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 Shopping

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!

Flash.co

Seed Round in 2022
Flash.co operates an innovative e-commerce platform designed to enhance the shopping experience for frequent consumers by providing them with unique email identities specifically for shopping purposes. The platform leverages AI and machine learning algorithms to create a unified digital identity for users, allowing them to navigate their shopping journeys more efficiently. By addressing common pain points in the shopping process, Flash.co aims to empower consumers with greater control over their purchases while rewarding them for their shopping activities. This approach not only streamlines the shopping experience but also incentivizes loyalty among power shoppers.

Zaapi

Seed Round in 2022
Zaapi is a digital commerce software company that provides e-commerce sellers with an integrated platform to manage their online businesses effectively. The company offers tools for building websites, managing inventory, and customizing online stores, enabling sellers to streamline their workflows and activities in one cohesive solution. Zaapi's platform supports sales through various channels, including web and social media, allowing users to manage communications from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LINE within a single system. This comprehensive approach ensures that e-commerce sellers can respond to customer inquiries promptly and maintain efficient operations, ultimately facilitating growth in their businesses.

Voly

Seed Round in 2021
VOLY is an online supermarket and delivery service that specializes in instant grocery delivery. Established in 2021 by Mark Heath and Thibault Henry, the company offers a wide range of essential household items, including fresh produce, baby formula, and cleaning supplies. VOLY's platform sources products directly from suppliers and utilizes its own micro-fulfillment centers to streamline the shopping experience. By employing full-time staff for deliveries, VOLY enables users to avoid the time-consuming task of visiting physical retail stores, making grocery shopping more convenient and efficient.

Trinio

Seed Round in 2021
Trinio is a company that specializes in enhancing e-commerce experiences by reducing friction in the payment process and increasing conversion rates. It operates a payment gateway platform that offers a customizable and secure infrastructure designed to facilitate seamless transactions for shoppers and e-commerce platforms. By focusing on fraud prevention and streamlined checkout processes, Trinio aims to improve user satisfaction and bolster the overall efficiency of online shopping.

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!

Favo

Series A in 2021
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that facilitates connections between local entrepreneurs and neighbors. The platform enables users to shop at wholesale prices while eliminating delivery costs and order management challenges through popular social media channels. By providing a streamlined and efficient buying experience, Favo allows customers to generate income without any upfront investment, fostering a sense of community and supporting local businesses.

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.

Goody

Series A in 2021
Goody is a corporate gifting platform that simplifies the process of sending gifts, making it as effortless as sending a text message. The company offers a curated selection of gifts, including robes, cookies, succulents, and spa treatments, which can be chosen without needing the recipient's size information. Recipients have the flexibility to select their preferred size or type of gift or exchange it for another option of similar value. Goody's payment system is designed to enhance user experience, as payments are only processed once the gift is received, ensuring a more personal and considerate gifting experience for both businesses and individuals.

Zaapi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zaapi is a digital commerce software company that provides e-commerce sellers with an integrated platform to manage their online businesses effectively. The company offers tools for building websites, managing inventory, and customizing online stores, enabling sellers to streamline their workflows and activities in one cohesive solution. Zaapi's platform supports sales through various channels, including web and social media, allowing users to manage communications from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LINE within a single system. This comprehensive approach ensures that e-commerce sellers can respond to customer inquiries promptly and maintain efficient operations, ultimately facilitating growth in their businesses.

Favo

Series A in 2021
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that facilitates connections between local entrepreneurs and neighbors. The platform enables users to shop at wholesale prices while eliminating delivery costs and order management challenges through popular social media channels. By providing a streamlined and efficient buying experience, Favo allows customers to generate income without any upfront investment, fostering a sense of community and supporting local businesses.

KiranaKart

Seed Round in 2021
At KiranaKart, we're building a better model for instant grocery delivery in India.

Voly

Pre Seed Round in 2021
VOLY is an online supermarket and delivery service that specializes in instant grocery delivery. Established in 2021 by Mark Heath and Thibault Henry, the company offers a wide range of essential household items, including fresh produce, baby formula, and cleaning supplies. VOLY's platform sources products directly from suppliers and utilizes its own micro-fulfillment centers to streamline the shopping experience. By employing full-time staff for deliveries, VOLY enables users to avoid the time-consuming task of visiting physical retail stores, making grocery shopping more convenient and efficient.

KiranaKart

Pre Seed Round in 2020
At KiranaKart, we're building a better model for instant grocery delivery in India.

ShoppingGives

Seed Round in 2020
ShoppingGives is a philanthropic platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, that aims to create social impact through everyday purchases. The company connects retailers with nonprofits, allowing customers to select charitable organizations to receive a percentage of their purchase at checkout. This integration enhances the shopping experience by making charitable giving seamless and accessible. Through its innovative technology, Change Commerce, ShoppingGives fosters a community where retailers can engage with their customers on a deeper level, promoting loyalty and trust while supporting various causes. This approach not only benefits nonprofits but also aligns with the values of socially conscious consumers.

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!

Klikdaily

Series A in 2020
Klikdaily is a mobile application-based company based in Tangerang, Indonesia, that addresses the needs of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market. The platform serves as a supply chain technology ecosystem aimed at empowering traditional retail businesses, such as mom-and-pop stores, by digitizing their supply chain processes. Through its application, Klikdaily connects users, including homemakers, with nearby supermarkets and pop-up stores, allowing them to purchase essential everyday products conveniently. The app provides features such as scheduling delivery times and setting reminders for household items, ensuring that customers receive their desired products directly at their doorstep, tailored to their budget and preferences.

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.

Klikdaily

Venture Round in 2019
Klikdaily is a mobile application-based company based in Tangerang, Indonesia, that addresses the needs of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market. The platform serves as a supply chain technology ecosystem aimed at empowering traditional retail businesses, such as mom-and-pop stores, by digitizing their supply chain processes. Through its application, Klikdaily connects users, including homemakers, with nearby supermarkets and pop-up stores, allowing them to purchase essential everyday products conveniently. The app provides features such as scheduling delivery times and setting reminders for household items, ensuring that customers receive their desired products directly at their doorstep, tailored to their budget and preferences.

Coterie

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Coterie offers a curated selection of elevated party supplies. Customers can find everything they need to throw a memorable party with Coterie's curated collections. Coterie's sells everything from party sets to glitter candles. Customers can find exactly what they want by filtering by occasion, color, or product type.

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.

InstaCarro

Series A in 2018
InstaCarro is an online platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars. Established in July 2015 by Diego Fischer and Luca Cafici, the company provides individuals looking to sell their vehicles with the convenience of online quotes, competitive pricing, and immediate payment following inspection. For buyers, InstaCarro offers access to a comprehensive inventory of previously inspected cars, ensuring transparency through detailed photos and condition reports. Additionally, the platform guarantees an immediate return if a purchased vehicle does not meet the described conditions, thereby enhancing consumer confidence and enabling more affordable options in the used car market.

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.

InstaCarro

Series A in 2017
InstaCarro is an online platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars. Established in July 2015 by Diego Fischer and Luca Cafici, the company provides individuals looking to sell their vehicles with the convenience of online quotes, competitive pricing, and immediate payment following inspection. For buyers, InstaCarro offers access to a comprehensive inventory of previously inspected cars, ensuring transparency through detailed photos and condition reports. Additionally, the platform guarantees an immediate return if a purchased vehicle does not meet the described conditions, thereby enhancing consumer confidence and enabling more affordable options in the used car market.

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.

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.

Lookup

Series A in 2015
Lookup is a free and secure local messaging app that connects consumers with local businesses through a chat-based platform. The service enables users to chat with neighbourhood shops, make reservations and appointments, inquire about prices and product availability, and purchase items on demand from local stores. It functions as a local shopping network, supporting growth for small businesses by facilitating direct customer interactions. The platform is available on Android, iPhone, and Twitter, and has achieved substantial reach with over 1 million downloads, about 80,000 local businesses using the service, and roughly 2 million requests.

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.

OnlineTours

Venture Round in 2014
OnlineTours is a Russian online travel agency specializing in the sale of packaged tourist tours through its website. The company operates a digital platform designed to help users plan their holiday vacations by providing a user-friendly search system for various destinations. OnlineTours facilitates the entire process of searching, booking, and paying for tours, allowing clients to easily select their ideal vacation options. By offering a comprehensive range of services, the company aims to enhance the travel planning experience for its customers.

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.

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.

Become

Series D in 2008
Become, Inc. is a technology company specializing in an online shopping search engine and performance marketing services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company connects consumers with a wide range of products, including electronics, automotive parts, clothing, jewelry, health and beauty supplies, and home goods. Become's platform allows users to compare prices and find products from various retailers, facilitating informed purchasing decisions. The company operates a substantial syndication network for product advertisements, serving over 500 publishers and generating a significant portion of its revenue from international markets. With additional offices in Tokyo, London, Karlsruhe, and Milan, Become leverages its global presence to provide effective marketing solutions and enhance the shopping experience for consumers while supporting retailers in increasing sales.

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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