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 Pets

Dalma

Series A in 2022
Dalma is an animal insurance company focused on providing pet owners with transparent, subscription-based health insurance. The company’s platform is designed to be user-friendly, offering coverage that reimburses costs associated with illnesses, injuries, and preventive care for pets. In addition to financial support, Dalma also provides customers with free unlimited access to veterinary advice and tips, facilitating better care for their animals. Through its digital approach, Dalma aims to simplify the insurance process for pet owners and enhance their overall experience in managing their pets' health.

PetsApp

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a veterinary doctor service platform intended to offer online consulting. The company's software streamlines communication, payments, and appointment booking, enabling veterinary clinics to manage their practices and boost revenue and pet owners to manage all things pet-related in one place.

Mixlab

Series A in 2021
Mixlab, Inc. is a compounding pharmacy that specializes in creating customized medications for pets. Founded in 2017 and located in New York, the company tailors medication ingredients, strengths, forms, and flavors to meet the unique needs of animals. By integrating advanced technology and focusing on customer experience, Mixlab enhances the processes for veterinarians while ensuring that pet owners receive personalized and satisfying care for their pets.

Dalma

Seed Round in 2021
Dalma is an animal insurance company focused on providing pet owners with transparent, subscription-based health insurance. The company’s platform is designed to be user-friendly, offering coverage that reimburses costs associated with illnesses, injuries, and preventive care for pets. In addition to financial support, Dalma also provides customers with free unlimited access to veterinary advice and tips, facilitating better care for their animals. Through its digital approach, Dalma aims to simplify the insurance process for pet owners and enhance their overall experience in managing their pets' health.

PetsApp

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Operator of a veterinary doctor service platform intended to offer online consulting. The company's software streamlines communication, payments, and appointment booking, enabling veterinary clinics to manage their practices and boost revenue and pet owners to manage all things pet-related in one place.

Mixlab

Seed Round in 2019
Mixlab, Inc. is a compounding pharmacy that specializes in creating customized medications for pets. Founded in 2017 and located in New York, the company tailors medication ingredients, strengths, forms, and flavors to meet the unique needs of animals. By integrating advanced technology and focusing on customer experience, Mixlab enhances the processes for veterinarians while ensuring that pet owners receive personalized and satisfying care for their pets.

DogHero

Series B in 2017
DogHero, Ltd. is a peer-to-peer platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that connects pet owners with trusted sitters for dog boarding and care services. Founded in 2014, the company operates a marketplace allowing pet owners to find reliable hosts who can provide services such as dog walking, sitting, and daycare. By facilitating these connections, DogHero enables pet owners to ensure their dogs are well cared for while they are away, maintaining a routine that prioritizes the pets' comfort and well-being. As of October 2020, DogHero operates as a subsidiary of Petsupermarket Comércio de Produtos Para Animais S.A.

Pets Deli

Series A in 2016
Pets Deli is an international brand based in Berlin that specializes in natural pet food, focusing on subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to produce the healthiest and most species-appropriate pet food, offering a product line that includes basic food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all made with 100% human-grade quality ingredients and free from artificial additives. With over 500,000 active subscribers, Pets Deli is on track to achieve a significant revenue run-rate of approximately €500 million within the next five years. Their business model features multiple revenue streams, including online subscriptions, an online shop, offline flagship stores, and proprietary fridges located in major retail chains, allowing them to effectively market their premium products.

Pets Deli

Seed Round in 2015
Pets Deli is an international brand based in Berlin that specializes in natural pet food, focusing on subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to produce the healthiest and most species-appropriate pet food, offering a product line that includes basic food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all made with 100% human-grade quality ingredients and free from artificial additives. With over 500,000 active subscribers, Pets Deli is on track to achieve a significant revenue run-rate of approximately €500 million within the next five years. Their business model features multiple revenue streams, including online subscriptions, an online shop, offline flagship stores, and proprietary fridges located in major retail chains, allowing them to effectively market their premium products.
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