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 Peer to Peer

Parallelz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Parallelz is a technology company that specializes in creating a platform that allows users to instantly create and share innovative versions of popular mobile games. The company focuses on enhancing human creativity and improving the internet experience for all. By developing a unique computing architecture, Parallelz offers a solution that enables developers to easily transform their existing native mobile applications into fully native web applications without requiring modifications or additional software development kits. This approach facilitates new methods for delivering, distributing, and discovering mobile applications, thereby broadening accessibility and engagement in the digital space.

HitPay

Series A in 2022
HitPay is an omni-channel digital payments platform tailored for small business owners and direct-to-consumer sellers in Singapore. The company develops payment processing software that simplifies the complexities of omnichannel selling, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). HitPay's platform features a mobile point of sale system that facilitates secure, one-click purchases across various channels. It supports several alternative payment methods and enables transactions without the need for an account, as well as the collection and payment in multiple currencies. This comprehensive solution aims to streamline the payment process for SMEs and direct-to-consumer sellers, enhancing their ability to manage transactions efficiently.

Pine

Series A in 2022
Pine operates as a digital mortgage company. Pine is a technology-centric company, that believes in supporting tech with people and processes, not the other way around.

Pillar

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pillar is an all-in-one mobile platform helping global citizens break down credit borders. Credit histories are siloed from country to country making it hard for the nomads of this world to access new financial products when settling in a new country. Pillar's credit cards are designed for people with little to no credit score, such as expats settling in a new country.

Pahdo Labs

Series A in 2022
Pahdo Labs is building an Anime-style action MMORPG and game creation platform. The company's mission is to cultivate a virtual world built by players, an online place where people can have a meaningful role in something bigger than themselves, own and share the products of their ingenuity, and foster a sense of belonging for others. Pahdo Labs was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, NY.

PayMongo

Series B in 2022
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, that enables businesses to accept online payments quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2019, it supports various payment methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction access, analytics tools for understanding customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process. PayMongo also offers shareable payment links that businesses can distribute through various communication channels, facilitating seamless transactions with customers. By providing these services, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the Philippines to thrive in the evolving digital economy.

Parallel Learning

Seed Round in 2021
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.

Pintek

Series A in 2021
Pintek is a financial technology company aiming to democratise access to education in Indonesia through affordable and flexible credit.

HitPay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HitPay is an omni-channel digital payments platform tailored for small business owners and direct-to-consumer sellers in Singapore. The company develops payment processing software that simplifies the complexities of omnichannel selling, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). HitPay's platform features a mobile point of sale system that facilitates secure, one-click purchases across various channels. It supports several alternative payment methods and enables transactions without the need for an account, as well as the collection and payment in multiple currencies. This comprehensive solution aims to streamline the payment process for SMEs and direct-to-consumer sellers, enhancing their ability to manage transactions efficiently.

VlyFoods

Series A in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

VlyFoods

Series A in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

Mamo

Series A in 2021
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Pahdo Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Pahdo Labs is building an Anime-style action MMORPG and game creation platform. The company's mission is to cultivate a virtual world built by players, an online place where people can have a meaningful role in something bigger than themselves, own and share the products of their ingenuity, and foster a sense of belonging for others. Pahdo Labs was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, NY.

VlyFoods

Seed Round in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

Parallel Learning

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.

PayMongo

Series A in 2020
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, that enables businesses to accept online payments quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2019, it supports various payment methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction access, analytics tools for understanding customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process. PayMongo also offers shareable payment links that businesses can distribute through various communication channels, facilitating seamless transactions with customers. By providing these services, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the Philippines to thrive in the evolving digital economy.

Pillar

Seed Round in 2020
Pillar is a company focused on the development of a sophisticated software platform for e-sports leagues, akin to the NCAA but tailored for the college e-sports environment. Based in San Francisco, it operates as an intelligent marketplace that facilitates competition among college e-sports teams. Additionally, Pillar offers a Shop tool that enables streamers to create no-code storefronts, which can be linked to their social media accounts like Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram. This tool serves as a centralized location for fans to access a variety of endorsed products from multiple brands, enhancing the engagement between streamers and their audiences while streamlining sponsorship opportunities.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Pixpay

Series A in 2020
Pixpay is a financial application specifically designed for teenagers aged 10 to 18, addressing the challenges they face in a cashless society where traditional banking options are typically unavailable. The platform provides online banking services that include a mobile bank account and a payment card, allowing users to manage their finances with parental oversight. Through Pixpay, teenagers can earn, spend, and save money digitally, as well as track their spending and receive discounts from popular brands. This innovative tool empowers young users to gain financial literacy while offering parents the ability to monitor and guide their children's financial activities.

Repute

Seed Round in 2020
Repute is a Bangalore-based company that specializes in facilitating secure and trust-free collaborations among various stakeholders through its blockchain-based Open Network. The company aims to create an ecosystem where participants can exchange information and conduct transactions without relying on traditional trust models. One of its key offerings is the Repute Talent Network, which is India's first blockchain-based Open Talent Network. This network involves partnerships with HR professionals and businesses across sectors such as rental, fintech, and healthcare, enabling improved talent management and streamlined processes like KYC authentication and customer management. Individuals can leverage this network to establish a secure digital identity, manage their KYC information, share consent-based data, and build a positive reputation while maintaining data privacy. Since its inception, Repute has attracted a growing community of over 3 million individuals and 15,000 businesses, with plans to expand its reach to over 10 million users in the near future, focusing initially on the Indian market before pursuing global opportunities.

Pintek

Seed Round in 2019
Pintek is a financial technology company aiming to democratise access to education in Indonesia through affordable and flexible credit.

PayMongo

Seed Round in 2019
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, that enables businesses to accept online payments quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2019, it supports various payment methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction access, analytics tools for understanding customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process. PayMongo also offers shareable payment links that businesses can distribute through various communication channels, facilitating seamless transactions with customers. By providing these services, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the Philippines to thrive in the evolving digital economy.

VlyFoods

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

Pixpay

Seed Round in 2019
Pixpay is a financial application specifically designed for teenagers aged 10 to 18, addressing the challenges they face in a cashless society where traditional banking options are typically unavailable. The platform provides online banking services that include a mobile bank account and a payment card, allowing users to manage their finances with parental oversight. Through Pixpay, teenagers can earn, spend, and save money digitally, as well as track their spending and receive discounts from popular brands. This innovative tool empowers young users to gain financial literacy while offering parents the ability to monitor and guide their children's financial activities.

Boatsetter

Series A in 2018
Boatsetter operates a peer-to-peer boat rental platform that connects boat owners, captains, and individuals seeking water-based experiences. The platform facilitates both short and long-term boat charters and rentals, making boating accessible to users regardless of their experience level. By unlocking the idle capacity of privately owned vessels, Boatsetter allows owners to monetize their boats while providing renters with a range of options. The company emphasizes customer support and offers insurance coverage, ensuring a seamless experience for all users. With a collaborative approach, Boatsetter draws inspiration from successful models in the sharing economy, such as home rentals and ride-sharing, and has built a national network of marine-industry partners to enhance its services across the United States.

Paro

Seed Round in 2018
Paro is a growth platform that brings a talent community and businesses together to navigate immediate challenges and architect a plan. Powered by proprietary AI technology and in-depth industry expertise, Paro matches businesses with the right expertise and solutions to solve problems and drive growth. Their elite community of finance and accounting experts provides a range of services to clients, from bookkeeping and accounting to highly specialized corporate development and strategic advisory. By harnessing the power of people and technology, Paro empowers businesses and professionals to pursue meaningful work and go beyond even their loftiest goals.

Bondora

Seed Round in 2014
Bondora is a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects investors and borrowers, focusing on providing financial services in Europe. Founded over a decade ago during the global financial crisis, the company aims to simplify access to investing and personal loans. Bondora has served over 120,000 customers, facilitating more than €40 million in interest earnings for its investors. The platform enables users to enhance their financial situations by offering non-bank personal loans, thereby promoting fair finance and addressing the need for accessible financial solutions.

LeadPoint

Series C in 2006
LeadPoint, Inc. provides performance advertising solutions. It offers Lead MarketPlace, a trading platform and point of integration solution that auctions and routes leads directly to buyers and sellers; and PrecisionAds, which provides a consumer-focused vertical search platform that delivers real-time rate information to consumers. The company serves Fortune 500 companies, direct marketers, advertisers, and publishers in North America and Europe. LeadPoint, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an exchange in London, United Kingdom.
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