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 Meeting Software

Onepilot

Series A in 2022
Onepilot developed a software solution aiming to help both large corporates and SMEs with a ticketing system for providing a fast, human response to customer support at all times, 24/7. The company says that their solution allows agents to handle even the most complex of issues in a matter of minutes, increase a company’s sales by up to 20%, and halve their average response time.

Avoma

Series A in 2021
Avoma, Inc. provides an artificial intelligence powered meeting assistant and conversation intelligence solutions for sales and customer success teams. It offers integrations, which includes salesforce, hub spot, zoom, and outreach.io services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Exnaton

Seed Round in 2021
Exnaton operates a software platform focused on renewable energy trading and energy data management. The platform supports energy suppliers by providing tools that facilitate the trading of renewable energy resources, enabling them to capitalize on digital business opportunities within local energy markets. This capability not only enhances energy independence but also streamlines operations, helping suppliers save time and reduce costs. Additionally, Exnaton's platform offers grid operators a suitable model for integrating renewable energies, ultimately benefiting energy utilities and promoting a more sustainable energy landscape.

Onepilot

Seed Round in 2021
Onepilot developed a software solution aiming to help both large corporates and SMEs with a ticketing system for providing a fast, human response to customer support at all times, 24/7. The company says that their solution allows agents to handle even the most complex of issues in a matter of minutes, increase a company’s sales by up to 20%, and halve their average response time.

Onepilot

Seed Round in 2021
Onepilot developed a software solution aiming to help both large corporates and SMEs with a ticketing system for providing a fast, human response to customer support at all times, 24/7. The company says that their solution allows agents to handle even the most complex of issues in a matter of minutes, increase a company’s sales by up to 20%, and halve their average response time.

KUDO

Series A in 2021
KUDO, Inc., also known as Kudo Technologies, is a New York-based company that specializes in a multilingual online meetings platform. Founded in 2016, KUDO offers a language as a service (LaaS) and software as a service (SaaS) solution designed to facilitate global communication. The platform enables video conferencing with integrated support for interpreters and multiple audio streams, making it easier for teams and businesses to engage with diverse audiences. KUDO's offerings include multilingual live events, web conferencing, and language-ready tools that can be embedded into existing systems. The platform is accessible from standard computers and smartphones, allowing participants and interpreters to connect from anywhere in the world, thereby enhancing the ability of organizations to communicate effectively in multiple languages.

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.

Complish

Pre Seed Round in 2020
High-performing remote teams don’t spend their days on video calls. Make your team’s work visible, connected to objectives and facilitate more asynchronous discussions - all with fewer meetings.

Airmeet

Series A in 2020
Airmeet serves as an all-in-one virtual events platform for event organizers, marketers, community builders, and enterprises. With a core focus on creating the interactive and immersive virtual events platform for knowledge professionals, Airmeet’s scalable platform supports a variety of event formats including fairs, expos, meetups, workshops, summits, town halls, and more, virtually. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

KUDO

Seed Round in 2020
KUDO, Inc., also known as Kudo Technologies, is a New York-based company that specializes in a multilingual online meetings platform. Founded in 2016, KUDO offers a language as a service (LaaS) and software as a service (SaaS) solution designed to facilitate global communication. The platform enables video conferencing with integrated support for interpreters and multiple audio streams, making it easier for teams and businesses to engage with diverse audiences. KUDO's offerings include multilingual live events, web conferencing, and language-ready tools that can be embedded into existing systems. The platform is accessible from standard computers and smartphones, allowing participants and interpreters to connect from anywhere in the world, thereby enhancing the ability of organizations to communicate effectively in multiple languages.

'nuffsaid

Seed Round in 2020
Nuffsaid helps people focus on the work that matters. Our product centralizes your work apps—email, chat, Salesforce, Jira, and more—and uses AI to prioritize the work that will move the needle in your role. We offer a Personal package and Teams upgrade.

Merri

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Merri is a digital event planning platform designed to streamline the event planning process for hosts, venues, and vendors. The platform utilizes aggregated market data and advanced 3D visualization to facilitate the creation of customizable floorplans. It provides a comprehensive suite of planning and design tools that guide users from initial inspiration through to the event execution day. By allowing users to visualize their events in both 2D and 3D, Merri enables them to effectively design and decorate their chosen venue, sharing their plans with vendors, planners, and family members for collaborative input.

Demodesk

Seed Round in 2019
Demodesk GmbH is a Munich-based company that offers a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) communication platform designed to enhance online interactions for sales teams. Founded in 2017, the platform facilitates screen sharing and video conferencing, enabling effective product demonstrations for both inside and remote sales teams. Key features include automated scheduling, CRM logging, and analytics, which streamline the meeting process. Demodesk's virtual display automatically loads relevant slides and websites at the beginning of meetings, providing real-time guidance and assistance with sales playbooks. The platform also allows for collaborative work through shared mouse and keyboard control, enhancing interactive onboarding and support. Overall, Demodesk aims to improve customer conversations and maximize the value of online meetings.