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

Leonardo Banchik

Partner

Philippe Collet

Partner

Tito Costa

Partner

Onur Erbay

Partner

Roel Janssen

Partner

Mariam Kremer

Partner

Benedikt Körling

Partner

Soheil Mirpour

Partner, Head of Growth and PE and COO

Matthias Müller

Partner

Fabricio Pettena

Partner

David Sainteff

Partner

Oliver Samwer

Investor

Donald Stalter

Partner

Dominik Unuetzer

Partner

Sebastian Waldmann

Principal

Past deals in Fashion

Rabbit mart

Seed Round in 2025
At Rabbit, we plan to change how the world shops. Retail has witnessed one revolution before with the introduction of E-Commerce that changed how customers order stuff and the second revolution is here! We are proud to be among the pioneers, a handful of global entrepreneurs that are leading and shaping the retail's second revolution We are funded by amazing VCs that are helping us build the next big thing You feel it is vague? that's intended as we are still building in stealth. but trust us, it is COOL!

Ankorstore

Series C in 2022
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace established in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform connects independent shop owners and specialist brands with neighborhood retailers across Europe. Ankorstore enables retailers to discover a diverse range of on-trend brands and products that are typically unavailable on major e-commerce platforms or in large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities, allowing them to test sales with ease. For brands and designers, Ankorstore facilitates direct sales to stores, enhancing cash flow management through payment upon delivery and streamlined return processes. This marketplace fosters a collaborative environment where both retailers and brands can thrive.

Arive

Series A in 2022
Established in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, Arive is transforming the e-commerce landscape by offering a fast and luxurious shopping experience through its app. This platform provides a curated selection of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and design products from esteemed brands, all delivered within hours. Arive emphasizes sustainability by utilizing 100% sustainable vehicles for all deliveries, thereby promoting eco-friendly practices within its operations. The app not only facilitates high-end shopping but also supports local stores by integrating their offerings, allowing customers to shop sustainably while contributing to the success of their communities. Arive's diverse team hails from various countries, enriching its approach and fostering a global perspective in its operations. The company is supported by notable venture capital firms, which underscores its potential for innovation and growth in the competitive online retail market.

Rabbit mart

Pre Seed Round in 2021
At Rabbit, we plan to change how the world shops. Retail has witnessed one revolution before with the introduction of E-Commerce that changed how customers order stuff and the second revolution is here! We are proud to be among the pioneers, a handful of global entrepreneurs that are leading and shaping the retail's second revolution We are funded by amazing VCs that are helping us build the next big thing You feel it is vague? that's intended as we are still building in stealth. but trust us, it is COOL!

ZAX

Series A in 2021
ZAX operates a platform and online marketplace serving suppliers and resellers in Latin America, providing product discovery, sales, marketing, trust, payment, credit and logistics services. It connects bulk buyers and sellers of fashion and related products—apparel, footwear, beauty products, accessories, home products and cosmetics—enabling shopkeepers to discover, purchase and resell products within a single ecosystem.

Kafene

Series A in 2021
Kafene is a fintech platform that enables flexible purchase options and underwriting for consumers across a broad range of products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. The company combines data inputs with artificial intelligence and machine learning to underwrite and approve payments through a digital payments ecosystem that includes app-based wallets. It provides near-instantaneous decisioning and ongoing servicing for merchants and customers, offering flexible repayment terms and a no-obligation return option if a consumer cannot continue payments, helping avoid traditional debt traps. By integrating payment processing, underwriting, and servicing, Kafene helps merchants extend credit while giving buyers access to purchases with terms aligned to their credit profile.

Ankorstore

Series B in 2021
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace established in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform connects independent shop owners and specialist brands with neighborhood retailers across Europe. Ankorstore enables retailers to discover a diverse range of on-trend brands and products that are typically unavailable on major e-commerce platforms or in large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities, allowing them to test sales with ease. For brands and designers, Ankorstore facilitates direct sales to stores, enhancing cash flow management through payment upon delivery and streamlined return processes. This marketplace fosters a collaborative environment where both retailers and brands can thrive.

Uable

Seed Round in 2020
Uable is the world’s first super-app for teens that enables a revolutionary way for 13-19 year olds to earn, spend and become independent through content and community. It incentivizes them to both create and consume content, make friends and explore their interests — all within multiple micro-communities called Clubs. These Clubs cater to teen interests and include everything from General Hangouts to Gaming, from Fashion to Sports and from Entrepreneurship to Engineering, Motivation to Design etc. Through the ‘U-Coins’ that these teens earn on the app, they can grab products from the U-store, which includes gadgets, books, fashion accessories, apparel & more. The app aims to be a singular destination where teens can become self-reliant while networking, exploring, and having fun. Uable is one of most exciting teenager-oriented start-ups right now, founded by Saurabh Saxena, ex-co-founder, Vedantu. Having closed a Pre-Series A with top investors, we're determined to march forward on our purpose to keep building and growing into the ultimate teen companion. Come join us on our mission to make teenage years amazing!

Ace & Tate

Venture Round in 2020
Ace & Tate is a designer of frames providing quality frames at a fair price, which allows users to continuously update their eyewear. It provides its users with the possibility to match their frames with every occasion and all of their favorite styles. Ace & Tate was founded in 2013 and is based in Amsterdam.

Goodfair

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Goodfair operates an online marketplace for used and thrift clothing. It offers a range of recycled items such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts, sourced from charities and landfills. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company aims to reduce textile waste and make sustainable fashion accessible.

CUUP

Series A in 2020
CUUP Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of bras for women. Founded in 2017 by Kearnon O'Molony and Abby Morgan, CUUP focuses on providing a collection of bras that prioritize comfort, fit, and aesthetic appeal, catering to women of all sizes. The company operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer brand, selling its products online. CUUP aims to deliver lingerie that is flattering and unrestrictive, ensuring that each piece offers the necessary support while maintaining a commitment to quality design and performance.

Ankorstore

Seed Round in 2019
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace established in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform connects independent shop owners and specialist brands with neighborhood retailers across Europe. Ankorstore enables retailers to discover a diverse range of on-trend brands and products that are typically unavailable on major e-commerce platforms or in large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities, allowing them to test sales with ease. For brands and designers, Ankorstore facilitates direct sales to stores, enhancing cash flow management through payment upon delivery and streamlined return processes. This marketplace fosters a collaborative environment where both retailers and brands can thrive.

Lirecento

Venture Round in 2019
Lirecento is a clothing company that designs and manufactures jeans and trousers, focusing on making quality products affordable by selling directly to consumers and eliminating intermediaries. Its range emphasizes versatile trousers that are easy to wear for all occasions, combining style and comfort with a nod to traditional design, and the company aims to offer accessible, well-made garments that meet modern expectations for fit and practicality.

Neighborhood Goods

Series A in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

Novelship

Seed Round in 2019
Novelship is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of authentic, limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles from renowned brands such as Nike, Air Jordan, Yeezy, Supreme, and Kaws. The platform is tailored for the sneaker and streetwear community, ensuring that each item is meticulously curated and professionally authenticated to guarantee authenticity. By focusing on the booming Southeast Asian market, Novelship provides users access to a wide array of street fashion, allowing them to purchase verified footwear at competitive prices.

Goodfair

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Goodfair operates an online marketplace for used and thrift clothing. It offers a range of recycled items such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts, sourced from charities and landfills. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company aims to reduce textile waste and make sustainable fashion accessible.

Neighborhood Goods

Seed Round in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

ZAX

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ZAX operates a platform and online marketplace serving suppliers and resellers in Latin America, providing product discovery, sales, marketing, trust, payment, credit and logistics services. It connects bulk buyers and sellers of fashion and related products—apparel, footwear, beauty products, accessories, home products and cosmetics—enabling shopkeepers to discover, purchase and resell products within a single ecosystem.

Neighborhood Goods

Seed Round in 2018
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

Lily AI

Seed Round in 2017
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.

StyleLounge

Venture Round in 2016
StyleLounge is a meta-search engine platform that specializes in fashion and accessories, providing users with a convenient way to compare prices from various well-known brands and retailers. By allowing customers to input their desired product, color, and price range, StyleLounge streamlines the shopping experience, enabling users to quickly discover their favorite items across multiple shops. The platform also accommodates users who have specific brand preferences by presenting tailored options that align with their tastes. Ultimately, StyleLounge simplifies the fashion shopping process, ensuring that users can easily find and purchase items while potentially saving money on top brands.

Buying Show

Seed Round in 2016
Buying Show GmbH is an online platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company connects users, particularly fashion industry professionals, with a variety of brands and retailers globally. By providing a free registration process, it enables users to discover and engage with multiple retailers, negotiate orders, and create customized digital showrooms. The platform also offers comprehensive information about new and exclusive product collections. Founded by industry veterans frustrated with the traditional slow pace of the fashion sector, Buying Show aims to leverage technology to streamline sales cycles, reduce lead times, and enhance customer outreach, thereby facilitating a more efficient buying process even for smaller teams.

Craftsvilla

Series C in 2015
Craftsvilla is an online marketplace focused on Indian handmade and ethnic products. It offers a wide range of items including sarees, bridal wear, salwar suits, jewelry, bags and accessories, footwear, home décor, bath and beauty products, food and health items, gifts, and products for kids and spirituality. The platform connects designers and artisans with customers, emphasizing authentic materials, natural dyes, and quality checks to ensure product standards. Based in Mumbai, India, Craftsvilla serves as a curated destination for customers seeking traditional and contemporary Indian fashion and lifestyle goods across clothing, jewelry, home décor, and personal care through a single e-commerce experience.

Craftsvilla

Series B in 2015
Craftsvilla is an online marketplace focused on Indian handmade and ethnic products. It offers a wide range of items including sarees, bridal wear, salwar suits, jewelry, bags and accessories, footwear, home décor, bath and beauty products, food and health items, gifts, and products for kids and spirituality. The platform connects designers and artisans with customers, emphasizing authentic materials, natural dyes, and quality checks to ensure product standards. Based in Mumbai, India, Craftsvilla serves as a curated destination for customers seeking traditional and contemporary Indian fashion and lifestyle goods across clothing, jewelry, home décor, and personal care through a single e-commerce experience.

DaWanda

Venture Round in 2015
DaWanda GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in unique and handmade products. Founded in December 2006, the platform connects professional artisans, artists, and designers with consumers seeking distinctive items. DaWanda's extensive product range includes clothing, footwear, accessories, jewelry, furniture, toys, and homeware, allowing users to search by category, price, discount, and other preferences. The site also offers a dedicated section for gift ideas tailored to different recipients and occasions. Additionally, DaWanda provides DIY tutorials, enriching the shopping experience for customers interested in creativity and craftsmanship. The marketplace caters to a diverse clientele with a focus on handmade goods, promoting individual expression and sustainable fashion.

Girl Meets Dress

Series A in 2013
Girl Meets Dress Ltd. is an online luxury fashion rental platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing a wide range of designer dresses and apparel for women. Founded in 2009, the company caters to various occasions by offering wedding guest dresses, gowns, cocktail dresses, and black tie attire, among others, allowing customers to rent over 4,000 pieces from more than 150 designer brands at significantly reduced prices. In addition to dresses, Girl Meets Dress offers a selection of accessories, including handbags, hats, and jewelry, as well as beauty and hosiery products. The platform facilitates convenient rentals by delivering items directly to the customer's location and providing a prepaid return option. Recognized for its innovation in the fashion rental industry, Girl Meets Dress has garnered multiple awards and accolades, solidifying its position as a leading destination for designer dress rentals.

Videdressing

Series A in 2013
Founded in Paris in 2009, Videdressing operates an online marketplace facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion items. Its platform offers a curated selection of clothing, accessories, shoes, and other fashion products for men, women, and children. As of 2017, it has enabled over 1.5 million users to resell their wardrobe, with sellers earning €22 million and buyers saving €50 million compared to retail prices.

BuyVip

Series B in 2007
BuyVIP is a prominent online discount retail purchasing community based in Europe, founded in 2006. It has established itself as the leading private sales club on the continent, boasting over 3.6 million members. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, sports gear, home goods, beauty items, and electronics. BuyVIP's platform connects consumers with exclusive deals and promotions, making it a popular choice for bargain hunters looking for quality products at reduced prices.
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