Global Founders Capital

Founded in Berlin in 2013, Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm supporting entrepreneurs across various stages and global markets. It focuses on software and TMT sectors, investing based on potential impact and feasibility.

Cedric Asselman

Partner

Philippe Collet

Partner

Tito Costa

Partner

Onur Erbay

Partner

Melvin Hade

Partner

Past deals in Transportation

Rider

Seed Round in 2022
Rider is an e-commerce logistics startup based in Pakistan that focuses on providing technology-driven, customer-centric solutions for last-mile delivery. The company specializes in delivering products from online sellers to customers' doorsteps, facilitating the logistics of e-commerce transactions. Rider offers services such as cash on delivery and a cash now, deliver later option, which allows vendors to receive payments promptly while ensuring timely delivery of goods to their customers. This innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the logistics process for online merchants in Pakistan.

Upway

Series A in 2022
Upway provides certified, refurbished electric bicycles, making electric mobility more accessible. Each bike undergoes a 20-point inspection and professional reconditioning, and is sold with a one-year warranty. The company curates a selection of quality e-bikes and verifies there is no structural damage to the frame, mechanical components, drive system, or battery, ensuring reliability. Founded in 2019 in Gennevilliers, Île-de-France, by Stephane Ficaja and Toussaint Wattinne, Upway also delivers bikes to customers' homes.

Alrik

Funding Round in 2022
Alrik is a technology company that provides a logistics workspace for construction material distributors. Its platform enables users to manage their vehicle fleets, facilitate online shipping, and monitor cost data, thereby streamlining operations and reducing expenses.

Navier

Seed Round in 2022
Navier is an American maritime company focused on zero-emission, hydrofoil electric vessels designed to redefine waterborne transportation for people and goods. The company develops high-performance electric boats with hydrofoil technology that enable smooth, quiet operation on waterways, delivering eco-friendly transportation without sacrificing speed or utility. By combining energy-efficient propulsion with advanced hull design, Navier aims to lower operating costs and expand access to waterways, offering a scalable alternative to traditional marine transport.

Truck It In

Seed Round in 2022
Truck It In is a logistics technology company dedicated to simplifying road freight operations for over 3.3 million businesses in Pakistan. The platform connects shippers with truckers, offering access to a reliable fleet of trucks at competitive prices. By facilitating instant load availability and ensuring back-haul load assurance, Truck It In enhances the efficiency of logistics operations. The company's innovative approach automates the delivery tracking process, aiming to unlock significant resource potential within the logistics industry.

Baly

Seed Round in 2022
Baly is a mobile application offering car booking services and food/grocery delivery. It provides affordable taxi services with diverse options and accepts electronic payments.

Ofload

Series A in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that connects shippers with thousands of reliable carriers and manages end-to-end logistics through technology. The platform links small and medium-sized carriers with shippers, enabling shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably while reducing waste and increasing visibility into shipments. By optimizing capacity and coordinating transport across networks, Ofload improves efficiency throughout the fulfillment process.

Upway

Seed Round in 2021
Upway provides certified, refurbished electric bicycles, making electric mobility more accessible. Each bike undergoes a 20-point inspection and professional reconditioning, and is sold with a one-year warranty. The company curates a selection of quality e-bikes and verifies there is no structural damage to the frame, mechanical components, drive system, or battery, ensuring reliability. Founded in 2019 in Gennevilliers, Île-de-France, by Stephane Ficaja and Toussaint Wattinne, Upway also delivers bikes to customers' homes.

everstox

Series A in 2021
Everstox is a Munich-based logistics-as-a-service provider offering a cloud-based platform that stores, fulfills, and ships goods across a unified network. It supports e-commerce and retail brands with scalable, data-driven fulfillment, pairing warehousing, tailored omnichannel services, and rapid shipping across Germany, the UK, Europe and the United States. By coordinating inventory and transportation through one technology-enabled solution, the platform streamlines warehousing operations, automates processes, and aims to reduce transport emissions within the logistics network.

Rider

Seed Round in 2021
Rider is an e-commerce logistics startup based in Pakistan that focuses on providing technology-driven, customer-centric solutions for last-mile delivery. The company specializes in delivering products from online sellers to customers' doorsteps, facilitating the logistics of e-commerce transactions. Rider offers services such as cash on delivery and a cash now, deliver later option, which allows vendors to receive payments promptly while ensuring timely delivery of goods to their customers. This innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the logistics process for online merchants in Pakistan.

Musa

Series A in 2021
Musa is a smart city solution that provides a platform designed to connect waste generators, haulers, and recyclers, aiming to transform the waste management industry. The company focuses on ensuring that all waste is redirected into a productive reuse chain, promoting a world where waste can be effectively recycled and reused. By utilizing technology and developing innovative business models, Musa seeks to create significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. Their approach simplifies waste disposal by coordinating collection through specialized transporters and directing various types of waste to appropriate recyclers, ultimately contributing to a cleaner environment for communities.

Truck It In

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Truck It In is a logistics technology company dedicated to simplifying road freight operations for over 3.3 million businesses in Pakistan. The platform connects shippers with truckers, offering access to a reliable fleet of trucks at competitive prices. By facilitating instant load availability and ensuring back-haul load assurance, Truck It In enhances the efficiency of logistics operations. The company's innovative approach automates the delivery tracking process, aiming to unlock significant resource potential within the logistics industry.

MightyFly

Seed Round in 2021
MightyFly specializes in autonomous freight delivery systems, utilizing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to provide rapid, efficient, and carbon-neutral package transport for businesses and governments. Their patent-pending technology offers a cargo capacity of up to 500 pounds, a range of 600 miles, and speed of 150 mph.

Truckoo

Seed Round in 2021
Truckoo digitizes the commercial vehicle market by connecting sellers and buyers worldwide through a digital platform. The company provides a purchasing network for dealers and repair shops, enabling transactions for heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment. Vehicles are inspected by partner repair shops, ensuring a digital, transparent and reliable process of buying and selling for logistics companies and fleet operators, reducing downtime, travel, and costs associated with traditional on-site inspections while expanding global reach.

Truck It In

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Truck It In is a logistics technology company dedicated to simplifying road freight operations for over 3.3 million businesses in Pakistan. The platform connects shippers with truckers, offering access to a reliable fleet of trucks at competitive prices. By facilitating instant load availability and ensuring back-haul load assurance, Truck It In enhances the efficiency of logistics operations. The company's innovative approach automates the delivery tracking process, aiming to unlock significant resource potential within the logistics industry.

Ofload

Venture Round in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that connects shippers with thousands of reliable carriers and manages end-to-end logistics through technology. The platform links small and medium-sized carriers with shippers, enabling shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably while reducing waste and increasing visibility into shipments. By optimizing capacity and coordinating transport across networks, Ofload improves efficiency throughout the fulfillment process.

everstox

Seed Round in 2020
Everstox is a Munich-based logistics-as-a-service provider offering a cloud-based platform that stores, fulfills, and ships goods across a unified network. It supports e-commerce and retail brands with scalable, data-driven fulfillment, pairing warehousing, tailored omnichannel services, and rapid shipping across Germany, the UK, Europe and the United States. By coordinating inventory and transportation through one technology-enabled solution, the platform streamlines warehousing operations, automates processes, and aims to reduce transport emissions within the logistics network.

Tiggy

Seed Round in 2020
Tiggy is a grocery delivery platform focused on transforming the way consumers purchase everyday essentials. Operating in Vancouver, the company provides a diverse selection of products across categories such as grocery, personal care, pet supplies, and fresh produce. Tiggy distinguishes itself by offering free delivery with no hidden fees or subscription requirements, allowing customers to conveniently avoid long queues and the burden of carrying heavy bags. The platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by prioritizing accessibility and efficiency in everyday purchases.

Musa

Seed Round in 2020
Musa is a smart city solution that provides a platform designed to connect waste generators, haulers, and recyclers, aiming to transform the waste management industry. The company focuses on ensuring that all waste is redirected into a productive reuse chain, promoting a world where waste can be effectively recycled and reused. By utilizing technology and developing innovative business models, Musa seeks to create significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. Their approach simplifies waste disposal by coordinating collection through specialized transporters and directing various types of waste to appropriate recyclers, ultimately contributing to a cleaner environment for communities.

Ofload

Seed Round in 2020
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that connects shippers with thousands of reliable carriers and manages end-to-end logistics through technology. The platform links small and medium-sized carriers with shippers, enabling shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably while reducing waste and increasing visibility into shipments. By optimizing capacity and coordinating transport across networks, Ofload improves efficiency throughout the fulfillment process.

BeGo

Seed Round in 2020
BeGo is a company focused on enhancing the trade dynamics between the United States and Mexico through its innovative marketplace platform. It has developed a fleet management application that assists businesses in tracking the status of their merchandise. This application allows users to find, quote, and book transport fleets while providing real-time updates on the location and status of goods. By offering automatic notifications for key milestones, such as when merchandise is picked up or arrives at its destination, BeGo aims to streamline logistics and improve the efficiency of cross-border trade.

BeGo

Seed Round in 2020
BeGo is a company focused on enhancing the trade dynamics between the United States and Mexico through its innovative marketplace platform. It has developed a fleet management application that assists businesses in tracking the status of their merchandise. This application allows users to find, quote, and book transport fleets while providing real-time updates on the location and status of goods. By offering automatic notifications for key milestones, such as when merchandise is picked up or arrives at its destination, BeGo aims to streamline logistics and improve the efficiency of cross-border trade.

Kovi

Series A in 2019
Kovi is a digital car rental platform operating in Latin America, enabling mobility for ride-hailing and delivery drivers through an online on-demand service. It employs an asset-light model by partnering with automakers and traditional rental companies to offer flexible, affordable vehicle access. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, Kovi serves markets in Brazil and Mexico, advancing safer, more accessible transportation for millions of users.

Shipwell

Series B in 2019
Shipwell, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based transportation management system designed to optimize and automate the logistics of freight shipping. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, Shipwell offers software solutions for managing various freight types, including truckload and less-than-truckload shipments, as well as e-commerce and parcel shipping. The platform enables real-time communication between shippers, brokers, and carriers, facilitating a seamless process for moving goods. Shipwell leverages advanced analytics to identify opportunities within supply chain networks, enhancing operational efficiency. The company's business model includes charging commissions on freight services and fees for its software platform, thereby providing a marketplace for shippers to connect with freight carriers while ensuring competitive rates and effective tracking capabilities.

Forto

Series B in 2019
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

Kovi

Seed Round in 2019
Kovi is a digital car rental platform operating in Latin America, enabling mobility for ride-hailing and delivery drivers through an online on-demand service. It employs an asset-light model by partnering with automakers and traditional rental companies to offer flexible, affordable vehicle access. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, Kovi serves markets in Brazil and Mexico, advancing safer, more accessible transportation for millions of users.

Trusk

Series A in 2019
Trusk is a freight forwarder that specializes in on-demand transportation of furniture and other items. The company operates a network of qualified and insured transport professionals, known as Truskers, who are trained in the company's core values through Trusk Academy. This training ensures high-quality service and expertise in the handling of goods. Trusk offers real-time tracking for its deliveries, enabling customers to monitor their shipments and ensuring a seamless experience. By providing affordable and efficient transportation solutions, Trusk addresses the logistical needs of individuals and businesses looking to move their items.

Shipwell

Series A in 2018
Shipwell, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based transportation management system designed to optimize and automate the logistics of freight shipping. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, Shipwell offers software solutions for managing various freight types, including truckload and less-than-truckload shipments, as well as e-commerce and parcel shipping. The platform enables real-time communication between shippers, brokers, and carriers, facilitating a seamless process for moving goods. Shipwell leverages advanced analytics to identify opportunities within supply chain networks, enhancing operational efficiency. The company's business model includes charging commissions on freight services and fees for its software platform, thereby providing a marketplace for shippers to connect with freight carriers while ensuring competitive rates and effective tracking capabilities.

Forto

Series A in 2017
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

CarDash

Seed Round in 2017
CarDash uses technology to make auto care transparent and convenient. We offer complete consumer and fleet services for the automotive industry, including scheduled maintenance, oil changes, tires and more! CarDash is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Grabr

Seed Round in 2017
Grabr Inc. is a company that provides a platform designed to connect shoppers with travelers to facilitate peer-to-peer delivery services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Grabr offers an application that enables users to post items they wish to acquire from abroad and receive offers from travelers willing to deliver those items. Users can choose the best offer, arrange secure payment, and meet the traveler in a public location to receive their goods. This service aims to help individuals obtain unique or hard-to-find items from around the world while allowing travelers to earn money on their journeys. The Grabr application is accessible via major platforms, including the App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Store.

Quiqup

Series B in 2017
Quiqup Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in on-demand delivery services. The company offers a platform that enables businesses, including retailers and restaurants, to provide customers with on-demand, same-day, and scheduled delivery options. Quiqup's services are powered by a fleet of professional couriers and supported by a platform for delivery management and automation. Additionally, Quiqup works with larger businesses to design custom logistics solutions tailored to their specific needs.

HipCar

Venture Round in 2017
HipCar is a car-sharing application operating in Indonesia that allows users to rent vehicles on an hourly or daily basis. The platform simplifies the rental process by enabling users to upload their driver's license and ID card, facilitating quick registration without the need for surveys. HipCar offers 24-hour access to its fleet, with a minimum rental period of just 15 minutes. Through its application, users can easily register, book, pay for, and manage their rentals, including locking and unlocking the vehicles. This convenience makes it straightforward for individuals to pick up and drive cars from various locations according to their needs.

Trusk

Series A in 2016
Trusk is a freight forwarder that specializes in on-demand transportation of furniture and other items. The company operates a network of qualified and insured transport professionals, known as Truskers, who are trained in the company's core values through Trusk Academy. This training ensures high-quality service and expertise in the handling of goods. Trusk offers real-time tracking for its deliveries, enabling customers to monitor their shipments and ensuring a seamless experience. By providing affordable and efficient transportation solutions, Trusk addresses the logistical needs of individuals and businesses looking to move their items.

Movinga

Series C in 2016
Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

Forto

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

Movinga

Series A in 2015
Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

Quiqup

Series A in 2015
Quiqup Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in on-demand delivery services. The company offers a platform that enables businesses, including retailers and restaurants, to provide customers with on-demand, same-day, and scheduled delivery options. Quiqup's services are powered by a fleet of professional couriers and supported by a platform for delivery management and automation. Additionally, Quiqup works with larger businesses to design custom logistics solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Traveloka

Series A in 2013
Traveloka is an online travel aggregator based in Indonesia, primarily focused on helping customers search for and book various travel options. It operates a comprehensive platform that enables users to compare and book flights, hotels, villas, apartments, transportation, tours, holiday packages, and activities. By providing a user-friendly search engine, Traveloka aims to simplify the travel planning process, allowing individuals to find accommodations and tickets that meet their specific needs. The company has expanded its operations to six countries and continues to explore new initiatives to enhance its impact in the travel industry.
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