Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. With a global outlook, Global Founders Capital seeks to empower entrepreneurs across all continents, particularly in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The firm evaluates investment opportunities based on their potential impact and feasibility, aiming to support individuals with transformative ideas.

Cedric Asselman

Partner

Leonardo Banchik Ph.D

Partner

David Citron

Partner

Costa, Tito

Partner

Onur Erbay

Partner

Hade, Melvin

Partner

Roel Janssen

Partner

Kho, Kendrick

Investor

Benedikt Körling

Investor

Maximilian Mayer

Investor

Matthias Muller

Partner

David Sainteff

Partner

Don Stalter

Partner

Steinbruch, Guilherme

Partner

Sarra Zayani

Partner

Soheil Mirpour

Partner, Head of Growth and PE and COO

Past deals in Education

Skillup

Venture Round in 2022
Skillup has designed the new @Tripadvisor for professional trainings hosting over 20k trainings and 50k reviews. It aims at helping HR services to find the adequate trainig for employees.

Medway

Series A in 2022
Medway is a platform dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical care in Brazil by focusing on education. It offers medical teaching services aimed at assisting medical students and young physicians in navigating the challenges of their training. The company addresses key concerns such as study strategies for medical residency, preparation for competitive exams, and effective planning of internship activities alongside study commitments. Through its educational resources, Medway supports aspiring medical professionals in achieving their goals and ultimately improving healthcare quality in the region.

Parallel Learning

Seed Round in 2021
Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company specializes in virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and support services for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. Parallel enables students to get to the root of the problem and provides them the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom by helping them build confidence, strength and strategies to work around weaknesses.

Kafqa Academy

Seed Round in 2021
Kafqa Academy is a global performing arts academy that offers classes in dancing, singing, and speech & drama.

Trybe

Series B in 2021
Trybe is an educational institution aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their digital skills and pursue careers in technology. It offers a variety of services, including online, offline, and personalized support, designed to accelerate students' software development knowledge. By providing hands-on experience with real-world challenges, Trybe enables students to develop practical skills essential for success in programming and other digital professions. The institution caters to both students and professionals who are committed to improving their lives through education in the tech field.

CareerLabs

Seed Round in 2021
CareerLabs is an education management service that has gained the trust of numerous college students and young professionals since its founding in 2019. The company aims to empower one million undergraduates in crafting their desired careers by providing a range of mentor-driven preparatory programs for national and international entrance exams, as well as admissions consulting services for graduate and business schools in India and abroad. Additionally, CareerLabs has developed India's first profile building platform to help clients enhance their profiles for higher studies and job placements. With a team of experienced professionals and educators, CareerLabs is establishing itself as a significant player in the Indian edtech sector, dedicated to helping individuals realize their potential and prepare for life beyond college.

Parallel Learning

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company specializes in virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and support services for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. Parallel enables students to get to the root of the problem and provides them the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom by helping them build confidence, strength and strategies to work around weaknesses.

Arist

Seed Round in 2020
Arist is a remote learning platform that enables enterprise learning and development (L&D) and human resources (HR) teams to create, deliver, and analyze message-based courses efficiently. These bite-sized learning experiences are accessible via SMS, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, making them ideal for frontline employees who may lack access to traditional learning management systems. Arist's platform supports a variety of training topics, including diversity and inclusion, compliance, sales enablement, and safety training. By streamlining the training process, Arist helps organizations save over $200 per employee annually while achieving significantly higher adoption rates compared to conventional learning methods. The platform also tracks behavior changes and performance improvements, contributing to an impressive net promoter score and enhanced learning outcomes.

Tract

Seed Round in 2020
Tract is the first for kids, by kids online community for student-directed learning. We are reimagining education by giving kids full control and making learning fun. We offer members (kids age 8+) unlimited on-demand courses (learning paths) and vibrant weekly live events, taught by our inspiring community of accomplished creators. Together, they enable kids to develop passions through meaningful, real-world lessons giving them the skills and mindset to address 21st-century challenges and opportunities. Tract is based on TRICK, the philosophy pioneered by our co-founder Esther Wojcicki. Esther has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children from her award-winning student-run journalism program and is a mother of three successful women (CEO of YouTube, CEO, and founder of 23andMe, and top UCSF medical researcher) all by applying TRICK. TRICK stands for Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. These five pillars are at the core of Tract and our mission to empower all kids to become tomorrow's innovators, leaders, and global citizens. Our team is unified by Esther’s lifelong work to evolve education for the 21st century and comes from top Consumer and Education Technology companies (Uber, Microsoft, and Instracture). What We Believe: - The secret to getting kids interested in learning is giving them control - Kids are much smarter and capable than most people think - Successful people believe in themselves and aren’t afraid to take risks - Creative people with great passions don’t follow the rules - Current rates of depression and lack of career-readiness is a global epidemic - Our education system of standardization and obedience limits creativity and a growth mindset - Education is not equitable and the achievement gap is widening - We need a generation of community-minded global citizens to make the world a better place - Education that works for kids, not against them is the silver bullet for the world’s problems

Arist

Seed Round in 2020
Arist is a remote learning platform that enables enterprise learning and development (L&D) and human resources (HR) teams to create, deliver, and analyze message-based courses efficiently. These bite-sized learning experiences are accessible via SMS, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, making them ideal for frontline employees who may lack access to traditional learning management systems. Arist's platform supports a variety of training topics, including diversity and inclusion, compliance, sales enablement, and safety training. By streamlining the training process, Arist helps organizations save over $200 per employee annually while achieving significantly higher adoption rates compared to conventional learning methods. The platform also tracks behavior changes and performance improvements, contributing to an impressive net promoter score and enhanced learning outcomes.

Uable

Seed Round in 2020
Uable is the world’s first super-app for teens that enables a revolutionary way for 13-19 year olds to earn, spend and become independent through content and community. It incentivizes them to both create and consume content, make friends and explore their interests — all within multiple micro-communities called Clubs. These Clubs cater to teen interests and include everything from General Hangouts to Gaming, from Fashion to Sports and from Entrepreneurship to Engineering, Motivation to Design etc. Through the ‘U-Coins’ that these teens earn on the app, they can grab products from the U-store, which includes gadgets, books, fashion accessories, apparel & more. The app aims to be a singular destination where teens can become self-reliant while networking, exploring, and having fun. Uable is one of most exciting teenager-oriented start-ups right now, founded by Saurabh Saxena, ex-co-founder, Vedantu. Having closed a Pre-Series A with top investors, we're determined to march forward on our purpose to keep building and growing into the ultimate teen companion. Come join us on our mission to make teenage years amazing!

Trybe

Series A in 2020
Trybe is an educational institution aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their digital skills and pursue careers in technology. It offers a variety of services, including online, offline, and personalized support, designed to accelerate students' software development knowledge. By providing hands-on experience with real-world challenges, Trybe enables students to develop practical skills essential for success in programming and other digital professions. The institution caters to both students and professionals who are committed to improving their lives through education in the tech field.

Lingoda

Seed Round in 2014
Lingoda GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in offering online language courses. The company provides live classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking teachers. Lingoda's curriculum includes group sessions and private classes that cover various topics such as grammar, speaking, and writing. Additionally, the platform offers interactive virtual classrooms, tailored learning materials, and official certificates upon course completion. By focusing on convenience and accessibility, Lingoda aims to enable individuals, regardless of their busy schedules, to master a new language from anywhere and at any time.

Lingoda

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Lingoda GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in offering online language courses. The company provides live classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking teachers. Lingoda's curriculum includes group sessions and private classes that cover various topics such as grammar, speaking, and writing. Additionally, the platform offers interactive virtual classrooms, tailored learning materials, and official certificates upon course completion. By focusing on convenience and accessibility, Lingoda aims to enable individuals, regardless of their busy schedules, to master a new language from anywhere and at any time.

Tutoria

Series B in 2010
Tutoria GmbH, established in 2007 and based in Munich, Germany, offers an online platform, tutoria.de, that facilitates individual tutoring services for students of all ages and subjects. The company serves as a marketplace for home tutoring, connecting users with qualified and certified tutors available in various regions across Germany. Tutors are pre-screened to ensure quality, and users can book sessions on demand. Tutoria enhances the learning experience by providing ongoing monitoring through online progress reports after each lesson and offering a personal management interface and supplementary applications. Additionally, a dedicated pedagogic support team is available to assist users via phone or email, ensuring a comprehensive online tutoring experience. Tutoria operates as a subsidiary of Studienkreis GmbH.

Tutoria

Series A in 2007
Tutoria GmbH, established in 2007 and based in Munich, Germany, offers an online platform, tutoria.de, that facilitates individual tutoring services for students of all ages and subjects. The company serves as a marketplace for home tutoring, connecting users with qualified and certified tutors available in various regions across Germany. Tutors are pre-screened to ensure quality, and users can book sessions on demand. Tutoria enhances the learning experience by providing ongoing monitoring through online progress reports after each lesson and offering a personal management interface and supplementary applications. Additionally, a dedicated pedagogic support team is available to assist users via phone or email, ensuring a comprehensive online tutoring experience. Tutoria operates as a subsidiary of Studienkreis GmbH.
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