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.

Oliver Samwer

Co-Founder & Investor

Marc Samwer

Co-Founder & Advisor

Past deals in Real Estate

Ivy Homes

Seed Round in 2022
Ivy Homes uses a proprietary algorithm to estimate property prices and offer instant liquidity to homeowners. Ivy Homes making the process of selling a home simple, transparent, and convenient.

Pinhome

Series B in 2022
Property e-Commerce Platform, Property Transaction Platform

PropHero

Seed Round in 2022
Our mission is to make property investment simple, stress-free and data-driven. PropHero helps you find, buy and manage the best investment properties using an online platform and propriertary AI algorithms.

OwnHome

Series A in 2022
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

Fractional

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a fractional real estate investment platform designed to make real estate investing accessible and reduce the cost of entry and time commitment for property investing. The company's platform offers a variety of investment properties, including single-family homes and multi-family homes, enabling investors to make rental income and appreciation gains with no annual fees or holding period.

Morada Uno

Seed Round in 2021
Morada Uno underwrites and insures house rentals by equipping real estate professionals with tools and technology. The company aims to simplify and create trust and security in real estate transactions, promoting fairness in every interaction, and promoting a positive change in the mentality and way of doing things in Mexico.

Pinhome

Series A in 2021
Property e-Commerce Platform, Property Transaction Platform

OwnHome

Seed Round in 2021
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

Welcome Homes

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome Homes is an online residential real estate platform founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in the design, customization, and sale of contemporary residential properties, allowing home buyers to engage in the building process. By offering a more seamless and transparent approach to home buying, Welcome Homes aims to transform the traditional real estate experience, making it easier for individuals to realize their home ownership dreams.

Alude

Seed Round in 2020
Alude TECNOLOGIA LTDA develops a real estate buying and leasing process automation platform. The company offers a platform, which provides background checks, document collection, contract proposals, insurance purchase, and online signing process automation to the brokers. It also sells mortgage and insurance to the customers. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Ender

Seed Round in 2019
Ender is a real estate company that helps owners of rental homes to more efficiently handle day-to-day operations of property management. Its platform aims at streamlining the rental property management process. The company uses a technology to streamline the leasing process that involves automating responses to tenant inquiries, providing access to secure self-showings, bringing the application process, and rent paying online. Ender was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Pinhome

Seed Round in 2019
Property e-Commerce Platform, Property Transaction Platform

LAR.app

Seed Round in 2019
LAR.app is a Condominium and Property Management Company that uses technology to improve cost efficiency and CX residential properties.

Proprioo

Series B in 2019
Proprioo is a French start-up established in 2012, headquartered in Paris, that provides online real estate brokerage services. The company aims to offer an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by facilitating the buying and selling of properties through a fully digital platform. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. This service encompasses everything from property valuation to the sale process at the notary, making real estate transactions more accessible and cost-effective for users.

REZI

Series A in 2018
REZI a rental company that uses our proprietary analytics, technology and financial products to improve the rental experience for landlords and tenants alike.

Proprioo

Series A in 2018
Proprioo is a French start-up established in 2012, headquartered in Paris, that provides online real estate brokerage services. The company aims to offer an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by facilitating the buying and selling of properties through a fully digital platform. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. This service encompasses everything from property valuation to the sale process at the notary, making real estate transactions more accessible and cost-effective for users.

ProntoPiso

Seed Round in 2017
ProntoPiso offers real estate services that provide advise during the buying and selling of properties. The company's online platform accompanies and advises real estate transactions and advances the money from the sale of houses without cost, enabling clients to receive real estate transaction-related support and buy/sell properties with ease.

Nested

Series B in 2017
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

Tiko

Seed Round in 2017
Tiko operates in the residential real estate market by buying and selling houses, effectively serving as a middleman in transactions. The company leverages technology to enhance the buying experience, providing customers with a preliminary offer within 24 hours and completing transactions in as little as seven days. Tiko employs automated valuation tools and maintains a centralized backend system to streamline operations across multiple cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, and Sevilla. Through this innovative approach, Tiko aims to simplify the real estate process for both buyers and sellers.

Homeloop

Seed Round in 2017
Developer of an online property selling platform. The company's platform assesses the valuation of real estate assets through its internet portal and offers to estimate real estate assets once their different features have been input depending on the users and enabling them to sell their homes or apartments at a market price.

Nested

Series A in 2017
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

Proprioo

Seed Round in 2017
Proprioo is a French start-up established in 2012, headquartered in Paris, that provides online real estate brokerage services. The company aims to offer an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by facilitating the buying and selling of properties through a fully digital platform. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. This service encompasses everything from property valuation to the sale process at the notary, making real estate transactions more accessible and cost-effective for users.

Tiko

Seed Round in 2016
Tiko operates in the residential real estate market by buying and selling houses, effectively serving as a middleman in transactions. The company leverages technology to enhance the buying experience, providing customers with a preliminary offer within 24 hours and completing transactions in as little as seven days. Tiko employs automated valuation tools and maintains a centralized backend system to streamline operations across multiple cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, and Sevilla. Through this innovative approach, Tiko aims to simplify the real estate process for both buyers and sellers.

Nested

Seed Round in 2016
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

BrickVest

Venture Round in 2015
BrickVest is an Online Real Estate Investment Platform that directly connects investors with a wide variety of real estate investment opportunities in a safe, easy and transparent way. BrickVest redefines the investor-deal sponsor relationship.

WunderAgent

Seed Round in 2015
WunderAgent is a prominent real estate sales platform in Germany, specializing in investment properties. The company provides investment consulting services through an online portal that simplifies the process of searching for suitable properties. By offering tailored guidance, WunderAgent enables customers to make informed decisions and secure investments that align with their financial goals. Its focus on facilitating smart real estate investments positions it as a key player in the market, catering to individuals seeking reliable and efficient solutions for property acquisition.