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Global Founders Capital

Berlin, Germany · Invests in Europe; North America; LATAM; Asia; Africa; MENA; US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsData & AnalyticsFintechFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Global early-stage investor backing technical founders building category-defining ventures with global ambition. We believe exceptional founders can emerge from anywhere, and we provide operational support through a network of 16 global offices to help them scale across multiple continents from day zero.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer-only apps without monetization, hardware-heavy plays outside strategic sectors, heavily regulated businesses in unfamiliar jurisdictions, non-technical founder teams, or single-geography ventures.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$300M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

CA

Cedric Asselman

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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c•••@gl•••.com

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Glory Sihombing

PartnerPartner

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Fabricio Pettena

PartnerPartner

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f•••@gm•••.com

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Don Stalter

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David Sainteff

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Arnd Lodowicks

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Portfolio

PersonioEnterprise Software

Personio's Intelligent HR Platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient.

RevolutFintech Payments

Revolut helps you spend, send, and save smarter, offering a seamless financial platform for personal and business customers.

SumUpFintech Payments

SumUp is a leading global financial technology company that provides payment solutions and tools for small businesses, enabling them to accept payments and manage their operations effectively.

Delivery HeroEcommerce Marketplaces

Delivery Hero is the leading local delivery company operating in around 70 countries, connecting customers with local restaurants and shops for fast delivery of meals, groceries, and more.

ZalandoEcommerce Marketplaces

Zalando is an online platform for shoes and fashion, offering a wide range of products with free shipping across various European countries.

Slack

Slack is a collaboration hub that connects your work with the people you work with. It offers a suite of productivity tools including messaging, project management, and integrations with other applications, all designed to streamline communication and enhance team collaboration.

CanvaEnterprise Software

Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create a wide range of visual content, including presentations, social media graphics, and posters. It provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and a vast library of templates and design elements, making design accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level.

JumiaEcommerce Marketplaces

Jumia is the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting thousands of sellers to millions of consumers with integrated logistics and digital payment services.

LazadaEcommerce Marketplaces

Lazada Group is Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, connecting consumers with brands through technology, logistics, and payments capabilities.

TravelokaTravel Hospitality

Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, empowering consumers to explore, book, and enjoy a wide range of travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and local attractions.

Deel

Deel is a global payroll and compliance platform that provides HR solutions for businesses looking to hire and manage remote teams. It offers tools for managing international payroll, compliance, and employee benefits, streamlining the hiring process across borders.

HeadwayEnterprise Software

Headway Technologies, Inc. has been at the forefront of innovation in the recording head industry for over 31 years. The company focuses on developing advanced solutions that enhance disk storage capacity while ensuring reliability and data integrity, catering to the growing demand for data storage.

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Global Founders Capital Research Investment Thesis Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a global early-stage investor empowering gifted entrepreneurs through a unique borderless model. Founded in 2013, the firm has evolved from a traditional VC structure to become the venture arm of Rocket Internet, deploying €300 million to support founders across all continents. The firm believes that exceptional fo

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