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 Pakistan

Rider

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a logistics platform designed for online sellers in Pakistan. The company delivers e-commerce products from online stores and marketplaces to the customers' doorstep, also provides cash on delivery and cash now, and delivers later service, enabling vendors to receive payments early and deliver goods to their customers on time.

Truck It In

Seed Round in 2022
Truck It In is a logistics technology company aimed at streamlining road freight operations in Pakistan. Its platform serves over 3.3 million businesses, providing a connection between shippers and truckers. By offering access to a reliable fleet of trucks at competitive prices, Truck It In facilitates instant load bookings and ensures back-haul load availability. The platform automates the delivery tracking process, thereby enhancing efficiency within the logistics industry and unlocking significant resource potential.

SimpliFi

Venture Round in 2021
SimpliFi is a company focused on democratizing payments through its Cards as a Service (CaaS) platform, specifically targeting the MENA region and Pakistan. The platform manages the entire card issuance process, encompassing partnerships with banks, payment schemes, processors, and identity verification. By providing a comprehensive technology stack, SimpliFi streamlines card operations and compliance functions, allowing clients to concentrate on their core business activities. This innovative approach aims to deliver trusted and cost-effective solutions for organizations looking to enhance their payment systems.

PostEx

Seed Round in 2021
PostEx is a hybrid of receivables factoring solutions and courier services that pay invoice values upfront to e-commerce companies offering Cash on Delivery as one of their modes of payment.

Savyour

Seed Round in 2021
Savyour is Pakistan’s first and only cashback app, offering top deals and discounts on hundreds of Pakistan’s most loved online brands.

Zarya

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zarya operates an online reselling platform that allows small sellers to source a diverse range of products, including apparel for women and children, electronics, and home goods. The platform provides a catalog of quality products, enabling sellers to offer these items within their networks. In addition to facilitating product access, Zarya encourages users to connect and share product recommendations, ensuring that shoppers can find a wide variety of quality products at affordable prices.

Rider

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a logistics platform designed for online sellers in Pakistan. The company delivers e-commerce products from online stores and marketplaces to the customers' doorstep, also provides cash on delivery and cash now, and delivers later service, enabling vendors to receive payments early and deliver goods to their customers on time.

Tazah Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tazah Technologies operates an agricultural marketplace aimed at connecting farmers with businesses in Pakistan. The company focuses on creating a technology-enabled operating system for the food and agriculture supply chain, enhancing efficiency and transparency. By offering standardized quality and transparent pricing, Tazah facilitates mobile application orders, making it easier for businesses to engage with producers. This approach not only improves the overall functionality of the agricultural value chain but also seeks to enhance the lives of producers, businesses, and consumers alike.

Truck It In

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Truck It In is a logistics technology company aimed at streamlining road freight operations in Pakistan. Its platform serves over 3.3 million businesses, providing a connection between shippers and truckers. By offering access to a reliable fleet of trucks at competitive prices, Truck It In facilitates instant load bookings and ensures back-haul load availability. The platform automates the delivery tracking process, thereby enhancing efficiency within the logistics industry and unlocking significant resource potential.

Bazaar Technologies

Series A in 2021
Bazaar Technologies is an online marketplace founded in 2020 and based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small and medium-sized retailers directly with wholesalers and manufacturers. The platform provides retailers access to a diverse range of goods from various local and international brands, as well as unbranded products, all available on a single interface. Retailers can place orders any day of the week, benefiting from free next-day delivery to their storefronts. In addition to its marketplace services, Bazaar has developed a bookkeeping platform that includes a built-in calculator, cashbook dashboard, and account reports, enabling businesses to digitize their operations and enhance productivity. Through its innovative solutions, Bazaar aims to empower the backbone of Pakistan’s retail economy.

Harvv

Seed Round in 2021
QisstPay operates a Buy Now, Pay Later platform in Pakistan, offering consumers the ability to purchase items through interest-free installments. The service is designed to facilitate credit sales for merchants without imposing any markup fees or interest charges. By enabling customers to buy products such as clothing and shoes while deferring payment, QisstPay enhances the shopping experience and increases sales potential for retailers. The platform aims to simplify the payment process and make installment purchasing accessible, thereby promoting a more flexible financial option for consumers in Pakistan.

Truck It In

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Truck It In is a logistics technology company aimed at streamlining road freight operations in Pakistan. Its platform serves over 3.3 million businesses, providing a connection between shippers and truckers. By offering access to a reliable fleet of trucks at competitive prices, Truck It In facilitates instant load bookings and ensures back-haul load availability. The platform automates the delivery tracking process, thereby enhancing efficiency within the logistics industry and unlocking significant resource potential.

Safepay

Seed Round in 2021
Safepay operates a secure payments platform designed to facilitate digital transactions in Pakistan. The company offers a single integrated payment solution that works with both local and international payment options. By assisting stores in increasing checkout conversion rates, Safepay helps streamline sales and improve account receivables. Its platform enables customers to pay online efficiently, enhancing the overall payment process for clients and promoting a smoother transaction experience.

Bazaar Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Bazaar Technologies is an online marketplace founded in 2020 and based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small and medium-sized retailers directly with wholesalers and manufacturers. The platform provides retailers access to a diverse range of goods from various local and international brands, as well as unbranded products, all available on a single interface. Retailers can place orders any day of the week, benefiting from free next-day delivery to their storefronts. In addition to its marketplace services, Bazaar has developed a bookkeeping platform that includes a built-in calculator, cashbook dashboard, and account reports, enabling businesses to digitize their operations and enhance productivity. Through its innovative solutions, Bazaar aims to empower the backbone of Pakistan’s retail economy.

Bazaar Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Bazaar Technologies is an online marketplace founded in 2020 and based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small and medium-sized retailers directly with wholesalers and manufacturers. The platform provides retailers access to a diverse range of goods from various local and international brands, as well as unbranded products, all available on a single interface. Retailers can place orders any day of the week, benefiting from free next-day delivery to their storefronts. In addition to its marketplace services, Bazaar has developed a bookkeeping platform that includes a built-in calculator, cashbook dashboard, and account reports, enabling businesses to digitize their operations and enhance productivity. Through its innovative solutions, Bazaar aims to empower the backbone of Pakistan’s retail economy.
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