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 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
Pinhome is a technology-driven platform that facilitates property transactions, including buying, selling, and renting real estate. It aims to meet the diverse property needs of its customers by providing a seamless online experience for conducting transactions. In addition to property dealings, Pinhome also offers various home and personal maintenance services, assisting clients in managing their real estate and personal care tasks efficiently. The platform is designed to simplify the complexities of the real estate market, making it easier for users to navigate and find suitable homes.

AMORA

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a real estate platform intended to help Brazilians in the process of buying their properties. The company's platform helps to find the property, evaluate it and buy the property that has been chosen, enabling customers to buy the house of their choice and save by keeping part of the amount they pay in a deposit.

PropHero

Seed Round in 2022
PropHero is a property investment application that simplifies and streamlines the process of finding, purchasing, and managing investment properties. Utilizing proprietary AI algorithms, the platform assists clients in navigating due diligence and acquisition processes, making property investment more transparent and profitable. By focusing on individual needs, PropHero enables users to define their investment strategies and identify suitable opportunities, ultimately making property investment a stress-free and data-driven experience.

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
Pinhome is a technology-driven platform that facilitates property transactions, including buying, selling, and renting real estate. It aims to meet the diverse property needs of its customers by providing a seamless online experience for conducting transactions. In addition to property dealings, Pinhome also offers various home and personal maintenance services, assisting clients in managing their real estate and personal care tasks efficiently. The platform is designed to simplify the complexities of the real estate market, making it easier for users to navigate and find suitable homes.

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 designing, customizing, and selling contemporary residential properties. It aims to transform home buyers into home builders by providing a seamless and price-transparent home buying experience. Through its platform, Welcome Homes facilitates the entire home building process, including land selection, customization, financing, and construction, enabling users to navigate the complexities of home ownership more easily.

Alude

Seed Round in 2020
Alude TECNOLOGIA LTDA is a company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in automating the real estate buying and leasing process. Founded in 2018, it offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines various aspects of real estate transactions, including background checks, document collection, contract proposals, and online signing. The platform connects real estate owners with potential buyers and renters, providing access to the contact details of over 332,000 property owners, organized by city and neighborhood. Additionally, Alude facilitates the sale of mortgages and insurance products to customers, enhancing the overall efficiency of real estate transactions.

Ender

Seed Round in 2019
Ender is a real estate company that specializes in property management solutions for rental home owners. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Ender offers a platform designed to enhance efficiency in managing rental properties. The company employs advanced technology to automate various aspects of the leasing process, including tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and rent collection. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure self-showings and streamlines online applications and payment processes. By integrating smart home technology and hospitality principles, Ender aims to improve tenant experiences and simplify day-to-day operations for property owners.

Pinhome

Seed Round in 2019
Pinhome is a technology-driven platform that facilitates property transactions, including buying, selling, and renting real estate. It aims to meet the diverse property needs of its customers by providing a seamless online experience for conducting transactions. In addition to property dealings, Pinhome also offers various home and personal maintenance services, assisting clients in managing their real estate and personal care tasks efficiently. The platform is designed to simplify the complexities of the real estate market, making it easier for users to navigate and find suitable homes.

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 founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

REZI

Series A in 2018
REZI is a property rental company that focuses on enhancing the rental experience for both landlords and tenants through its advanced technology and analytics. The company has developed a platform that employs proprietary analytics and advanced screening methods to efficiently identify long-term tenants. This system not only facilitates the tenant search process but also allows tenants to manage their rent payments conveniently, including the option for automatic recurring payments. By leveraging technology and financial products, REZI aims to streamline the rental process, making it more efficient and user-friendly for all parties involved.

Proprioo

Series A in 2018
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

ProntoPiso

Seed Round in 2017
ProntoPiso, S.L. is a real estate agency based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2017. The company specializes in the sale of homes, promising to complete transactions within 90 days. If this timeline is not met, ProntoPiso offers homeowners about 95% of the property's value upfront. The firm provides comprehensive support throughout the buying and selling process, utilizing an online platform that facilitates real estate transactions. Their technology includes tools for real estate professionals, such as photographic reports and 3D videos, which enhance property marketing and help generate qualified leads. This combination of technology and financial assurance aims to simplify property transactions for clients.

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 founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

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 Ltd. operates an online real estate investment platform that connects investors with a diverse range of pre-vetted real estate opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Berlin, the platform allows investors to access deals, receive instant investment updates, and engage with other investors in a transparent environment. It caters to a wide array of clients, including individuals, regulated fund managers, banks, insurance firms, pension funds, and institutional investors, facilitating capital raising for real estate companies through its network of qualified investors. By redefining the investor-deal sponsor relationship, BrickVest provides a safe and efficient means for users to invest directly in real assets while actively managing their investments. As of early 2020, BrickVest operates as a subsidiary of Patrizia AG.

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.
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