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 Tourism

Spotnana

Seed Round in 2020
Spotnana is a technology startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area that is developing a software-as-a-service platform aimed at transforming the travel industry. The company seeks to address the experience, trust, and transparency issues that traditional players in the $1.8 trillion sector often overlook. By modernizing the infrastructure of travel, Spotnana aims to simplify and reduce the costs associated with travel for both corporations and consumers. The platform is designed to enhance how travel suppliers manage and sell their inventory, thus enabling companies to offer comprehensive global travel experiences to their customers. The founding team comprises veterans from notable organizations such as Google, Twitter, and IBM, reflecting a strong background in technology and innovation.

WanderJaunt

Series B in 2019
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It specializes in managing vacation properties for both homeowners and guests, offering technology-enabled solutions to enhance the rental experience. The company works with property owners through lease agreements or commission-based arrangements, where it retains a portion of the rental income. WanderJaunt provides guests with comfortable accommodations equipped with essential amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and personal care items, ensuring a home-like experience while exploring new communities.

Away

Series D in 2019
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand that specializes in designing high-quality luggage and travel accessories. The company offers a range of products, including bags, suitcases, and interior organizers, crafted from lightweight, durable materials such as polycarbonate. Away's luggage is designed with thoughtful features that address common travel challenges, such as an ejectable battery for charging devices and an interior laundry bag for convenience. By focusing on affordability and sustainability, Away aims to enhance the travel experience, allowing travelers to make the most of their journeys.

HomeToGo

Venture Round in 2018
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

Voya

Series A in 2018
Voya is a business travel service that focuses on simplifying the travel booking process for both travelers and companies. It offers a chat-based platform that allows users to book and manage their travel arrangements quickly by sending text messages. The service combines advanced artificial intelligence with insights from experienced travel professionals to ensure efficient planning and booking of flights. Voya's user-friendly system is designed to facilitate easy integration with company accounting systems and to streamline the implementation of travel guidelines and approval processes, making it an attractive choice for businesses looking to enhance their travel management.

WanderJaunt

Series A in 2018
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It specializes in managing vacation properties for both homeowners and guests, offering technology-enabled solutions to enhance the rental experience. The company works with property owners through lease agreements or commission-based arrangements, where it retains a portion of the rental income. WanderJaunt provides guests with comfortable accommodations equipped with essential amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and personal care items, ensuring a home-like experience while exploring new communities.

Away

Series C in 2018
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand that specializes in designing high-quality luggage and travel accessories. The company offers a range of products, including bags, suitcases, and interior organizers, crafted from lightweight, durable materials such as polycarbonate. Away's luggage is designed with thoughtful features that address common travel challenges, such as an ejectable battery for charging devices and an interior laundry bag for convenience. By focusing on affordability and sustainability, Away aims to enhance the travel experience, allowing travelers to make the most of their journeys.

Dreamlines

Series E in 2018
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

HomeToGo

Series C in 2017
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

WanderJaunt

Seed Round in 2017
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It specializes in managing vacation properties for both homeowners and guests, offering technology-enabled solutions to enhance the rental experience. The company works with property owners through lease agreements or commission-based arrangements, where it retains a portion of the rental income. WanderJaunt provides guests with comfortable accommodations equipped with essential amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and personal care items, ensuring a home-like experience while exploring new communities.

Away

Series B in 2017
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand that specializes in designing high-quality luggage and travel accessories. The company offers a range of products, including bags, suitcases, and interior organizers, crafted from lightweight, durable materials such as polycarbonate. Away's luggage is designed with thoughtful features that address common travel challenges, such as an ejectable battery for charging devices and an interior laundry bag for convenience. By focusing on affordability and sustainability, Away aims to enhance the travel experience, allowing travelers to make the most of their journeys.

Dreamlines

Venture Round in 2017
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

Voya

Seed Round in 2017
Voya is a business travel service that focuses on simplifying the travel booking process for both travelers and companies. It offers a chat-based platform that allows users to book and manage their travel arrangements quickly by sending text messages. The service combines advanced artificial intelligence with insights from experienced travel professionals to ensure efficient planning and booking of flights. Voya's user-friendly system is designed to facilitate easy integration with company accounting systems and to streamline the implementation of travel guidelines and approval processes, making it an attractive choice for businesses looking to enhance their travel management.

Away

Series A in 2016
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand that specializes in designing high-quality luggage and travel accessories. The company offers a range of products, including bags, suitcases, and interior organizers, crafted from lightweight, durable materials such as polycarbonate. Away's luggage is designed with thoughtful features that address common travel challenges, such as an ejectable battery for charging devices and an interior laundry bag for convenience. By focusing on affordability and sustainability, Away aims to enhance the travel experience, allowing travelers to make the most of their journeys.

Yamsafer

Series B in 2015
Yamsafer, Inc. is a hotel booking service that specializes in providing a wide range of accommodations, including luxury, economy, and boutique hotels, primarily in the Middle East and Turkey, as well as in Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Founded in 2011 and based in Corona Del Mar, California, the company enables users to efficiently book hotels and other travel-related services through third-party providers. Yamsafer aims to deliver a fast and user-friendly online booking experience, offering innovative shopping options at competitive prices.

Ulmon

Venture Round in 2015
Ulmon GmbH designs and delivers a mobile travel platform that can be accessed through its iOS and Android travel applications. Its applications for smart travelers include provide city guides, detailed maps, and subway maps, as well as local tips to receive insider tips from local experts and other users; follow experts and users on Twitter; view ratings in a list and on the map; and write and share their discoveries and local tips. The company is based in Vienna, Austria.

TravelBird

Series B in 2015
TravelBird is an online travel platform founded in 2010 that operates in 12 countries and employs over 450 dedicated staff. The company specializes in providing competitively priced holiday deals, aiming to simplify the booking and travel process for its customers. TravelBird seeks to enhance the travel experience by offering uniquely inspiring packages that deliver great value. Each day, approximately 15,000 travelers take advantage of the services offered by TravelBird, which strives to surprise its customers with exceptional deals and memorable journeys.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2015
Hotelscan is a metasearch engine that facilitates accommodation searches for travelers seeking the best prices on a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and villas. By indexing hundreds of global travel sites, Hotelscan offers users access to over 1.5 million different accommodations, allowing them to compare prices and make informed booking decisions. The platform is designed to help users find the lowest prices for their preferred accommodations, ensuring they can secure the best deals available in the market.

TravelBird

Series A in 2014
TravelBird is an online travel platform founded in 2010 that operates in 12 countries and employs over 450 dedicated staff. The company specializes in providing competitively priced holiday deals, aiming to simplify the booking and travel process for its customers. TravelBird seeks to enhance the travel experience by offering uniquely inspiring packages that deliver great value. Each day, approximately 15,000 travelers take advantage of the services offered by TravelBird, which strives to surprise its customers with exceptional deals and memorable journeys.

Ulmon

Seed Round in 2014
Ulmon GmbH designs and delivers a mobile travel platform that can be accessed through its iOS and Android travel applications. Its applications for smart travelers include provide city guides, detailed maps, and subway maps, as well as local tips to receive insider tips from local experts and other users; follow experts and users on Twitter; view ratings in a list and on the map; and write and share their discoveries and local tips. The company is based in Vienna, Austria.

Traveloka

Series A in 2013
PT. Traveloka Indonesia is an online travel aggregator that offers a comprehensive platform for booking airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and various travel services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Jakarta, the company provides a mobile application and website that facilitate the comparison and booking of flights, hotels, transportation, and activities. Traveloka primarily focuses on domestic routes within Indonesia but has expanded its operations to six countries. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by allowing users to easily search for and book services from airlines, hotels, and other travel-related providers. Through its innovative technology, Traveloka seeks to transform how individuals plan and experience travel.

Dreamlines

Series B in 2013
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

TripIt

Series B in 2008
TripIt is an intelligent travel organizer that assists travelers in managing their itineraries, ensuring smoother trips. Users can easily create comprehensive travel plans by forwarding their purchase confirmation emails to TripIt, which automatically generates master itineraries that include essential travel details. This service allows travelers to access their plans online or via mobile devices, providing flexibility for printing or sharing itineraries with friends and family. The platform integrates and organizes travel information from various sources, covering flights, hotels, rental cars, trains, and cruises, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to streamline their travel experience.

Trivago

Seed Round in 2007
Trivago N.V., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operates a global hotel search platform that enables travelers to efficiently search for and compare hotels. The platform offers online meta-search capabilities, allowing users to access information from various online travel agencies, hotel chains, and independent hotels. Trivago's services are available through 54 localized websites and apps in 32 languages, providing access to approximately 5 million hotels and accommodations worldwide. The company aims to be an independent source of information for travelers, helping them find the ideal hotel at the lowest rates. Trivago's operations are divided into three segments: the Americas, Developed Europe, and the Rest of the World, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the Developed Europe segment. As a subsidiary of Expedia Lodging Partner Services S.à r.l., Trivago focuses on personalizing the hotel search experience and providing comprehensive information to facilitate informed decision-making for travelers.
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