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

Philippe Collet

Partner

Tito Costa

Partner

Onur Erbay

Partner

Melvin Hade

Partner

Past deals in Travel

Faye

Seed Round in 2022
Faye is a travel insurance company that provides whole-trip protection and technology-enabled assistance for travelers. Through its app and proprietary platform, the company offers coverage for health, trip cancellations or interruptions, lost or delayed belongings, and even pets, with real-time proactive support, quick reimbursements, and 24/7 customer service to resolve disruptions. Its automated travel rebooking capability and claims processing streamline assistance and reimbursements, enhancing the travel experience by enabling immediate responses and smoother claims resolutions. Faye serves American travelers with consumer-centric, tech-enabled coverage designed to support continuous travel and mitigate travel mishaps.

Nomad

Series A in 2021
Nomad is a fintech company that offers financial services primarily aimed at non-residents in the United States. Its platform enables users to open current accounts, transfer money, and pay bills easily. Additionally, Nomad provides a virtual card for online shopping, allowing Brazilian residents to access these financial services without incurring fees. This innovative approach facilitates hassle-free banking and financial management for individuals who may otherwise face challenges in accessing traditional financial services.

Spotnana

Seed Round in 2020
Spotnana is a travel technology company that aims to simplify and enhance travel experiences. It offers a SaaS platform designed to modernize the travel industry's infrastructure, making travel more accessible, affordable, and trustworthy for corporations and consumers alike.

Away

Series D in 2019
Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

HomeToGo

Venture Round in 2018
HomeToGo is a global vacation rental marketplace and meta-search engine that aggregates millions of listings from thousands of partners, including major platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. The platform enables users to search, compare prices, and filter by destination, dates, and amenities to find accommodations ranging from apartments and houses to boats and castles. It also provides a listing channel for property providers to add and manage offers across linked booking sites. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, the company operates multiple local apps and websites worldwide and includes brands such as Tripping.com and Wimdu. It runs two segments: HomeToGo Marketplace and HomeToGo PRO.

Voya

Series A in 2018
Voya is a developer of a chat-based business travel service that aims to simplify the process of booking and managing travel for both travelers and companies. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence technologies alongside the expertise of experienced travel advisors to provide a responsive travel assistant. This allows users to efficiently plan and book flights through simple text messages, significantly reducing the time and effort required for travel arrangements. Companies appreciate Voya for its straightforward onboarding process, seamless integration with existing accounting systems, and the ease of implementing travel guidelines and approval workflows. Overall, Voya enhances the business travel experience by making it more accessible and manageable.

Away

Series C in 2018
Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

Dreamlines

Series E in 2018
Dreamlines, established in 2012, is a leading online travel agency specializing in cruise bookings. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding globally, the company operates in 12 countries across five continents, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Dreamlines offers a wide range of cruises, enabling customers to search, compare, and book online, while providing independent advice to help them make informed decisions. The company's in-house developed GDS/CRM system caters to the specific demands of the cruise industry, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining global operations. Additionally, Dreamlines' own tour operator business offers unique cruise packages created by experienced cruise experts, exclusively available on their platform.

HomeToGo

Series C in 2017
HomeToGo is a global vacation rental marketplace and meta-search engine that aggregates millions of listings from thousands of partners, including major platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. The platform enables users to search, compare prices, and filter by destination, dates, and amenities to find accommodations ranging from apartments and houses to boats and castles. It also provides a listing channel for property providers to add and manage offers across linked booking sites. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, the company operates multiple local apps and websites worldwide and includes brands such as Tripping.com and Wimdu. It runs two segments: HomeToGo Marketplace and HomeToGo PRO.

Away

Series B in 2017
Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

Voopter

Seed Round in 2017
Voopter is a Brazilian travel technology company that operates a flight price comparison platform. It helps customers find the best airline ticket deals by aggregating offers from various airlines and online travel agencies, saving users time and money.

Dreamlines

Venture Round in 2017
Dreamlines, established in 2012, is a leading online travel agency specializing in cruise bookings. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding globally, the company operates in 12 countries across five continents, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Dreamlines offers a wide range of cruises, enabling customers to search, compare, and book online, while providing independent advice to help them make informed decisions. The company's in-house developed GDS/CRM system caters to the specific demands of the cruise industry, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining global operations. Additionally, Dreamlines' own tour operator business offers unique cruise packages created by experienced cruise experts, exclusively available on their platform.

Voya

Seed Round in 2017
Voya is a developer of a chat-based business travel service that aims to simplify the process of booking and managing travel for both travelers and companies. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence technologies alongside the expertise of experienced travel advisors to provide a responsive travel assistant. This allows users to efficiently plan and book flights through simple text messages, significantly reducing the time and effort required for travel arrangements. Companies appreciate Voya for its straightforward onboarding process, seamless integration with existing accounting systems, and the ease of implementing travel guidelines and approval workflows. Overall, Voya enhances the business travel experience by making it more accessible and manageable.

Away

Series A in 2016
Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

DreamCheaper

Seed Round in 2015
DreamCheaper GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform that assists travelers in securing cheaper hotel rates. The company's service enables users to email their existing hotel reservation details to the platform. DreamCheaper then searches over 100 other booking sites and wholesalers for lower prices. If a cheaper rate is found, the platform rebooks the guest at no additional cost to them, earning a 20% fee from the savings made. This process ensures customers never overpay for hotel rooms again, offering flexibility in their bookings.

Voopter

Seed Round in 2015
Voopter is a Brazilian travel technology company that operates a flight price comparison platform. It helps customers find the best airline ticket deals by aggregating offers from various airlines and online travel agencies, saving users time and money.

Yamsafer

Series B in 2015
Yamsafer, Inc. is a hotel booking service provider founded in 2011 and headquartered in Corona Del Mar, California. The company specializes in facilitating online hotel reservations across various regions, primarily focusing on the Middle East and Turkey, as well as destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Yamsafer offers a diverse range of accommodations, including luxury, economy, and boutique hotels, catering to different customer preferences. The platform aims to deliver a user-friendly and secure booking experience through its website and mobile applications available on both Android and iOS devices. By providing competitive pricing and a streamlined booking process, Yamsafer enhances the travel experience for its users, allowing them to book hotels and related services conveniently.

Ulmon

Venture Round in 2015
Ulmon GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing mobile travel applications for iOS and Android platforms. The company's core business is designing and delivering a comprehensive mobile travel platform that provides users with detailed city guides, maps, local tips, and offline functionality. Ulmon's platform aggregates and curates content from various sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap, ensuring users have up-to-date and reliable information. The company's team of tech and travel enthusiasts continually works to improve the platform, welcoming customer feedback and seeking cutting-edge solutions for a mobile generation.

TravelBird

Series B in 2015
TravelBird is an online travel platform founded in 2010, dedicated to providing customers with competitively priced holiday deals and a seamless booking experience. With a workforce of over 450 employees, the company operates in 12 countries and caters to approximately 15,000 travelers daily. TravelBird aims to change the way people experience travel by offering uniquely inspiring and great value travel options, making it easier for individuals to discover new destinations through various holiday proposals. The platform focuses on both short breaks and international getaways, ensuring that travelers can enjoy memorable journeys tailored to their preferences.

Voopter

Seed Round in 2015
Voopter is a Brazilian travel technology company that operates a flight price comparison platform. It helps customers find the best airline ticket deals by aggregating offers from various airlines and online travel agencies, saving users time and money.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2015
Hotelscan is a travel technology company that operates a metasearch engine for accommodations. It aggregates and compares offers from hundreds of global travel sites, including hotels, B&Bs, apartments, and villas, across over 1.5 million properties worldwide. The platform aims to help travelers find the best deals and make informed booking decisions.

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.

TravelBird

Series A in 2014
TravelBird is an online travel platform founded in 2010, dedicated to providing customers with competitively priced holiday deals and a seamless booking experience. With a workforce of over 450 employees, the company operates in 12 countries and caters to approximately 15,000 travelers daily. TravelBird aims to change the way people experience travel by offering uniquely inspiring and great value travel options, making it easier for individuals to discover new destinations through various holiday proposals. The platform focuses on both short breaks and international getaways, ensuring that travelers can enjoy memorable journeys tailored to their preferences.

Ulmon

Seed Round in 2014
Ulmon GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing mobile travel applications for iOS and Android platforms. The company's core business is designing and delivering a comprehensive mobile travel platform that provides users with detailed city guides, maps, local tips, and offline functionality. Ulmon's platform aggregates and curates content from various sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap, ensuring users have up-to-date and reliable information. The company's team of tech and travel enthusiasts continually works to improve the platform, welcoming customer feedback and seeking cutting-edge solutions for a mobile generation.

Voopter

Seed Round in 2013
Voopter is a Brazilian travel technology company that operates a flight price comparison platform. It helps customers find the best airline ticket deals by aggregating offers from various airlines and online travel agencies, saving users time and money.

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.

Dreamlines

Series B in 2013
Dreamlines, established in 2012, is a leading online travel agency specializing in cruise bookings. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding globally, the company operates in 12 countries across five continents, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Dreamlines offers a wide range of cruises, enabling customers to search, compare, and book online, while providing independent advice to help them make informed decisions. The company's in-house developed GDS/CRM system caters to the specific demands of the cruise industry, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining global operations. Additionally, Dreamlines' own tour operator business offers unique cruise packages created by experienced cruise experts, exclusively available on their platform.

TripIt

Series B in 2008
TripIt is a travel management service that simplifies trip planning. Users forward confirmation emails for flights, hotels, cars, etc., to TripIt, which then consolidates these into a master itinerary. This itinerary can be accessed online, printed, or shared with others in the user's network. The platform integrates travel information from diverse sources, making it easier for users to organize and manage their trips.

trivago

Seed Round in 2007
Trivago operates a global hotel search platform headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It aims to be the independent source of information for travelers seeking to find the ideal hotel at the lowest rate, helping users compare hotels and prices across a large inventory. The platform provides access to hotel listings through localized websites and apps in multiple languages, enabling travelers to personalize searches and view prices from a wide range of providers. Trivago serves travelers and hotel advertisers by connecting a broad audience of potential guests with hotel information and price data across regions including the Americas, Europe, and the rest of the world, with a presence in markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Japan.
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