartnersY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalGoodwater Capital+4 more
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-investorsAlign VenturesFemale FoundersGreycroftHypothesisPartners ResolutePICUS CAPITAL+5 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)inJason Bravman(Executive Officer, Director)inChristian Grobe(Founder)inAiga Senftleben(Founder)inMatthias Knecht(Founder)inArtem Demchenkov(Founder)
Co-investorsDawn CapitalGR CapitalPICUS CAPITALRheingau FoundersSpeedinvestCreandum+3 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
Borro provides a reusable cup system for large venues such as sports stadiums, aiming to make cup reuse fast and reliable.
Circular EconomySports Tech
Kasper Albers(Founder)in
Co-investorsimec.istartSeeder FundAugmentum CapitalCanaan PartnersOurCrowdRibbit Capital
German multinational online food ordering and delivery company (DHER.DE).
Berlin, DE
Nikita Fahrenholz(Founder)Niklas Östberg(Founder)inKolja Hebenstreit(Founder)Lukasz Gadowski(Founder)Markus Fuhrmann(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAsgard - human Capital for AICathay InnovationExpon CapitalFJ LabsGerman Startups Group+20 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 CapitalNotion 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-investorsConny & Co.White Star CapitalDelivery Hero VenturesTA Ventures
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-investorsAccess Technology VenturesKinnevikSummit PartnersPhenomen Ventures
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 EuropeLocalGlobeOxxWalking Ventures+3 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 ChinaAccelLakestarMangrove Capital PartnersPhenomen Ventures
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 CapitalBaillie GiffordPICUS CAPITAL
HomeToGo is a vacation rental marketplace that aggregates listings from multiple providers, offering travelers access to over 15 million properties worldwide with AI-powered search, verified reviews, and transparent pricing.
MarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityBerlin, DE
Patrick Andrae(Founder)inNils Regge(Founder)Wolfgang Heigl(Founder)
Co-investorsActon CapitalDN CapitalInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalPrinceville CapitalProject A Ventures+3 more
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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 VenturesDvH VenturesHelsana HealthInvest AGRheingau FoundersVerve Ventures
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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
Co-investorsEuropean Investment BankHeliad AGShell Ventures
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-investorsExpaFJ LabsShilling VCSoma CapitalFlash VenturesOtium Capital
Knotel provides managed office spaces and workplace services with design-led workspaces across multiple international locations.
Future of WorkPropTechLondon, GB
Amol Sarva(Executive Officer, Director)inEdward Shenderovich(Director)in
BoardLinda Fayne Levinson(Director)
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaBrainstorm VenturesEcoMachines VenturesFJ LabsReshape500 Global+4 more
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)inPierre Poignant(Co-Founder, former COO & later Group CEO)inAlan Chanin
Co-investorsAccess Technology VenturesSummit PartnersAccess IndustriesGlobal Founders CapitalKinnevikTemasek+1 more
Movinga is a digital platform that connects customers with vetted local moving companies across Germany, offering end-to-end moving services including packing, transportation, and optional add-ons.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainCologne, DE
Co-investorsSTS Ventures GmbHEarlybird Venture CapitalETF PartnersGlobal Founders CapitalIndex Ventures
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
Co-investorsKAYAKeadynEnernMangrove Capital PartnersTarget Global
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-investorsAlexander Geza Marcus PejacsevichFoundamentalGlitch CapitalJungle VenturesKing River CapitalLiquidity Capital+5 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)Avinash Sukhwani(Founder)Benoit Menardo Avinash Sukhwani(Founder)Jose Pons Vega(Founder)in
Co-investorsCarolus InvestCathay InnovationCats.vcCusp CapitalExtension FundITNIG+17 more
Sonovate provides flexible funding solutions for recruitment agencies, consultancies, and labour marketplaces to support business growth and operations.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Richard Prime(Founder)inDamon Chapple(Founder)in
Co-investorsDawn CapitalGlobal Founders CapitalM&G Investments
Summit provides an accounts payable and expense management platform that consolidates and automates expense tracking across email, spreadsheets, and accounting platforms for finance teams.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSingapore, SG
Mohandass Kalaichelvan(Founder)inIsaq Ahmed Mukthar(Founder)inAlbert Lie(Vice President Engineering)Andika Prasetya(Head of Product)Adrian Spenmo(Vice President Engineering)Hans Ivander(Chief of Staff)
Co-investorsInsight PartnersITERATIVELocus VenturesOperator StackSilicon VenturesStonewater Ventures+25 more
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
Co-investorsAccess IndustriesFinstar Financial GroupHoltzbrinck Ventures
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-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesEneco VenturesFuture Energy VenturesMutschler VenturesPICUS CAPITALRedstone+5 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)in
Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesPartech VenturesPeak XV PartnersAppWorksGlobal Founders CapitalMUFG Innovation 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
Co-investorsBrenteca InvestmentsCoughdrop CapitalFlying Fox VenturesArtesianCherryrock CapitalCommerce Ventures+4 more
Westwing is an ecommerce platform that offers home furnishings and interior design products including furniture, décor items, and home accessories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechBerlin, DE
Co-investorsAccess Technology VenturesPoint NineSummit PartnersAccess Industries
Westwing is an online retailer of home and living products, selling furniture and interior décor to consumers across multiple European markets.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechMunich, DE
Delia Lachance(Founder)Georg Biersack(Founder)Matthias Siepe(Founder)Stefan Smalla(Founder)Tim Schafer(Founder)
Co-investorsPoint Nine
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Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rocket Internet SE made?
- Rocket Internet SE has 38 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited.
- What stage does Rocket Internet SE invest at?
- Rocket Internet SE invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed 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, Access Technology Ventures, Summit Partners, among 52 tracked co-investors.
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