Rocket Internet SE
Venture studioBerlin · Seed–Late Stage · 10 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 · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 9 of 23 portfolio companiesMarketplaces ×5SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Consumer ×2PropTech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:Germany×2Singapore×2Australia×1Spain×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTech-enabled coffee chain offering online ordering, pickup, and delivery of affordable beverages.
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 Tech
Helpling is an online marketplace that connects households with local cleaning professionals, letting customers compare prices and reviews and book a cleaner online.
ConsumerMarketplaces
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 ChainSaaS
Mobile platform facilitating restaurant-supplier relationships with ordering, tracking and business insights.
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)inAvinash Sukhwani(Executive Officer, Director)Benoist Menardo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCedric Asselman(Director)Elisabet Faus Morros(Director)
Spend management platform with corporate cards giving businesses control and visibility over spending.
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
Online lender providing fast, flexible finance and short-term loans to small business owners.
Direct-to-consumer company delivering personalized vitamin boxes via a flexible subscription model.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPayflow · eu-startups.com · Jun 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rocket Internet SE invest at?
- Rocket Internet SE invests at the 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.
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