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 Sales

Sylndr

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sylndr is an automotive focused e-commerce marketplace bringing innovation to the used-cars market, where customers can reliably and transparently sell and buy used cars. The company is aiming to build trust in the used-car market by becoming the go-to place for customers seeking to sell and buy their cars, through an extensive range of high-quality used vehicles accessible across a diverse set of financing solutions.

Cross Commerce

Seed Round in 2021
Cross Commerce Store is a Brazilian cross-border e-commerce company that facilitates global sales for local entrepreneurs. The firm offers a platform that connects international sellers with Brazilian marketplaces, such as Americanas.com and Mercado Livre. By addressing the complexities of cross-border transactions, the company streamlines processes like registration, product uploads, and logistics for sellers. With a team of seasoned professionals from major marketplaces and logistics firms, Cross Commerce Store aims to simplify and enhance the cross-border sales experience, enabling businesses to expand their reach into international markets efficiently.

Opontia

Series A in 2021
Opontia provides a fast and fair way for small e-commerce business owners to sell their companies. They buy businesses with a long-term competitive advantage and strong home-grown brands. They know that selling a business can be stressful and difficult, which is why they have streamlined the process so that you can receive money in your account within just 6 weeks of starting the process.

Savyour

Seed Round in 2021
Savyour is Pakistan’s first and only cashback app, offering top deals and discounts on hundreds of Pakistan’s most loved online brands.

Sauce

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a market data analysis platform intended for restaurants to boost their sales on online platforms. The company's platform monitors orders and market data from delivery platforms and offers price adjustments that can result in increased sales, enabling restaurants to boost their restaurant delivery revenue and profits.

Zarya

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zarya operates an online reselling platform that allows small sellers to source a diverse range of products, including apparel for women and children, electronics, and home goods. The platform provides a catalog of quality products, enabling sellers to offer these items within their networks. In addition to facilitating product access, Zarya encourages users to connect and share product recommendations, ensuring that shoppers can find a wide variety of quality products at affordable prices.

Vendease

Seed Round in 2021
VendEase is a marketplace that lets restaurants in Africa, order directly from farms and food manufacturers. Think of us as Instacart, but for businesses.

Zax

Series A in 2021
Zax operates an online marketplace that facilitates product discovery and sales across various categories, including apparel, footwear, beauty products, accessories, home products, and cosmetics. The platform connects bulk buyers and sellers, primarily serving shopkeepers in Latin America. By providing essential services such as marketing, trust, payment, credit, and logistics, Zax enables suppliers and resellers to efficiently conduct transactions and expand their businesses. This comprehensive approach supports the growth of local enterprises by streamlining their purchasing and selling processes.

Vendease

Seed Round in 2021
VendEase is a marketplace that lets restaurants in Africa, order directly from farms and food manufacturers. Think of us as Instacart, but for businesses.

Opontia

Seed Round in 2021
Opontia provides a fast and fair way for small e-commerce business owners to sell their companies. They buy businesses with a long-term competitive advantage and strong home-grown brands. They know that selling a business can be stressful and difficult, which is why they have streamlined the process so that you can receive money in your account within just 6 weeks of starting the process.

Opontia

Debt Financing in 2021
Opontia provides a fast and fair way for small e-commerce business owners to sell their companies. They buy businesses with a long-term competitive advantage and strong home-grown brands. They know that selling a business can be stressful and difficult, which is why they have streamlined the process so that you can receive money in your account within just 6 weeks of starting the process.

Una Brands

Seed Round in 2021
Una Brands provide a fast and fair way for e-commerce business owners to sell their companies.

Una Brands

Debt Financing in 2021
Una Brands provide a fast and fair way for e-commerce business owners to sell their companies.

seer

Seed Round in 2021
A SaaS-based sales and communication platform for Luxury retailers that enables sales associates to seamlessly and meaningfully connect their customers to relevant inventory, enabling them to more easily reach and exceed their sales goals.

Webuy

Series A in 2020
Webuy is a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailer that specializes in affordable local food and beverage products, operating on a group buying model. This innovative platform is designed to foster social interactions among users, akin to social media influencer-driven engagement, to enhance the visibility of small merchants. By connecting individuals with shared interests and behaviors, Webuy aims to transform social shopping into a lifestyle while empowering consumers with cost-saving purchasing options. In addition to grocery sales, the company also offers packaged travel tours, diversifying its revenue streams and catering to a broader range of consumer needs.

Goodfair

Seed Round in 2020
Goodfair, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the sale of used and thrift clothing. Founded in 2018 by Topper Luciani, the company focuses on recycling pre-loved garments such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts. Goodfair aims to address the textile waste crisis by providing affordable, sustainable fashion options sourced from charities and landfills. The company's operations involve sorting these recycled items in large facilities before making them available to customers, promoting environmentally friendly shopping practices and accessibility to sustainable apparel.

Webuy

Seed Round in 2020
Webuy is a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailer that specializes in affordable local food and beverage products, operating on a group buying model. This innovative platform is designed to foster social interactions among users, akin to social media influencer-driven engagement, to enhance the visibility of small merchants. By connecting individuals with shared interests and behaviors, Webuy aims to transform social shopping into a lifestyle while empowering consumers with cost-saving purchasing options. In addition to grocery sales, the company also offers packaged travel tours, diversifying its revenue streams and catering to a broader range of consumer needs.

Neighborhood Goods

Series A in 2019
Neighborhood Goods Inc. operates a dynamic department store based in Dallas, Texas, which was founded in 2017. The store showcases a diverse array of brands and products, including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries, while also providing online sales. Beyond retail, Neighborhood Goods serves as a community hub, offering social spaces, food options, events, and opportunities for learning through live speakers and immersive editorial content. This multifaceted approach aims to create a vibrant environment that brings people together to shop, eat, and engage with new concepts.

Novelship

Seed Round in 2019
Novelship Pte Ltd is an online marketplace based in Singapore that specializes in the buying and selling of authentic, limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles. Founded in 2016, the platform caters primarily to users in the Asia-Pacific region, offering a wide selection from exclusive brands such as Air Jordan, Yeezy, Supreme, and others. Novelship guarantees that every item sold on its platform is 100% authentic, ensuring a trustworthy shopping experience for both buyers and sellers. In addition to sneakers, the platform also features t-shirts and various accessories, making it a comprehensive destination for street fashion enthusiasts.

Goodfair

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Goodfair, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the sale of used and thrift clothing. Founded in 2018 by Topper Luciani, the company focuses on recycling pre-loved garments such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts. Goodfair aims to address the textile waste crisis by providing affordable, sustainable fashion options sourced from charities and landfills. The company's operations involve sorting these recycled items in large facilities before making them available to customers, promoting environmentally friendly shopping practices and accessibility to sustainable apparel.

Coterie

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Operator of an e-commerce platform intended to offer festive party supplies and décor. The company's range of products includes cutlery, plates, utensils, confetti, banners, and other accessories curated for occasions like bridal bashes, baby showers, birthdays, and garden parties, enabling customers to elevate functional atmosphere and experiences.

Neighborhood Goods

Seed Round in 2019
Neighborhood Goods Inc. operates a dynamic department store based in Dallas, Texas, which was founded in 2017. The store showcases a diverse array of brands and products, including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries, while also providing online sales. Beyond retail, Neighborhood Goods serves as a community hub, offering social spaces, food options, events, and opportunities for learning through live speakers and immersive editorial content. This multifaceted approach aims to create a vibrant environment that brings people together to shop, eat, and engage with new concepts.

Zax

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zax operates an online marketplace that facilitates product discovery and sales across various categories, including apparel, footwear, beauty products, accessories, home products, and cosmetics. The platform connects bulk buyers and sellers, primarily serving shopkeepers in Latin America. By providing essential services such as marketing, trust, payment, credit, and logistics, Zax enables suppliers and resellers to efficiently conduct transactions and expand their businesses. This comprehensive approach supports the growth of local enterprises by streamlining their purchasing and selling processes.

Neighborhood Goods

Seed Round in 2018
Neighborhood Goods Inc. operates a dynamic department store based in Dallas, Texas, which was founded in 2017. The store showcases a diverse array of brands and products, including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries, while also providing online sales. Beyond retail, Neighborhood Goods serves as a community hub, offering social spaces, food options, events, and opportunities for learning through live speakers and immersive editorial content. This multifaceted approach aims to create a vibrant environment that brings people together to shop, eat, and engage with new concepts.

SidelineSwap

Series A in 2018
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.

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.

SidelineSwap

Seed Round in 2017
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.

SidelineSwap

Seed Round in 2016
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.

GrubMarket

Series B in 2016
GrubMarket, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects sellers of food and related items with customers, offering a wide range of products at wholesale prices. The marketplace features organic, vegan, gluten-free foods, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry items, home goods, health and beauty products, as well as items for babies, pets, and specialty diets like non-GMO and paleo. GrubMarket sources products from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, certified home kitchens, and restaurants, ensuring a diverse selection for its customers. Additionally, the company provides a Software-as-a-Service platform for food delivery services and has developed GrubMarket FarmBox, a gaming application. Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is headquartered in Newark, California, with an additional office in San Francisco.

BuyingShow

Seed Round in 2016
BuyingShow is an online digital fashion platform founded in 2015 by experienced professionals in the fashion industry. Recognizing the inefficiencies in traditional sales processes, the company aims to enhance the speed and effectiveness of transactions between fashion brands and retailers. The platform serves as an online marketplace where fashion orders can be placed and negotiated with various retailers, allowing international retailers to register at no cost. Through this platform, retailers can connect with multiple brands and access detailed information about new and exclusive product collections, thereby extending buying seasons and streamlining sales cycles, even for smaller teams.

Dealerdirect.

Venture Round in 2015
Dealerdirect Global is an online automotive marketplace established in 2006 by Vincent Stevens and Niels Oude Luttikhuis, located in Overijssel. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. Users can search, view, and compare various models while filtering results based on criteria such as mileage, location, year, and lot number. Dealerdirect Global aims to simplify and enhance the transparency of vehicle transactions, allowing clients to engage in profitable dealings and participate in online auctions for vehicles.

Videdressing

Series A in 2013
Videdressing SAS is an online marketplace based in Paris, France, that facilitates the buying and selling of fashion and luxury items. Founded in 2009, the platform allows users to trade a wide range of products, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, jewelry, watches, and beauty items for men, women, and children. With over 1.5 million users, Videdressing promotes sustainable fashion by giving pre-loved items a second chance, enabling sellers to earn significant revenue while providing buyers with substantial savings compared to retail prices. As of November 2018, Videdressing operates as a subsidiary of LBC France SAS.

BuyVIP

Series B in 2007
BuyVIP is a prominent private sales club based in Europe, founded in 2006. It has established itself as the largest online shopping community on the continent, boasting over 3.6 million members. The platform specializes in offering exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products, catering to consumers seeking quality and value. In its evolution, BuyVIP was acquired by Amazon, further enhancing its presence and capabilities in the online retail market.
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