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 B2C

Dolado

Series A in 2022
Dolado allows SMBs to have access to the technologies that are only available to more sophisticated players. By doing this, it empowers small companies to bring more efficiency on the way they sell, buy and manage their business. To improve the way merchants sells, Dolado provides a digital catalog that allows the setup of a digital storefront in less than 3 minutes. On the buying side, it offers a B2B Marketplace that connects merchants to top wholesalers and give them access to the best deals. Dolado also offers a Digital Bookkeeping application that serves as a digital ledger to help business owners easily record sales, expenses, and cash transactions in one place.

Boom & Bucket

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of an online marketplace designed for contractors to buy and sell used heavy equipment. The company's business-to-business platform allows equipment owners to list their equipment availability and buyers to compare prices and select the required equipment from several listed contractors with financing options, enabling construction companies and contractors to buy, sell or rent heavy equipment with ease.

Zaapi

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of digital commerce software designed to accelerate operating systems digitally. The company's platform allows to add business details, create inventory, list catalogs, customize online stores and start selling immediately, enabling businesses to grow their e-commerce businesses through their personalized sales channels of small businesses.

Bold

Series B in 2022
Bold is a company that operates an application designed to facilitate payments and manage sales reports and transactions, specifically targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Colombia. Founded in 2019 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, Bold aims to simplify financial processes for its clients. In addition to its core financial services, Bold Media, Inc., which was established in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California, provides an internal blog platform that helps organizations share knowledge and ideas efficiently.

Ankorstore

Series C in 2022
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, that connects independent brands and designers with retailers across Europe. Founded in 2019, the platform allows boutiques to discover and select from a diverse range of on-trend products that are typically not available on major e-commerce sites or through large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and a low minimum order quantity, enabling them to test new products with ease. For brands, Ankorstore facilitates direct communication with retailers, offering payment upon delivery and simplifying the returns process, which helps address cash flow challenges. This model supports both parties in enhancing their market reach and operational efficiency.

Fuzey

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a customer communication platform designed for the automotive industry to improve service and efficiency. The company's platform creates instant personalized replies and engaging campaigns for car dealerships and garages and allows to understand customer behavior, manage appointments directly to calendars, send invoices, receive payment, and increase reviews, enabling businesses to attract, convert, and retain customers.

Cross Commerce

Seed Round in 2021
Cross Commerce Store is a Brazilian cross-border e-commerce company that facilitates global sales for local entrepreneurs. The firm offers a platform that connects international sellers with Brazilian marketplaces, such as Americanas.com and Mercado Livre. By addressing the complexities of cross-border transactions, the company streamlines processes like registration, product uploads, and logistics for sellers. With a team of seasoned professionals from major marketplaces and logistics firms, Cross Commerce Store aims to simplify and enhance the cross-border sales experience, enabling businesses to expand their reach into international markets efficiently.

Opontia

Series A in 2021
Opontia provides a fast and fair way for small e-commerce business owners to sell their companies. They buy businesses with a long-term competitive advantage and strong home-grown brands. They know that selling a business can be stressful and difficult, which is why they have streamlined the process so that you can receive money in your account within just 6 weeks of starting the process.

Circular

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Circular is a subscription-based e-commerce platform focused on providing access to premium electronic devices while promoting sustainability. The company offers a range of products, including smartphones, laptops, headsets, gaming equipment, and smartwatches, allowing customers to rent these items on a monthly basis. By prioritizing customer experience and reducing waste, Circular aims to make subscribing to devices more advantageous than traditional ownership. This approach not only supports a waste-free circular economy but also addresses the issue of underutilization of electronic goods. Circular is committed to fostering a collaborative and meaningful workplace, enhancing both employee satisfaction and operational impact.

beije

Seed Round in 2021
Beije is a subscription service focused on menstrual hygiene products, emphasizing the use of organic and medical-grade ingredients free from harmful chemicals. The company offers a diverse selection of hypoallergenic and antibacterial feminine hygiene items, allowing users to customize their product bundles according to their monthly cycles. This approach provides women with access to a range of organic menstrual products at competitive prices, promoting both health and convenience in personal care.

Cheaf Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Cheaf Technologies is a company that currently operates in stealth mode.

Merce Do Bairro

Series A in 2021
Mercê do Bairro operates as a virtual retail chain that offers digital solutions aimed at enhancing the profitability and efficiency of small grocery stores. The company provides a price comparison platform that enables shopkeepers to access wholesale prices by comparing offerings from various wholesalers. Through this platform, users can order products online, which streamlines the procurement process and helps reduce operational costs. By facilitating easier access to products and improving purchasing efficiency, Mercê do Bairro aims to simplify the shopping experience for both store owners and their customers, ultimately supporting the growth of local grocery businesses.

Favo

Series A in 2021
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that connects local entrepreneurs and neighbors.

Favo

Series A in 2021
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that connects local entrepreneurs and neighbors.

Zax

Series A in 2021
Zax operates an online marketplace that facilitates product discovery and sales across various categories, including apparel, footwear, beauty products, accessories, home products, and cosmetics. The platform connects bulk buyers and sellers, primarily serving shopkeepers in Latin America. By providing essential services such as marketing, trust, payment, credit, and logistics, Zax enables suppliers and resellers to efficiently conduct transactions and expand their businesses. This comprehensive approach supports the growth of local enterprises by streamlining their purchasing and selling processes.

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.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.

Boards

Funding Round in 2021
Bliss Ventures Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application designed to connect brands and manufacturers with individuals and small businesses. Founded in 2020 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Bliss Ventures enables users to generate additional income by reselling products through popular mobile chat and social network applications like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. The platform offers a range of digital sales and marketing tools, including payment solutions and client management capabilities, allowing users to promote and sell products without the need for inventory management or shipping logistics. This innovative approach provides a flexible opportunity for users to engage in e-commerce from anywhere in the world.

Truckoo

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a commercial vehicle trade platform intended to digitally shape the trade of heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment. The company's platform acts as the purchasing network for dealers and repair shops, and the vehicles are inspected by partner repair shops, exclusively for dealers and repair shops, enabling logistics companies and truck fleet operators to have a digital, transparent, and reliable process of buying and selling.

Motorenn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
E-commerce

Bold

Venture Round in 2021
Bold is a company that operates an application designed to facilitate payments and manage sales reports and transactions, specifically targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Colombia. Founded in 2019 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, Bold aims to simplify financial processes for its clients. In addition to its core financial services, Bold Media, Inc., which was established in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California, provides an internal blog platform that helps organizations share knowledge and ideas efficiently.

Opontia

Debt Financing in 2021
Opontia provides a fast and fair way for small e-commerce business owners to sell their companies. They buy businesses with a long-term competitive advantage and strong home-grown brands. They know that selling a business can be stressful and difficult, which is why they have streamlined the process so that you can receive money in your account within just 6 weeks of starting the process.

Opontia

Seed Round in 2021
Opontia provides a fast and fair way for small e-commerce business owners to sell their companies. They buy businesses with a long-term competitive advantage and strong home-grown brands. They know that selling a business can be stressful and difficult, which is why they have streamlined the process so that you can receive money in your account within just 6 weeks of starting the process.

Ankorstore

Series B in 2021
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, that connects independent brands and designers with retailers across Europe. Founded in 2019, the platform allows boutiques to discover and select from a diverse range of on-trend products that are typically not available on major e-commerce sites or through large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and a low minimum order quantity, enabling them to test new products with ease. For brands, Ankorstore facilitates direct communication with retailers, offering payment upon delivery and simplifying the returns process, which helps address cash flow challenges. This model supports both parties in enhancing their market reach and operational efficiency.

Una Brands

Seed Round in 2021
Una Brands provide a fast and fair way for e-commerce business owners to sell their companies.

Una Brands

Debt Financing in 2021
Una Brands provide a fast and fair way for e-commerce business owners to sell their companies.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.

Truckoo

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a commercial vehicle trade platform intended to digitally shape the trade of heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment. The company's platform acts as the purchasing network for dealers and repair shops, and the vehicles are inspected by partner repair shops, exclusively for dealers and repair shops, enabling logistics companies and truck fleet operators to have a digital, transparent, and reliable process of buying and selling.

seer

Seed Round in 2021
A SaaS-based sales and communication platform for Luxury retailers that enables sales associates to seamlessly and meaningfully connect their customers to relevant inventory, enabling them to more easily reach and exceed their sales goals.

Mayan

Seed Round in 2021
An analytics platform as a service to help facilitate the discovery, analysis, purchase/sale, and operations of Amazon-FBA brands. One-stop shop for Amazon brand owners to understand everything related to their amazon business.

Connectly

Seed Round in 2021
Connectly.ai is a conversational commerce company that specializes in helping small and medium-sized businesses manage customer interactions across various messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook, and Instagram Messenger. By simplifying the communication process, Connectly enables businesses to convert customer messages into revenue through effective customer support and marketing strategies. The company's solutions facilitate all stages of the customer journey, allowing for the activation of campaigns and targeted retargeting. This approach prioritizes treating customers as individuals rather than mere transactions, ultimately fostering meaningful relationships and driving sales for message-centric businesses.

Favo

Series A in 2021
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that connects local entrepreneurs and neighbors.

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.

Dolado

Seed Round in 2020
Dolado allows SMBs to have access to the technologies that are only available to more sophisticated players. By doing this, it empowers small companies to bring more efficiency on the way they sell, buy and manage their business. To improve the way merchants sells, Dolado provides a digital catalog that allows the setup of a digital storefront in less than 3 minutes. On the buying side, it offers a B2B Marketplace that connects merchants to top wholesalers and give them access to the best deals. Dolado also offers a Digital Bookkeeping application that serves as a digital ledger to help business owners easily record sales, expenses, and cash transactions in one place.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2020
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.

Webuy

Series A in 2020
Webuy is a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailer that specializes in affordable local food and beverage products, operating on a group buying model. This innovative platform is designed to foster social interactions among users, akin to social media influencer-driven engagement, to enhance the visibility of small merchants. By connecting individuals with shared interests and behaviors, Webuy aims to transform social shopping into a lifestyle while empowering consumers with cost-saving purchasing options. In addition to grocery sales, the company also offers packaged travel tours, diversifying its revenue streams and catering to a broader range of consumer needs.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2020
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.

Barn2Door

Series A in 2020
Barn2Door, Inc. operates an e-commerce marketplace that connects local farms with chefs, facilitating the sale of a variety of food and non-food items. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform enables farmers to easily list products such as pastured meats, jams, and heirloom produce, as well as items like firewood and soaps. It simplifies the ordering process for chefs by automating inventory management and order fulfillment across multiple channels, including web, social media, and email. The platform offers features such as real-time inventory tracking, online payments, and flexible delivery management, allowing farmers to efficiently manage their businesses and enhance sales opportunities. By making local food more discoverable and accessible, Barn2Door aims to streamline the connection between local farms and their customers.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2020
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.

Boards

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bliss Ventures Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application designed to connect brands and manufacturers with individuals and small businesses. Founded in 2020 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Bliss Ventures enables users to generate additional income by reselling products through popular mobile chat and social network applications like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. The platform offers a range of digital sales and marketing tools, including payment solutions and client management capabilities, allowing users to promote and sell products without the need for inventory management or shipping logistics. This innovative approach provides a flexible opportunity for users to engage in e-commerce from anywhere in the world.

Webuy

Seed Round in 2020
Webuy is a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailer that specializes in affordable local food and beverage products, operating on a group buying model. This innovative platform is designed to foster social interactions among users, akin to social media influencer-driven engagement, to enhance the visibility of small merchants. By connecting individuals with shared interests and behaviors, Webuy aims to transform social shopping into a lifestyle while empowering consumers with cost-saving purchasing options. In addition to grocery sales, the company also offers packaged travel tours, diversifying its revenue streams and catering to a broader range of consumer needs.

CUUP

Series A in 2020
CUUP Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and manufactures bras for women, focusing on a direct-to-consumer model. Founded in 2017 by Kearnon O'Molony and Abby Morgan, CUUP aims to provide a collection of flattering, comfortable, and unrestrictive bras that cater to women of all sizes. The company's products emphasize support, fit, and aesthetic appeal, prioritizing customer comfort without compromising on design. CUUP's offerings are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a broad audience.

Commerce.js

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Chec/Commerce.js is a Vancouver-based company that offers an API-first e-commerce platform tailored for developers and designers. Founded in 2016, the platform enables users to create customized web and mobile solutions for selling both physical and digital goods. With its headless architecture, Chec allows businesses to sell directly to customers through various channels, including storefronts, links, and embedded solutions. The platform also provides a developer API, Commerce.js, which offers extensive customization options for users looking to build a unique e-commerce experience.

Ankorstore

Seed Round in 2019
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, that connects independent brands and designers with retailers across Europe. Founded in 2019, the platform allows boutiques to discover and select from a diverse range of on-trend products that are typically not available on major e-commerce sites or through large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and a low minimum order quantity, enabling them to test new products with ease. For brands, Ankorstore facilitates direct communication with retailers, offering payment upon delivery and simplifying the returns process, which helps address cash flow challenges. This model supports both parties in enhancing their market reach and operational efficiency.

Barn2Door

Series A in 2019
Barn2Door, Inc. operates an e-commerce marketplace that connects local farms with chefs, facilitating the sale of a variety of food and non-food items. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform enables farmers to easily list products such as pastured meats, jams, and heirloom produce, as well as items like firewood and soaps. It simplifies the ordering process for chefs by automating inventory management and order fulfillment across multiple channels, including web, social media, and email. The platform offers features such as real-time inventory tracking, online payments, and flexible delivery management, allowing farmers to efficiently manage their businesses and enhance sales opportunities. By making local food more discoverable and accessible, Barn2Door aims to streamline the connection between local farms and their customers.

Escale

Series C in 2019
Escale is a technology-driven marketing and sales company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in customer acquisition services for major B2C brands, particularly in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2013 by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond, Escale operates a platform that manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to final sales closure through its in-house performance sales center. The company's model emphasizes performance alignment, as it is compensated solely through commissions for each customer acquired, with all marketing expenditures funded by its own investments. This approach aims to enhance customer experiences by leveraging data and technology, ultimately improving the return on investment for its clients.

Coterie

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Operator of an e-commerce platform intended to offer festive party supplies and décor. The company's range of products includes cutlery, plates, utensils, confetti, banners, and other accessories curated for occasions like bridal bashes, baby showers, birthdays, and garden parties, enabling customers to elevate functional atmosphere and experiences.

Because Market

Venture Round in 2019
Because Market is a direct-to-consumer company specializing in personal care products for older adults, founded in 2017. The company aims to simplify the process for families to obtain essential health and wellness items, including incontinence underwear, pads, skincare products, supplements, and walkers. With a focus on discreet delivery and flexible subscription options, Because Market seeks to improve the quality of life for seniors, enabling them to lead vibrant and independent lives. The company has successfully raised over $30 million in funding from prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its commitment to becoming a trusted brand for older adults and their families.

Zax

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zax operates an online marketplace that facilitates product discovery and sales across various categories, including apparel, footwear, beauty products, accessories, home products, and cosmetics. The platform connects bulk buyers and sellers, primarily serving shopkeepers in Latin America. By providing essential services such as marketing, trust, payment, credit, and logistics, Zax enables suppliers and resellers to efficiently conduct transactions and expand their businesses. This comprehensive approach supports the growth of local enterprises by streamlining their purchasing and selling processes.

InstaCarro

Series A in 2018
InstaCarro Comercio de Veiculos Ltda. is an online platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that facilitates the buying and selling of cars. Established in 2015, the company provides a marketplace where individuals can sell their used vehicles directly to professional traders. InstaCarro offers sellers the convenience of online quotes, competitive pricing, and immediate payment following vehicle inspection. For buyers, the platform features a wide inventory of inspected cars, along with transparency through detailed photos and reports. Additionally, it guarantees an immediate return if a purchased vehicle does not match the reported conditions. By simplifying the car selling and buying process, InstaCarro aims to deliver value to both sellers and buyers in the automotive market.

MYCS

Series B in 2018
Mycs GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, operates an online furniture store specializing in customizable home furnishings. The company aims to transform the furniture buying experience by making customization accessible and straightforward for consumers. Its innovative photorealistic 3D online configurator allows customers to design various furniture pieces, including tables, sofas, and shelves, tailored to their specific preferences regarding size, color, material, and features. Since launching its platform in 2015, Mycs has gained significant traction, with a reported run rate of €5 million in its first year and a strong return rate, where every third customer revisits within 18 months.

BeeTech

Series A in 2018
BeeTech connects financial technology and innovation to transparency for the main currency exchange services in the world. They develop international payment solutions and cross border infrastructure to change the way to connect to the world and make dreams easier to fulfill. The company puts an end to the high fees, surprise rates, and bureaucracies of the past. BeeTech also offers Online Remittance, Online Remittance for Business, BeeC Exchange, and BeeConnect. It was founded in 2016 and is based in São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

store2be

Seed Round in 2018
store2be GmbH operates an online booking platform that facilitates the digital commercialization and management of promotional spaces for live marketing events. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has emerged as a leading marketer of event spaces across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering approximately 3,500 locations. Its platform assists agencies and brands in securing ideal venues in shopping centers, airports, train stations, and other public areas. Additionally, store2be provides Event Analytics, a WiFi-based solution that measures performance metrics at these events, allowing for an analysis of reach, customer visits, interactions, and dwell times. This capability transforms live marketing into a measurable process. For space owners, store2be has developed software to streamline the management and commercialization of available promotional spaces, thus minimizing the effort and cost associated with organizing live marketing initiatives.

Escale

Series B in 2018
Escale is a technology-driven marketing and sales company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in customer acquisition services for major B2C brands, particularly in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2013 by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond, Escale operates a platform that manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to final sales closure through its in-house performance sales center. The company's model emphasizes performance alignment, as it is compensated solely through commissions for each customer acquired, with all marketing expenditures funded by its own investments. This approach aims to enhance customer experiences by leveraging data and technology, ultimately improving the return on investment for its clients.

InstaCarro

Series A in 2017
InstaCarro Comercio de Veiculos Ltda. is an online platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that facilitates the buying and selling of cars. Established in 2015, the company provides a marketplace where individuals can sell their used vehicles directly to professional traders. InstaCarro offers sellers the convenience of online quotes, competitive pricing, and immediate payment following vehicle inspection. For buyers, the platform features a wide inventory of inspected cars, along with transparency through detailed photos and reports. Additionally, it guarantees an immediate return if a purchased vehicle does not match the reported conditions. By simplifying the car selling and buying process, InstaCarro aims to deliver value to both sellers and buyers in the automotive market.

BXblue

Seed Round in 2017
BXblue is a digital marketplace for personal loans in Brazil, focusing on pensioners and government workers who can secure loans against their guaranteed income. This model allows banks to deduct payments directly from paychecks, resulting in interest rates significantly lower than those of conventional credit cards. Payroll-secured loans are the most affordable personal loan option in Brazil, comprising 60% of the country's personal loan market, which is valued at approximately $40 billion annually and has historically operated offline. BXblue aims to transition this entire market online by providing a platform that simplifies the loan contracting process. The platform enables users to access multiple bank offers, receive alerts on falling interest rates for refinancing, and stay informed about important account updates, allowing borrowers to choose their preferred bank for loan services.

Capsule

Series A in 2017
Capsule Corporation is an innovative online pharmacy established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, New York. It aims to transform the pharmacy industry by providing a streamlined and personalized experience for patients, healthcare providers, insurers, and manufacturers. Capsule's platform facilitates the online retail of pharmaceutical products through a user-friendly application that focuses on creating customized outcomes for its users. The company emphasizes the importance of human connection in healthcare, recognizing that behind the complexities of the system, there are individuals in need of care and support. Capsule has successfully raised significant funding from prominent investors, enabling it to further its mission of enhancing the pharmaceutical experience through technology and dedicated service.

MYCS

Series A in 2017
Mycs GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, operates an online furniture store specializing in customizable home furnishings. The company aims to transform the furniture buying experience by making customization accessible and straightforward for consumers. Its innovative photorealistic 3D online configurator allows customers to design various furniture pieces, including tables, sofas, and shelves, tailored to their specific preferences regarding size, color, material, and features. Since launching its platform in 2015, Mycs has gained significant traction, with a reported run rate of €5 million in its first year and a strong return rate, where every third customer revisits within 18 months.

Escale

Series A in 2017
Escale is a technology-driven marketing and sales company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in customer acquisition services for major B2C brands, particularly in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2013 by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond, Escale operates a platform that manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to final sales closure through its in-house performance sales center. The company's model emphasizes performance alignment, as it is compensated solely through commissions for each customer acquired, with all marketing expenditures funded by its own investments. This approach aims to enhance customer experiences by leveraging data and technology, ultimately improving the return on investment for its clients.

DueCourse

Debt Financing in 2016
DueCourse lets small businesses invoice better - and get paid faster - by creating & sending 'smart' digital invoices to their customers in seconds. For Free.

DueCourse

Seed Round in 2016
DueCourse lets small businesses invoice better - and get paid faster - by creating & sending 'smart' digital invoices to their customers in seconds. For Free.

BuyingShow

Seed Round in 2016
BuyingShow is an online digital fashion platform founded in 2015 by experienced professionals in the fashion industry. Recognizing the inefficiencies in traditional sales processes, the company aims to enhance the speed and effectiveness of transactions between fashion brands and retailers. The platform serves as an online marketplace where fashion orders can be placed and negotiated with various retailers, allowing international retailers to register at no cost. Through this platform, retailers can connect with multiple brands and access detailed information about new and exclusive product collections, thereby extending buying seasons and streamlining sales cycles, even for smaller teams.

store2be

Seed Round in 2016
store2be GmbH operates an online booking platform that facilitates the digital commercialization and management of promotional spaces for live marketing events. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has emerged as a leading marketer of event spaces across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering approximately 3,500 locations. Its platform assists agencies and brands in securing ideal venues in shopping centers, airports, train stations, and other public areas. Additionally, store2be provides Event Analytics, a WiFi-based solution that measures performance metrics at these events, allowing for an analysis of reach, customer visits, interactions, and dwell times. This capability transforms live marketing into a measurable process. For space owners, store2be has developed software to streamline the management and commercialization of available promotional spaces, thus minimizing the effort and cost associated with organizing live marketing initiatives.

Become

Series D in 2008
Become, Inc. provides cloud-based performance marketing and SaaS solutions that benefit online retailers, web & mobile publishers and online shoppers (Product Ads, Channel Management, Feed Optimization, Analytics and more). Become helps merchants increase sales, publishers monetize traffic and consumers make more informed shopping decisions. With over 500 publishers, Become operates the world’s largest syndication network for Product Ads. A truly global company, Become, Inc. generates over 70% of its revenue outside the US. With operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Japan, and the Philippines, we leverage our growing global footprint to provide unmatched solutions to our partners and shoppers. Become, Inc. is a profitable, privately held company with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. Key investors include TPG, Transcosmos, Inc., European Founders Fund and Ron Conway.

BuyVIP

Series B in 2007
BuyVIP is a prominent private sales club based in Europe, founded in 2006. It has established itself as the largest online shopping community on the continent, boasting over 3.6 million members. The platform specializes in offering exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products, catering to consumers seeking quality and value. In its evolution, BuyVIP was acquired by Amazon, further enhancing its presence and capabilities in the online retail market.
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