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 HoReCa

Heru

Seed Round in 2022
Heru builds the a community of gig-economy workers and have a suite of services that help improve their way of life and general well-being. The company's mission is to improve the conditions of independent workers by building, through technology, services, and benefits according to their needs and lifestyle.

CoLab

Seed Round in 2022
ChefPrep is a food delivery service.

Avane Cloud Kitchens

Seed Round in 2021
Avane Cloud Kitchens operates restaurants that are only available online. A Turkish FoodTech scale-up developing a unique portfolio of F&B brands delivered through multi-brand cloud kitchens. Avane Cloud Kitchens is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Tablevibe

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a restaurant ordering and customer relationship management system intended to help restaurants sell directly to their customer base and capture their data. The company shows up customer feedback in a simple-to-use performance dashboard, enabling clients to understand which venues and waiters do well, act on feedback, and see customer ratings improve over time.

Pop Market

Seed Round in 2021
Pop Market takes orders via app and touting 15-minute delivery times.

HiHome

Pre Seed Round in 2021
At HiHome we believe it's about the journey, not just the destination. Buying a home can be stressful and overwhelming. That's why HiHome is building the first workflow management platform that brings homebuyers, agents, and lenders together for a seamless guided experience. Say goodbye to stress, say hello to HiHome.

Hoggo

Series A in 2021
Hoggo simplifies the world of insurance for professionals and enterprises in France. It provides an unique user experience for managing, subscribing and resiliating all type of insurance from all the insurers. Whatever your "conventions collectives" or your "code ape " basically your domain of activity, Hoggo will find or optimize the best insurance for your company.

Aitme

Venture Round in 2021
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

Sundayapp

Seed Round in 2021
Sundayapp is a fully integrated solution built for restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés, and hotels customers to pay for their food via a QR code. It is built by restaurateurs for restaurateurs to connect the front and back-of-house operations and to deliver the fastest payment method. It was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Hoss

Seed Round in 2020
Hoss is an enterprise software company that helps teams make better API-driven products by tracking and managing the APIs they consume. The company’s simple, easy-to-use solution gives teams full visibility into the third-party APIs they use, provides data privacy controls, and increases reliability and performance to make sure integrations are robust and applications run smoothly. It also delivers clear analytics on application errors and performance. Hoss was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, USA.

Life House

Series B in 2020
Life House is creating a network of lifestyle hotels that are more experiential and more affordable through a powerful software-enabled brand & management platform. Our proprietary software materially reduces the costs of operating a hotel and increases revenues, delivering superior returns to our hotel owners (we do not own or invest in real estate).

Hoggo

Seed Round in 2019
Hoggo simplifies the world of insurance for professionals and enterprises in France. It provides an unique user experience for managing, subscribing and resiliating all type of insurance from all the insurers. Whatever your "conventions collectives" or your "code ape " basically your domain of activity, Hoggo will find or optimize the best insurance for your company.

Aitme

Seed Round in 2019
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

DiscoEat

Seed Round in 2019
DiscoEat is a technology-based restaurant discovery platform (reservations & delivery) that increases revenues and occupancy utilization of partner restaurants through dynamic pricing, especially during off-peak periods. It's yield mgmt engine is built to increase overall utilization of restaurants, therefore increasing revenues and profits. For users, DiscoEat presents a new way of discovering great restaurants at preferential prices and book tables or order food, the smart way.

hiber

Series A in 2019
Hiber is a company dedicated to enhancing the home experience for homeowners by providing efficient boiler replacement and installation services. Utilizing an innovative application, Hiber simplifies the pricing and ordering process for boiler installations, allowing users to receive instant and accurate estimates. The platform offers live trade prices for various controls and accessories, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. Hiber's focus on delivering high-quality service aims to provide homeowners with peace of mind throughout the installation process.

HomeToGo

Venture Round in 2018
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

Flipdish

Series A in 2018
Flipdish will be the go-to brand for online ordering for on-demand food businesses. Flipdish make branded ordering apps and websites for quick service delivery and takeout restaurants. Flipdish will be the go-to brand for online ordering for on-demand food businesses. Take control by using the Flipdish online ordering platform and power your online ordering business with your own branded website and app.

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.

hiber

Seed Round in 2018
Hiber is a company dedicated to enhancing the home experience for homeowners by providing efficient boiler replacement and installation services. Utilizing an innovative application, Hiber simplifies the pricing and ordering process for boiler installations, allowing users to receive instant and accurate estimates. The platform offers live trade prices for various controls and accessories, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. Hiber's focus on delivering high-quality service aims to provide homeowners with peace of mind throughout the installation process.

DiscoEat

Seed Round in 2018
DiscoEat is a technology-based restaurant discovery platform (reservations & delivery) that increases revenues and occupancy utilization of partner restaurants through dynamic pricing, especially during off-peak periods. It's yield mgmt engine is built to increase overall utilization of restaurants, therefore increasing revenues and profits. For users, DiscoEat presents a new way of discovering great restaurants at preferential prices and book tables or order food, the smart way.

Life House

Series A in 2018
Life House is creating a network of lifestyle hotels that are more experiential and more affordable through a powerful software-enabled brand & management platform. Our proprietary software materially reduces the costs of operating a hotel and increases revenues, delivering superior returns to our hotel owners (we do not own or invest in real estate).

Homebell

Venture Round in 2018
Homebell is a business enterprise that offers reliable craftsmen services at a fixed quote and fair prices for home & living space projects.The company is focused on its customers' home and create ideal living spaces. A professional approach and a high-quality result are the most important values for them and its craftsmen. The company organize and realize their customers' plans so that they can lean back and enjoy the results. Quality, transparency and fair pricing are part of their complete service. They are the reliable partner for home improvement.

HomeToGo

Series C in 2017
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

Life House

Seed Round in 2017
Life House is creating a network of lifestyle hotels that are more experiential and more affordable through a powerful software-enabled brand & management platform. Our proprietary software materially reduces the costs of operating a hotel and increases revenues, delivering superior returns to our hotel owners (we do not own or invest in real estate).

DreamCheaper

Seed Round in 2015
DreamCheaper GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an online service designed to help customers find cheaper hotel rates. The platform allows users to submit their existing hotel reservations, which are then analyzed against rates from over 100 travel websites and wholesalers. If a lower rate is identified, DreamCheaper rebooks the room on behalf of the guest, charging a 20% fee on the savings achieved. This service aims to ensure that customers never overpay for hotel accommodations, providing them with more favorable booking options and the potential for significant savings.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2015
Hotelscan is a metasearch engine that facilitates accommodation searches for travelers seeking the best prices on a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and villas. By indexing hundreds of global travel sites, Hotelscan offers users access to over 1.5 million different accommodations, allowing them to compare prices and make informed booking decisions. The platform is designed to help users find the lowest prices for their preferred accommodations, ensuring they can secure the best deals available in the market.

Trivago

Seed Round in 2007
Trivago N.V., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operates a global hotel search platform that enables travelers to efficiently search for and compare hotels. The platform offers online meta-search capabilities, allowing users to access information from various online travel agencies, hotel chains, and independent hotels. Trivago's services are available through 54 localized websites and apps in 32 languages, providing access to approximately 5 million hotels and accommodations worldwide. The company aims to be an independent source of information for travelers, helping them find the ideal hotel at the lowest rates. Trivago's operations are divided into three segments: the Americas, Developed Europe, and the Rest of the World, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the Developed Europe segment. As a subsidiary of Expedia Lodging Partner Services S.à r.l., Trivago focuses on personalizing the hotel search experience and providing comprehensive information to facilitate informed decision-making for travelers.
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