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 Rental

Getmomo

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a digital banking platform designed to simplify the management of rental deposits and rents. The company's platform quickly sets up rental deposits and creates rental accounts without changing their existing software that facilitates digital tenancy contracts, simplifies inventory management, and provides digital claims settlement, enabling landlords to secure rental units in seconds, open accounts with just a few clicks, and spend less time monitoring rent to reduce costs and increase income efficiently.

Zenbase

Seed Round in 2022
Zenbase is a leader in flexible rent payments, and is committed to economic inclusion that fosters financial empowerment for renters. Our solutions improve the financial wellness of renters while improving operational efficiency for property managers. Rent is usually due on the 1st of the month but that doesn’t align with most people’s bi-monthly pay cycle. We’ve fixed that misalignment and provided other financial tools to help level the playing field.

AMORA

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a real estate platform intended to help Brazilians in the process of buying their properties. The company's platform helps to find the property, evaluate it and buy the property that has been chosen, enabling customers to buy the house of their choice and save by keeping part of the amount they pay in a deposit.

OwnHome

Series A in 2022
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

Awning

Seed Round in 2021
Awning is a technology platform and brokerage designed to simplify and enhance the process of investing in single-family rental properties. It aims to make real estate investment accessible to individuals by utilizing a proprietary database of transaction data and artificial intelligence to connect clients with suitable properties. The platform assists investors throughout the entire process, including property underwriting, negotiation, financing, and insurance. By providing these comprehensive services remotely, Awning enables clients to invest passively in real estate, facilitating the growth of their net worth through rental homes.

Morada Uno

Seed Round in 2021
Morada Uno underwrites and insures house rentals by equipping real estate professionals with tools and technology. The company aims to simplify and create trust and security in real estate transactions, promoting fairness in every interaction, and promoting a positive change in the mentality and way of doing things in Mexico.

OwnHome

Seed Round in 2021
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

Viya

Seed Round in 2020
Viya provides fully-furnished room rentals for young professionals. It strives to build a unique community through events, exclusive deals or spaces and value add services that solve for the complicated lives of co-livers. The company was co-founded in 2019 by Eugenio Villarreal and Francisco Puente.

Ender

Seed Round in 2019
Ender is a real estate company that specializes in property management solutions for rental home owners. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Ender offers a platform designed to enhance efficiency in managing rental properties. The company employs advanced technology to automate various aspects of the leasing process, including tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and rent collection. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure self-showings and streamlines online applications and payment processes. By integrating smart home technology and hospitality principles, Ender aims to improve tenant experiences and simplify day-to-day operations for property owners.

Kovi

Series A in 2019
Kovi Tecnologia Ltda. is a car rental service based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2018. The company specializes in providing rental cars across various segments, including hatchbacks, sedans, and sports utility vehicles, primarily targeting on-demand drivers in Latin America. Kovi operates an online platform that facilitates rentals for rideshare and delivery drivers, emphasizing convenience and cost-effectiveness. By partnering with automakers and traditional car rental companies, Kovi adopts an asset-light model, enabling it to offer flexible rental solutions that streamline transportation for users. The company's focus on leveraging technology aims to enhance accessibility and security in the car rental market.

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.

Knotel

Series C in 2019
Knotel is a flexible workspace platform that provides tailored office solutions for established and growing companies. Founded in 2016, it offers over 5 million square feet of space across more than 300 locations on four continents. Knotel focuses on enabling businesses to scale according to their own needs by eliminating the risks associated with long-term leases. Each workspace is customized by a dedicated team of architects, interior designers, and workplace strategists, ensuring that it aligns with the unique requirements of each client. By emphasizing flexibility and cost-effectiveness, Knotel aims to transform commercial real estate and support companies in prioritizing their operations and culture.

Lyght GmbH

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lyght GmbH is a Berlin-based company established in 2018 that operates an online platform for furniture rental services. The company offers a range of furniture items, including sofas, armchairs, tables, and beds, allowing customers to rent these items for as long as they desire. This approach provides flexibility without the financial burden and commitment associated with ownership. Additionally, Lyght GmbH emphasizes sustainability by adopting a circular model that addresses the environmental impact of furniture consumption.

Tenderd

Seed Round in 2019
Tenderd LLC operates an on-demand marketplace in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializing in the rental of heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers and cranes. The company connects equipment owners with construction and engineering firms across the Middle East and North Africa, offering a comprehensive fleet distributed throughout the UAE. Tenderd ensures high standards by inspecting and verifying both the machines and their operators. The platform not only facilitates equipment rentals but also manages a network of contractors to assist clients with their construction needs. Additionally, Tenderd provides analytics capabilities to optimize fleet utilization, monitor fuel consumption, and track equipment performance, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.

Cityfurnish

Series A in 2019
Cityfurnish is an online furniture rental platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of household goods, including modern and contemporary wooden furniture, appliances, and fitness equipment. Through its platform, Cityfurnish provides consumers with access to slightly used and refurbished products on a convenient monthly rental basis, making quality furnishings more affordable and accessible. The service is designed to cater to the needs of individuals seeking flexible and cost-effective solutions for their home and lifestyle requirements.

Proprioo

Series B in 2019
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

Kovi

Seed Round in 2019
Kovi Tecnologia Ltda. is a car rental service based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2018. The company specializes in providing rental cars across various segments, including hatchbacks, sedans, and sports utility vehicles, primarily targeting on-demand drivers in Latin America. Kovi operates an online platform that facilitates rentals for rideshare and delivery drivers, emphasizing convenience and cost-effectiveness. By partnering with automakers and traditional car rental companies, Kovi adopts an asset-light model, enabling it to offer flexible rental solutions that streamline transportation for users. The company's focus on leveraging technology aims to enhance accessibility and security in the car rental market.

REZI

Series A in 2018
REZI is a property rental company that focuses on enhancing the rental experience for both landlords and tenants through its advanced technology and analytics. The company has developed a platform that employs proprietary analytics and advanced screening methods to efficiently identify long-term tenants. This system not only facilitates the tenant search process but also allows tenants to manage their rent payments conveniently, including the option for automatic recurring payments. By leveraging technology and financial products, REZI aims to streamline the rental process, making it more efficient and user-friendly for all parties involved.

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.

Boatsetter

Series A in 2018
Boatsetter operates a peer-to-peer boat rental platform that connects boat owners, captains, and individuals seeking water-based experiences. The platform facilitates both short and long-term boat charters and rentals, making boating accessible to users regardless of their experience level. By unlocking the idle capacity of privately owned vessels, Boatsetter allows owners to monetize their boats while providing renters with a range of options. The company emphasizes customer support and offers insurance coverage, ensuring a seamless experience for all users. With a collaborative approach, Boatsetter draws inspiration from successful models in the sharing economy, such as home rentals and ride-sharing, and has built a national network of marine-industry partners to enhance its services across the United States.

Proprioo

Series A in 2018
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2017
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

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.

Grover

Seed Round in 2017
Grover Group GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform allowing customers to rent consumer electronic products through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2015, Grover offers a diverse range of over 1,500 products across various categories, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, cameras, gaming equipment, home entertainment systems, and smart home devices. This approach enables both private customers and businesses to access the latest technology without the financial burden of ownership, promoting flexibility and convenience in the consumer electronics market. With additional offices in Austria and the Netherlands, Grover is committed to enhancing the access economy by providing a simple and efficient rental service.

HipCar

Venture Round in 2017
HipCar is a car sharing application operating in Indonesia that allows users to rent vehicles conveniently and efficiently. Users can register and book cars through the application by simply uploading their driver's license and ID card, with a quick process that does not require a survey. The platform enables rentals on an hourly or daily basis, with cars available for rent any time of the day, including short-term options starting from a minimum of 15 minutes. The application facilitates seamless car access, allowing users to pay, lock, and unlock the vehicles, making it easy for them to pick up and drive from various locations.

OpenRent

Series A in 2017
OpenRent Ltd. is an online rental platform based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2011. The company provides a streamlined service that allows landlords to list properties and tenants to search for rentals, primarily in London. OpenRent facilitates the entire renting process online, eliminating traditional agent and administrative fees, which enables significant cost savings for users. All properties listed on the platform are guaranteed to be available, and landlords can manage aspects such as inquiries, viewings, contract signing, and deposit handling through the platform. OpenRent charges a nominal fee of £29 per property, with the first listing offered for free, thus providing an accessible alternative to conventional rental agents.

Proprioo

Seed Round in 2017
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

Knotel

Series A in 2017
Knotel is a flexible workspace platform that provides tailored office solutions for established and growing companies. Founded in 2016, it offers over 5 million square feet of space across more than 300 locations on four continents. Knotel focuses on enabling businesses to scale according to their own needs by eliminating the risks associated with long-term leases. Each workspace is customized by a dedicated team of architects, interior designers, and workplace strategists, ensuring that it aligns with the unique requirements of each client. By emphasizing flexibility and cost-effectiveness, Knotel aims to transform commercial real estate and support companies in prioritizing their operations and culture.

Grover

Seed Round in 2015
Grover Group GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform allowing customers to rent consumer electronic products through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2015, Grover offers a diverse range of over 1,500 products across various categories, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, cameras, gaming equipment, home entertainment systems, and smart home devices. This approach enables both private customers and businesses to access the latest technology without the financial burden of ownership, promoting flexibility and convenience in the consumer electronics market. With additional offices in Austria and the Netherlands, Grover is committed to enhancing the access economy by providing a simple and efficient rental service.

Girl Meets Dress

Series A in 2013
Girl Meets Dress Ltd. is an online luxury fashion rental platform based in London, specializing in providing women with access to a wide selection of designer apparel and accessories. Established in 2009, the company serves customers across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and several islands, offering over 4,000 designer pieces from more than 150 brands. The platform allows women to rent various types of dresses, including wedding guest dresses, gowns, cocktail dresses, and more, at a fraction of their retail prices. Alongside clothing, Girl Meets Dress also offers a range of accessories such as handbags, evening bags, hats, and jewelry, as well as beauty and hosiery products. Customers can enjoy convenient next-day delivery and return the items effortlessly in prepaid packaging, making it a practical solution for special occasions. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to fashion rental, being awarded multiple accolades in the retail industry.
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