Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm is stage agnostic, meaning it invests in companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. GFC focuses on empowering talented entrepreneurs and seeks investment opportunities in sectors such as internet, retail, financial software, media, communication, and information technology. With a global perspective, GFC aims to support innovative companies across all continents.

Eyad Alkassar

Investor

Cedric Asselman

Partner

Onur Erbay

Partner

Roel Janssen

Partner

Mariam Kremer

Partner

Jing Xi Lim

Venture Partner

Soheil Mirpour

Partner, Head of Growth and PE and COO

Fabricio Pettena

Director

David Sainteff

Partner

Oliver Samwer

Investor

Donald Stalter

Partner

Guilherme Steinbruch

Partner

Dominik Unuetzer

Partner

Sarra Zayani

Partner

Arnd Lodowicks Ph.D

Managing Director

Past deals in Australia

CoLab

Seed Round in 2022
ChefPrep is a food delivery service.

Cecil

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cecil is a developer of a nature-based global platform that facilitates the restoration of land ecosystems. By connecting project developers, investors, and landholders, the platform aims to enhance ecosystems, preserve biodiversity, and support the transition to net-zero emissions. Cecil's platform enables teams to operate, track, and report on nature-based projects, thereby driving better outcomes for all stakeholders involved. This approach allows for the effective management of natural assets, contributing to sustainable environmental practices.

Upflowy

Seed Round in 2022
Upflowy is a platform to build, optimize, and AB tests their lead and signup flow without any code engine.

PropHero

Seed Round in 2022
PropHero is a property investment application that simplifies and streamlines the process of finding, purchasing, and managing investment properties. Utilizing proprietary AI algorithms, the platform assists clients in navigating due diligence and acquisition processes, making property investment more transparent and profitable. By focusing on individual needs, PropHero enables users to define their investment strategies and identify suitable opportunities, ultimately making property investment a stress-free and data-driven experience.

OwnHome

Series A in 2022
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

Voly

Seed Round in 2021
VOLY is an online supermarket and delivery service that offers instant grocery delivery. The company retails the majority of essential household items that are sold in most supermarkets, including fresh produce, baby formula, and cleaning supplies. VOLY was established in 2021 by Mark Heath and Thibault Henry.

Weel

Series A in 2021
DiviPay is an expense management and virtual card issuance platform that helps businesses control their spending and automate their expense reporting. A simple approval process and instant virtual card issuance eliminates the need for credit card sharing, reimbursements and expense reporting.

Ofload

Series A in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that fully tackles inefficiencies. Ofload connects road freight to thousands of reliable carriers and manage it through technology. This means less waste and more data. Ofload manages end-to-end logistics fulfillment through technology, connects carriers with shippers helping shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably by taking up what would have been empty space in delivery vehicles, allowing businesses to have visibility of their shipments.

Finmo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Finmo is a digital payments platform that aims to simplify transactions by interconnecting financial networks worldwide. Established in 2021 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Australia and India, Finmo focuses on providing secure payment solutions that respect user privacy by minimizing the sharing of sensitive data. The platform utilizes a cloud-based infrastructure to connect directly to local endpoints in key markets, enabling businesses to access relevant pay-in and payout methods. This approach not only enhances transaction speed and efficiency but also optimizes costs for users. Finmo offers a user-friendly API and portals that allow businesses to track and maintain consumer payment records easily. Founded by a team of seasoned payment professionals with extensive experience in global payments, Finmo is positioned to address the growing complexities in the fintech landscape while supporting further expansion in the future.

Skript

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of open banking infrastructure designed to make open banking data useful for organizations that serve small-to-medium businesses. The company's solution allows access to open banking data from all financial institutions through a single API along with data APIs that cater to specific use cases, enabling organizations to deliver data-driven financial solutions to small-to-medium businesses.

Culture Amp

Series F in 2021
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

OwnHome

Seed Round in 2021
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

Nium

Series D in 2021
Nium is an advanced payments platform redefining the way consumers and businesses send, spend, and receive funds across borders. Nium’s goal is to make the movement of money seamless through being a universal plug for financial services. The company uses agile, elegant, and modular solutions for complex business problems. Be it an Individual, new-age digital bank, or a traditional industry behemoth, Nium pride itself on creating financial infrastructure for every level of sophistication​.​ Nium has created a payment mesh in Asia, which is being leveraged by individuals and corporates. The company also offers a configurable, multi-featured platform MassPay that helps corporate and SME users to manage and control their high-volume remittances to multiple beneficiaries in multiple currencies via a seamless process, enabling them to reduce cross-border money transfer costs by up to 80%. The company is licensed in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It is backed by marquee investors such as Vertex Ventures, Fullerton Financial Holdings, Global Founders Capital, GSR Ventures, and SBI-FMO Ventures. Its services and business model have been recognized on prestigious platforms such as Singapore Fintech Festival and India Fintech Awards in 2017.

Upflowy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Upflowy is a platform to build, optimize, and AB tests their lead and signup flow without any code engine.

Ofload

Venture Round in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that fully tackles inefficiencies. Ofload connects road freight to thousands of reliable carriers and manage it through technology. This means less waste and more data. Ofload manages end-to-end logistics fulfillment through technology, connects carriers with shippers helping shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably by taking up what would have been empty space in delivery vehicles, allowing businesses to have visibility of their shipments.

Voly

Pre Seed Round in 2021
VOLY is an online supermarket and delivery service that offers instant grocery delivery. The company retails the majority of essential household items that are sold in most supermarkets, including fresh produce, baby formula, and cleaning supplies. VOLY was established in 2021 by Mark Heath and Thibault Henry.

Ofload

Seed Round in 2020
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that fully tackles inefficiencies. Ofload connects road freight to thousands of reliable carriers and manage it through technology. This means less waste and more data. Ofload manages end-to-end logistics fulfillment through technology, connects carriers with shippers helping shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably by taking up what would have been empty space in delivery vehicles, allowing businesses to have visibility of their shipments.

Scouta

Seed Round in 2019
Scouta is a developer of an online hiring platform that enhances the recruitment experience for both companies and candidates. The platform incentivizes internal recruiters to share candidate referrals, thereby increasing the number of leads available to hiring teams. By fostering collaboration among companies, Scouta aims to streamline the hiring process, reduce inefficiencies, and improve the overall candidate experience. Additionally, Scouta offers personalized recommendations for videos and podcasts, tailoring suggestions to users' preferences based on their online activities. This dual focus on recruitment and content personalization positions Scouta as a versatile player in the hiring and digital media landscape.

Culture Amp

Series E in 2019
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

EatFirst

Series A in 2018
EatFirst is a leading corporate food management platform that operates in eight countries and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2018, the company serves business customers by offering a straightforward online ordering system for food, making it easy for them to cater to their needs. With a portfolio of over 3,000 partners, EatFirst boasts Europe's largest selection of food and holds a prominent market position in Australia. The platform also provides suppliers with advanced technological solutions to enhance their online presence and manage their businesses effectively, thereby facilitating growth in the competitive food sector.

Nium

Series C in 2018
Nium is an advanced payments platform redefining the way consumers and businesses send, spend, and receive funds across borders. Nium’s goal is to make the movement of money seamless through being a universal plug for financial services. The company uses agile, elegant, and modular solutions for complex business problems. Be it an Individual, new-age digital bank, or a traditional industry behemoth, Nium pride itself on creating financial infrastructure for every level of sophistication​.​ Nium has created a payment mesh in Asia, which is being leveraged by individuals and corporates. The company also offers a configurable, multi-featured platform MassPay that helps corporate and SME users to manage and control their high-volume remittances to multiple beneficiaries in multiple currencies via a seamless process, enabling them to reduce cross-border money transfer costs by up to 80%. The company is licensed in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It is backed by marquee investors such as Vertex Ventures, Fullerton Financial Holdings, Global Founders Capital, GSR Ventures, and SBI-FMO Ventures. Its services and business model have been recognized on prestigious platforms such as Singapore Fintech Festival and India Fintech Awards in 2017.

SoundCharts

Series A in 2017
SoundCharts S.A.S. is a data analytics and workflow management platform focused on the music industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, it aggregates online music consumption data, allowing users to track social networks, charts, playlists, and airplay information. The platform offers real-time notifications and daily reports, providing insights into airplay statistics, social media progress, and chart positions. SoundCharts monitors radio airplay across multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. Its comprehensive tools, which include a database, mobile apps, and an API, help artists and music professionals manage projects, generate reports, and scout talent more effectively.

Nium

Series B in 2017
Nium is an advanced payments platform redefining the way consumers and businesses send, spend, and receive funds across borders. Nium’s goal is to make the movement of money seamless through being a universal plug for financial services. The company uses agile, elegant, and modular solutions for complex business problems. Be it an Individual, new-age digital bank, or a traditional industry behemoth, Nium pride itself on creating financial infrastructure for every level of sophistication​.​ Nium has created a payment mesh in Asia, which is being leveraged by individuals and corporates. The company also offers a configurable, multi-featured platform MassPay that helps corporate and SME users to manage and control their high-volume remittances to multiple beneficiaries in multiple currencies via a seamless process, enabling them to reduce cross-border money transfer costs by up to 80%. The company is licensed in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It is backed by marquee investors such as Vertex Ventures, Fullerton Financial Holdings, Global Founders Capital, GSR Ventures, and SBI-FMO Ventures. Its services and business model have been recognized on prestigious platforms such as Singapore Fintech Festival and India Fintech Awards in 2017.

Nium

Series A in 2016
Nium is an advanced payments platform redefining the way consumers and businesses send, spend, and receive funds across borders. Nium’s goal is to make the movement of money seamless through being a universal plug for financial services. The company uses agile, elegant, and modular solutions for complex business problems. Be it an Individual, new-age digital bank, or a traditional industry behemoth, Nium pride itself on creating financial infrastructure for every level of sophistication​.​ Nium has created a payment mesh in Asia, which is being leveraged by individuals and corporates. The company also offers a configurable, multi-featured platform MassPay that helps corporate and SME users to manage and control their high-volume remittances to multiple beneficiaries in multiple currencies via a seamless process, enabling them to reduce cross-border money transfer costs by up to 80%. The company is licensed in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It is backed by marquee investors such as Vertex Ventures, Fullerton Financial Holdings, Global Founders Capital, GSR Ventures, and SBI-FMO Ventures. Its services and business model have been recognized on prestigious platforms such as Singapore Fintech Festival and India Fintech Awards in 2017.

Stockspot

Series A in 2015
Stockspot Pty Ltd, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is an online and automated investment adviser and fund manager. As Australia's first robo-advisor, Stockspot aims to make professional wealth management more accessible by eliminating high fees, confusing jargon, and excessive paperwork traditionally associated with the industry. The company specializes in investing in exchange-traded funds listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. By offering a straightforward and transparent online investment service, Stockspot helps Australians manage their money more effectively, providing financial advice, fintech solutions, investing options, market news, and research reports. The firm addresses the challenges faced by many Australians, including high minimum account requirements and the difficulties of self-directed investing, by facilitating access to diversified portfolios with lower costs.

Canva

Series A in 2015
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

MediaMath

Series B in 2011
MediaMath, Inc. is a provider of digital advertising media and data management technology solutions for advertisers globally. The company's TerminalOne platform facilitates the activation of data, automates execution, and optimizes advertising interactions across various addressable media. Additionally, MediaMath offers an Omnichannel programmatic marketing platform that enhances personalized customer engagement, accesses media at scale, and utilizes machine learning for measurement and optimization. Beyond technology, MediaMath provides professional services in programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. Founded in 2007, MediaMath is headquartered in New York City and operates additional offices in various locations, including California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and India.

MediaMath

Venture Round in 2009
MediaMath, Inc. is a provider of digital advertising media and data management technology solutions for advertisers globally. The company's TerminalOne platform facilitates the activation of data, automates execution, and optimizes advertising interactions across various addressable media. Additionally, MediaMath offers an Omnichannel programmatic marketing platform that enhances personalized customer engagement, accesses media at scale, and utilizes machine learning for measurement and optimization. Beyond technology, MediaMath provides professional services in programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. Founded in 2007, MediaMath is headquartered in New York City and operates additional offices in various locations, including California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and India.
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