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 Energy

Ostrom

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of an energy platform intended to switch, manage, and reduce electricity consumption. The company's digital platform provides automated meter readings that help to track consumption, a flexible monthly billing facility with transparency, stores contract details, and offers a multilingual facility, enabling customers to switch to green energy consumption at a fair price with no monthly lock-ins.

EnPowered

Seed Round in 2021
EnPowered is a company focused on helping businesses manage their energy consumption and costs effectively. It offers free audits of energy bills that can lead to cost reductions of up to 70%. The company utilizes analytics to further optimize energy usage, providing energy retrofits that help lower consumption. EnPowered also enables small businesses to collaborate in group-buying initiatives, allowing them to secure lower electricity rates. Additionally, the company has developed a platform that tracks energy usage, facilitates on-bill payment, and predicts spikes in electricity prices, encouraging users to adjust their consumption accordingly. This empowers both energy providers and homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage, ultimately leading to reduced electricity bills and enhanced savings.

Exnaton

Seed Round in 2021
Exnaton operates a software platform focused on renewable energy trading and energy data management. The platform supports energy suppliers by providing tools that facilitate the trading of renewable energy resources, enabling them to capitalize on digital business opportunities within local energy markets. This capability not only enhances energy independence but also streamlines operations, helping suppliers save time and reduce costs. Additionally, Exnaton's platform offers grid operators a suitable model for integrating renewable energies, ultimately benefiting energy utilities and promoting a more sustainable energy landscape.

Branch Energy

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of green energy platform designed to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. The company's platform facilitates saving money on energy bills while shifting to green energy, enabling people to lower their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Vaha

Seed Round in 2020
At VAHA they are passionate about motivating people to reach their full potential and believe that everyone can live a full and energetic life through the experience of FLOW. Flow is the "sweet spot" where the challenge fits your personal skills perfectly. This is exactly the point at which optimal progress and absolute motivation are achieved.

Vaha

Seed Round in 2019
At VAHA they are passionate about motivating people to reach their full potential and believe that everyone can live a full and energetic life through the experience of FLOW. Flow is the "sweet spot" where the challenge fits your personal skills perfectly. This is exactly the point at which optimal progress and absolute motivation are achieved.

Verb Energy

Seed Round in 2019
Verb Energy, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in the production of caffeinated energy bars. The company's flagship product, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, is designed to provide a healthy and convenient source of energy. Each bar incorporates caffeine derived from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged energy release. Verb Energy aims to deliver tasty and nutritious energy products that cater to a wide audience, promoting a lifestyle of health and vitality while remaining affordable.

Verb Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Verb Energy, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in the production of caffeinated energy bars. The company's flagship product, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, is designed to provide a healthy and convenient source of energy. Each bar incorporates caffeine derived from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged energy release. Verb Energy aims to deliver tasty and nutritious energy products that cater to a wide audience, promoting a lifestyle of health and vitality while remaining affordable.
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