Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. With a global outlook, Global Founders Capital seeks to empower entrepreneurs across all continents, particularly in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The firm evaluates investment opportunities based on their potential impact and feasibility, aiming to support individuals with transformative ideas.

Cedric Asselman

Partner

Leonardo Banchik Ph.D

Partner

David Citron

Partner

Costa, Tito

Partner

Onur Erbay

Partner

Hade, Melvin

Partner

Roel Janssen

Partner

Kho, Kendrick

Investor

Benedikt Körling

Investor

Maximilian Mayer

Investor

Matthias Muller

Partner

David Sainteff

Partner

Don Stalter

Partner

Steinbruch, Guilherme

Partner

Sarra Zayani

Partner

Soheil Mirpour

Partner, Head of Growth and PE and COO

Past deals in Transportation

Faye

Seed Round in 2022
Faye is a travel insurance company that offers comprehensive coverage for travelers, including health, trip, personal belongings, and even pets. The company utilizes advanced technology to enhance the travel experience, providing consumers with real-time solutions and support through a user-friendly app. Faye's automated platform focuses on resolving flight disruptions and ensuring quick claims processing and reimbursements. With 24/7 customer service specialists, Faye aims to turn travel mishaps into manageable experiences, allowing travelers to navigate unforeseen challenges with ease. The company's innovative approach redefines traditional travel insurance by prioritizing customer-centric solutions and seamless assistance throughout the journey.

Truck It In

Seed Round in 2022
is a platform tech company focused on simplifying road freight for 3.3M+ businesses in Pakistan to unlock 1 Billion dollars in resource potential

Baly

Seed Round in 2022
Baly is a super application designed to offer fast delivery and affordable transportation services. It functions as a taxi or car booking platform, providing users with various options for their transportation needs. In addition to its transportation services, Baly also facilitates food and grocery delivery, allowing users to access a wide range of restaurants and products. The platform supports electronic payments, ensuring a convenient and efficient experience for customers seeking reliable delivery and transportation solutions.

Ofload

Series A in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that addresses inefficiencies in the logistics sector by connecting shippers with a network of reliable carriers. The platform facilitates end-to-end logistics management, allowing businesses to optimize their shipping processes. By utilizing technology, Ofload enhances visibility for its users, ensuring that shipments are delivered promptly and cost-effectively. The service also maximizes vehicle capacity by filling unused space in delivery vehicles, which contributes to reducing waste in the industry. This approach not only streamlines operations for small and medium-sized carriers but also provides valuable data to improve overall logistics efficiency.

Truck It In

Pre Seed Round in 2021
is a platform tech company focused on simplifying road freight for 3.3M+ businesses in Pakistan to unlock 1 Billion dollars in resource potential

TransAstra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TransAstra is focused on advancing technologies related to space resources and in-space transportation, aiming to foster significant growth in the existing and emerging space industries. The company specializes in locating and prospecting asteroids and lunar resources, such as water and other valuable materials. By developing methods to extract these resources, TransAstra enables their use as rocket propellants, thereby supporting not only current commercial satellites but also new ventures like space tourism. Additionally, TransAstra's innovative technology can detect asteroids and orbital debris that traditional systems struggle to find, including fast-moving objects in the space between Earth and the Moon. Through these efforts, TransAstra is positioned to play a pivotal role in expanding the space economy.

MightyFly

Seed Round in 2021
MightyFly is transforming the logistics sector with its innovative autonomous freight delivery systems, which are designed to be faster, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. The company specializes in developing patent-pending, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can carry up to 500 pounds, travel 600 miles, and reach speeds of 150 mph. This freight-focused design enhances efficiency and throughput, making it suitable for various industries, including medical, mining, defense, and oil and gas. By connecting remote locations with advanced aerial transport solutions and customized drone delivery services, MightyFly enables clients to achieve expedited deliveries that are both cheaper and faster.

Truck It In

Pre Seed Round in 2021
is a platform tech company focused on simplifying road freight for 3.3M+ businesses in Pakistan to unlock 1 Billion dollars in resource potential

Haul

Seed Round in 2021
For CDL drivers looking for work, Haul is introducing a program that is a first for the industry. The business shows you the employment that best suit your lifestyle using our in-house developed algorithms. Haul was established on January 1, 2019 in San Mateo, California.

Ofload

Venture Round in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that addresses inefficiencies in the logistics sector by connecting shippers with a network of reliable carriers. The platform facilitates end-to-end logistics management, allowing businesses to optimize their shipping processes. By utilizing technology, Ofload enhances visibility for its users, ensuring that shipments are delivered promptly and cost-effectively. The service also maximizes vehicle capacity by filling unused space in delivery vehicles, which contributes to reducing waste in the industry. This approach not only streamlines operations for small and medium-sized carriers but also provides valuable data to improve overall logistics efficiency.

Ofload

Seed Round in 2020
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that addresses inefficiencies in the logistics sector by connecting shippers with a network of reliable carriers. The platform facilitates end-to-end logistics management, allowing businesses to optimize their shipping processes. By utilizing technology, Ofload enhances visibility for its users, ensuring that shipments are delivered promptly and cost-effectively. The service also maximizes vehicle capacity by filling unused space in delivery vehicles, which contributes to reducing waste in the industry. This approach not only streamlines operations for small and medium-sized carriers but also provides valuable data to improve overall logistics efficiency.

Bego

Seed Round in 2020
Bego is a marketplace focused on facilitating trade between the United States and Mexico. The company has developed a fleet management application that enhances the logistics process by allowing users to track the status of their merchandise in real-time. This application enables shippers to find, quote, and book transport fleets efficiently while providing automatic notifications regarding the pickup and delivery of goods. By streamlining these processes, Bego aims to improve the overall efficiency and transparency of cross-border trade operations.

Shipwell

Series B in 2019
Shipwell, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in software solutions for managing freight transportation, including truckload and less-than-truckload shipments. Founded in 2016, Shipwell offers a cloud-based transportation management system that automates and optimizes supply chain logistics, enabling shippers, brokers, and carriers to communicate in real-time. The platform provides various functionalities such as freight management, ELD integrations, and analytics to identify opportunities within supply chains. Additionally, Shipwell features a marketplace connecting shippers with freight companies, streamlining the process of searching for transportation capacity, obtaining instant quotes, booking, and tracking shipments. The company generates revenue through commissions on freight services and fees for its software platform.

Trusk

Series A in 2019
Trusk is a freight forwarder specializing in on-demand transportation services, primarily focused on moving furniture. The company operates a network of qualified and insured transport professionals, known as Truskers, who are trained in the company's values through a dedicated training program called Trusk Academy. Trusk's services include real-time tracking of shipments, allowing customers to monitor the movement of their items to ensure timely delivery. By providing an efficient and affordable transportation solution, Trusk aims to simplify the logistics of moving objects from one location to another.

Shipwell

Series A in 2018
Shipwell, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in software solutions for managing freight transportation, including truckload and less-than-truckload shipments. Founded in 2016, Shipwell offers a cloud-based transportation management system that automates and optimizes supply chain logistics, enabling shippers, brokers, and carriers to communicate in real-time. The platform provides various functionalities such as freight management, ELD integrations, and analytics to identify opportunities within supply chains. Additionally, Shipwell features a marketplace connecting shippers with freight companies, streamlining the process of searching for transportation capacity, obtaining instant quotes, booking, and tracking shipments. The company generates revenue through commissions on freight services and fees for its software platform.

Trusk

Series A in 2016
Trusk is a freight forwarder specializing in on-demand transportation services, primarily focused on moving furniture. The company operates a network of qualified and insured transport professionals, known as Truskers, who are trained in the company's values through a dedicated training program called Trusk Academy. Trusk's services include real-time tracking of shipments, allowing customers to monitor the movement of their items to ensure timely delivery. By providing an efficient and affordable transportation solution, Trusk aims to simplify the logistics of moving objects from one location to another.

Movinga

Series C in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various listed moving companies, allowing users to find and book movers according to their specific needs and timelines. Movinga offers a range of services, including professional advice from personal relocation advisors, coordinated loading and transport by dedicated removal teams, and transport insurance. The platform aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly booking experience while catering to both private individuals and businesses. Additionally, it allows logistics service providers to list their offerings, enhancing the marketplace for moving services.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various listed moving companies, allowing users to find and book movers according to their specific needs and timelines. Movinga offers a range of services, including professional advice from personal relocation advisors, coordinated loading and transport by dedicated removal teams, and transport insurance. The platform aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly booking experience while catering to both private individuals and businesses. Additionally, it allows logistics service providers to list their offerings, enhancing the marketplace for moving services.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various listed moving companies, allowing users to find and book movers according to their specific needs and timelines. Movinga offers a range of services, including professional advice from personal relocation advisors, coordinated loading and transport by dedicated removal teams, and transport insurance. The platform aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly booking experience while catering to both private individuals and businesses. Additionally, it allows logistics service providers to list their offerings, enhancing the marketplace for moving services.

Movinga

Series A in 2015
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various listed moving companies, allowing users to find and book movers according to their specific needs and timelines. Movinga offers a range of services, including professional advice from personal relocation advisors, coordinated loading and transport by dedicated removal teams, and transport insurance. The platform aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly booking experience while catering to both private individuals and businesses. Additionally, it allows logistics service providers to list their offerings, enhancing the marketplace for moving services.

TripIt

Series B in 2008
TripIt is an intelligent travel organizer designed to help travelers streamline their travel plans. By simply forwarding purchase confirmation emails, users can automatically generate master itineraries that consolidate essential travel information, including flights, hotels, rental cars, trains, and cruises. This service allows travelers to easily access, print, and share their itineraries and travel calendars with others in their TripIt network, enhancing the overall travel experience. TripIt serves as an open platform for integrating and organizing travel information from multiple sources, ensuring that plans are well-coordinated and accessible from anywhere.
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