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 Recruiting

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

TalentHack

Series A in 2021
TalentHack is a health platform that connects directly with the fitness professionals and industry. They exist to redefine what a career in fitness can be, by providing opportunities to propel you forward. It takes hours for companies to find a single potential lead, let alone a candidate. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, NY, United States

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

TalentHack

Seed Round in 2021
TalentHack is a health platform that connects directly with the fitness professionals and industry. They exist to redefine what a career in fitness can be, by providing opportunities to propel you forward. It takes hours for companies to find a single potential lead, let alone a candidate. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, NY, United States

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Welcome

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome designs and develops offer management and compensation platform for human resource (HR) team. Its platform helps to collaborate, approve workflow across the team, access real time insights, get notifications on candidate engagement, and set clear expectations about the role, compensation, equity, benefits, and mission. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.

Welcome

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome designs and develops offer management and compensation platform for human resource (HR) team. Its platform helps to collaborate, approve workflow across the team, access real time insights, get notifications on candidate engagement, and set clear expectations about the role, compensation, equity, benefits, and mission. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

HeyJobs

Series A in 2019
HeyJobs operates a talent acquisition platform designed to streamline the employee recruitment process by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The platform identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a personalized application and assessment process. This innovative approach allows employers to recruit skilled workers efficiently and at a lower cost compared to traditional hiring methods. With a track record of over 50,000 successful hires, HeyJobs aims to connect individuals with fulfilling job opportunities while providing quality candidates to its clients.

Personio

Series B in 2019
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Talentry

Series A in 2018
Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.

Seven Lanes

Series A in 2018
Seven Lanes GmbH is a career marketplace that specializes in online recruitment and job listing services, primarily targeting Europe's knowledge workers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt. Seven Lanes offers a diverse range of job opportunities, including permanent, freelance, and remote positions in fields such as online marketing, data science, product design, and software engineering. By focusing on general management and online marketing roles, the company aims to connect highly qualified professionals with suitable employers, enhancing the overall recruitment experience through dedicated talent advocates and account managers who provide objective guidance to both candidates and companies.

Personio

Series A in 2017
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Catapult

Venture Round in 2017
Catapult Ventures Limited is a London-based company that has developed a mobile application aimed at connecting temporary workers with job opportunities. Founded in 2015, the platform allows workers to create profiles, find jobs, and rate their employers, thereby enhancing the employment experience. For businesses, Catapult offers a solution to meet fluctuating staffing needs by providing access to a pool of vetted and trained candidates. Employers can search for local temporary staff based on location and experience, evaluate candidates through videos and ratings, and send job offers with instant confirmation. This innovative approach empowers workers to choose their work schedules while giving employers the flexibility to manage their workforce effectively.

Talentry

Seed Round in 2016
Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.

Apli

Seed Round in 2016
Apli is an online recruitment platform based in Mexico City, established in 2016. It connects job seekers with suitable employment opportunities by allowing users to create personalized profiles that match their schedules, including part-time and weekend shifts. The platform caters to a variety of roles, such as waiters, chefs, bartenders, and sales personnel. Apli enhances the recruiting process through the use of artificial intelligence, employing chatbots and machine learning tools to effectively match candidates with specific job openings. This approach enables organizations to streamline their hiring processes and find qualified applicants more easily.

Personio

Seed Round in 2016
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

HeyJobs

Seed Round in 2016
HeyJobs operates a talent acquisition platform designed to streamline the employee recruitment process by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The platform identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a personalized application and assessment process. This innovative approach allows employers to recruit skilled workers efficiently and at a lower cost compared to traditional hiring methods. With a track record of over 50,000 successful hires, HeyJobs aims to connect individuals with fulfilling job opportunities while providing quality candidates to its clients.