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Fund profile

Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital

Berlin, Germany

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About

Global Founders Capital (GFC), an international venture capital firm, is known for its comprehensive support of early-stage startups through to their growth stages and eventual IPOs. Founded by Oliver and Marc Samwer, GFC boasts a diverse and impressive portfolio, having backed many successful companies across various sectors. Some of their most notable investments include high-profile startups like Facebook, Slack, LinkedIn, Zalando, Delivery Hero, Revolut, Canva, HelloFresh, and Jumia. These investments highlight GFC's focus on technology, e-commerce, and fintech sectors​​. GFC operates globally, with a presence in multiple continents, providing extensive support to its portfolio companies. Their platform is designed to assist founders with resources and guidance necessary to scale their businesses effectively. This approach has led to numerous successful exits and a robust portfolio of companies that have become leaders in their industries​. By continuously supporting innovative entrepreneurs and leveraging a global network, GFC remains a prominent player in the venture capital landscape, fostering growth and success in startups worldwide.

Details

Average check

$500K-$1M

Round

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Sharing economy
Social media
Software & Apps
Space economy
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
Travel & Tourism
VR & AR
Web 3.0

Geo focus

Israel
MENA
LatAm
Europe
Africa
Oceania
USA
Canada

Highlights

$54.7k

Historical average check

$200M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

995

Investments

Fintech & Financial services

Software & Apps

E-commerce & Retail

Legal & Professional services

Healthtech & Wellness

Data & Analytics

Real Estate & Proptech

Other

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Website

globalfounderscapital.com

Email

contact@globalfounderscapital.com

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