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 SME

HitPay

Series A in 2022
HitPay is an omni-channel digital payments platform tailored for small business owners and direct-to-consumer sellers in Singapore. The company develops payment processing software that simplifies the complexities of omnichannel selling, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). HitPay's platform features a mobile point of sale system that facilitates secure, one-click purchases across various channels. It supports several alternative payment methods and enables transactions without the need for an account, as well as the collection and payment in multiple currencies. This comprehensive solution aims to streamline the payment process for SMEs and direct-to-consumer sellers, enhancing their ability to manage transactions efficiently.

Symmetrical

Series A in 2022
Symmetrical Labs Sp. z o.o. is a financial software development company headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with a focus on creating innovative solutions for partners and investors. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in a cloud computing platform that enhances payroll systems as part of the embedded finance stack. Its offerings include ethical financial products such as salary-on-demand services, zero-interest employee loans, and automated financial advisory tools. These solutions enable partners to efficiently provide credit to clients and employees, while also helping institutional investors reduce client acquisition costs and deliver financing directly to end-users. Through its technology, Symmetrical aims to empower individuals with flexible access to their salaries, enhancing financial well-being.

Norma

Seed Round in 2021
“One-stop shop” banking and financial management platform for freelancers & micro-SMEs providing integrated products to save time and money. We are working hard to build a financial platform that will help small-business owners easily manage daily financial operations.

SouSmile

Series B in 2021
SouSmile is a dental beauty startup focused on making smile enhancement accessible to all. The company offers its own brand of invisible aligners and whitening gels, available at its strategically located retail locations. At these sites, a team of dentists collaborates with patients to develop personalized treatment plans. Utilizing advanced technology, SouSmile captures images of the patient's dental arch through a digitally powered device, which includes a scanner and a panoramic x-ray. This technology allows for the creation of custom invisible aligners, enabling orthodontists to provide tailored solutions for teeth alignment and whitening.

Spenmo

Series A in 2021
Spenmo is an expense management platform that assists businesses in overseeing their spending. It provides tools for tracking company cards, automating invoice payments, and managing digital ledgers for transactions. The platform integrates various features such as internal spend management, corporate cards, automated bill payments, and approval workflows, allowing companies to streamline their accounting processes. By offering a comprehensive view of expenses, Spenmo enables organizations to decentralize spending, digitize operations, and significantly reduce the time dedicated to financial management tasks.

MODIFI

Venture Round in 2021
MODIFI GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform designed to facilitate global trade financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By providing access to digital trade financing, MODIFI aims to empower these businesses to engage in international trade, which is essential for their growth and development. The platform offers a streamlined financing process that reduces paperwork and ensures quick access to funds, allowing SMEs to enhance their liquidity and build robust international partnerships. MODIFI's commitment to transparency and flexibility in trade finance helps SMEs navigate the complexities of global commerce and fosters local economic development.

HitPay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HitPay is an omni-channel digital payments platform tailored for small business owners and direct-to-consumer sellers in Singapore. The company develops payment processing software that simplifies the complexities of omnichannel selling, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). HitPay's platform features a mobile point of sale system that facilitates secure, one-click purchases across various channels. It supports several alternative payment methods and enables transactions without the need for an account, as well as the collection and payment in multiple currencies. This comprehensive solution aims to streamline the payment process for SMEs and direct-to-consumer sellers, enhancing their ability to manage transactions efficiently.

sevDesk

Series B in 2021
sevDesk is a developer of accounting software tailored for small businesses and freelancers. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate various accounting tasks, streamlining processes such as banking and invoicing. It enables users to scan and manage documents efficiently, whether for single or double bookkeeping. The software also generates revenue surplus without the need for a tax consultant, manages cash flow, and provides comprehensive reporting. Additionally, it calculates profit and loss automatically, offering clients real-time insights that enhance their overall accounting experience. By simplifying these processes, sevDesk aims to alleviate the burdens associated with traditional accounting methods.

Una Brands

Debt Financing in 2021
Una Brands provide a fast and fair way for e-commerce business owners to sell their companies.

Una Brands

Seed Round in 2021
Una Brands provide a fast and fair way for e-commerce business owners to sell their companies.

Reap

Seed Round in 2020
Reap Technologies Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based financial technology company founded in 2018, focusing on enhancing the operational capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a comprehensive software platform that allows businesses to manage cash flow, access instant credit, and earn rebates through a credit-based payments system. Reap's online platform enables SMEs to streamline their transactions by paying expenses and collecting revenues entirely via credit card, thereby digitizing day-to-day finances. This innovation helps businesses improve capital efficiency and smooth cash flow, addressing a critical need for effective financial management. Reap advocates for the modernization of core business processes, aiming to replace traditional payment methods like cash and bank transfers with more efficient digital solutions. With a successful playbook in developed Asian markets, Reap plans to expand into emerging Southeast Asian countries, continuously innovating to enhance tools for financing, transactions, and data automation for SMEs.

Symmetrical

Seed Round in 2020
Symmetrical Labs Sp. z o.o. is a financial software development company headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with a focus on creating innovative solutions for partners and investors. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in a cloud computing platform that enhances payroll systems as part of the embedded finance stack. Its offerings include ethical financial products such as salary-on-demand services, zero-interest employee loans, and automated financial advisory tools. These solutions enable partners to efficiently provide credit to clients and employees, while also helping institutional investors reduce client acquisition costs and deliver financing directly to end-users. Through its technology, Symmetrical aims to empower individuals with flexible access to their salaries, enhancing financial well-being.

SouSmile

Series A in 2019
SouSmile is a dental beauty startup focused on making smile enhancement accessible to all. The company offers its own brand of invisible aligners and whitening gels, available at its strategically located retail locations. At these sites, a team of dentists collaborates with patients to develop personalized treatment plans. Utilizing advanced technology, SouSmile captures images of the patient's dental arch through a digitally powered device, which includes a scanner and a panoramic x-ray. This technology allows for the creation of custom invisible aligners, enabling orthodontists to provide tailored solutions for teeth alignment and whitening.

sevDesk

Series B in 2019
sevDesk is a developer of accounting software tailored for small businesses and freelancers. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate various accounting tasks, streamlining processes such as banking and invoicing. It enables users to scan and manage documents efficiently, whether for single or double bookkeeping. The software also generates revenue surplus without the need for a tax consultant, manages cash flow, and provides comprehensive reporting. Additionally, it calculates profit and loss automatically, offering clients real-time insights that enhance their overall accounting experience. By simplifying these processes, sevDesk aims to alleviate the burdens associated with traditional accounting methods.

MODIFI

Series A in 2019
MODIFI GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform designed to facilitate global trade financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By providing access to digital trade financing, MODIFI aims to empower these businesses to engage in international trade, which is essential for their growth and development. The platform offers a streamlined financing process that reduces paperwork and ensures quick access to funds, allowing SMEs to enhance their liquidity and build robust international partnerships. MODIFI's commitment to transparency and flexibility in trade finance helps SMEs navigate the complexities of global commerce and fosters local economic development.

Seawise Capital

Seed Round in 2019
Seawise Capital Inc is a trade finance company based in Santa Clara, California, focused on supporting Indian exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company addresses the significant gap in trade finance, estimated at $1.5 trillion, by providing working capital against the strength of international customers. Seawise Capital offers collateral-free financing by discounting invoices from overseas clients, allowing exporters to access necessary funds without pledging business or personal assets. Additionally, the company has developed an online platform that enables users to upload invoices and receive payments in real time, thereby streamlining the financing process for businesses seeking to enhance their operational efficiency.

SouSmile

Seed Round in 2019
SouSmile is a dental beauty startup focused on making smile enhancement accessible to all. The company offers its own brand of invisible aligners and whitening gels, available at its strategically located retail locations. At these sites, a team of dentists collaborates with patients to develop personalized treatment plans. Utilizing advanced technology, SouSmile captures images of the patient's dental arch through a digitally powered device, which includes a scanner and a panoramic x-ray. This technology allows for the creation of custom invisible aligners, enabling orthodontists to provide tailored solutions for teeth alignment and whitening.

MODIFI

Seed Round in 2018
MODIFI GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform designed to facilitate global trade financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By providing access to digital trade financing, MODIFI aims to empower these businesses to engage in international trade, which is essential for their growth and development. The platform offers a streamlined financing process that reduces paperwork and ensures quick access to funds, allowing SMEs to enhance their liquidity and build robust international partnerships. MODIFI's commitment to transparency and flexibility in trade finance helps SMEs navigate the complexities of global commerce and fosters local economic development.

Innolend

Seed Round in 2017
Innolend GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its online platform. The company focuses on optimizing cash flow for businesses by offering loans ranging from 5,000 to 250,000 euros. Innolend’s services facilitate quick and transparent access to financing, helping SMEs manage outstanding invoices and bridge financial gaps effectively. The platform emphasizes ease of use, confidentiality, and efficiency in delivering financial support to its clients.

Innolend

Seed Round in 2016
Innolend GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its online platform. The company focuses on optimizing cash flow for businesses by offering loans ranging from 5,000 to 250,000 euros. Innolend’s services facilitate quick and transparent access to financing, helping SMEs manage outstanding invoices and bridge financial gaps effectively. The platform emphasizes ease of use, confidentiality, and efficiency in delivering financial support to its clients.

Swipii

Seed Round in 2016
Swipii Labs Ltd. operates a customer loyalty and marketing platform specifically designed for small businesses. Founded in 2012 and based in Glasgow, the company offers a suite of digital tools that enable businesses to implement loyalty programs, boost online reviews, and attract new customers. Swipii's app facilitates cashback rewards on purchases, allowing users to earn points automatically through card-linking technology. This platform not only helps local businesses compete with larger brands but also encourages consumers to discover local offers and share them within their communities. By providing these services, Swipii aims to enhance customer engagement and loyalty while supporting the growth of small businesses.

SMACC

Series A in 2016
SMACC offers machine learning technology to automate manual document-based processing tasks in finance departments. Their AI-solutions comprise document data capturing services, accounting & controlling automation, intelligent workflow application and document management solutions. Their clients benefit from up to 90% reduction in processing time and cost.
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