What is Global Founders Capital?

Global Founders Capital is a Venture Capital based in Berlin.

How many investments has Global Founders Capital made?

Global Founders Capital has made 278 disclosed investments.

How much does Global Founders Capital manage?

Global Founders Capital manages $1.0B in assets.

What does Global Founders Capital invest in?

Global Founders Capital invests in Fintech, Marketplace Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Pre-Seed, Late Stage companies.

What companies has Global Founders Capital invested in?

Global Founders Capital's portfolio includes Moonfare, Canva, SumUp, Spenmo, Cityfurnish, BrioHR.

Global Founders Capital

Venture Capital

Global Founders Capital is a stage-agnostic venture capital firm founded by Oliver Samwer that backs entrepreneurs worldwide from seed to IPO, with investments in companies like Zalando, Delivery Hero, and Revolut.

Berlin, Germany · 278+ investments · 79 portfolio companies

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Marketplace

Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2013
Website: globalfounderscapital.com
AUM: $1.0B

Portfolio Companies: 79
Total Investments: 278
Last Investment: Oct 2025
Geographic Focus: Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Global

Investment Thesis

Global early-stage investor backing technical founders building category-defining ventures with global ambition, operating through a borderless model with 16 global offices. Believes exceptional founders can emerge from anywhere.

Global Founders Capital is a Venture Capital firm based in Berlin, Germany. It has made 278 investments in Fintech and Marketplace, including Moonfare, Canva and SumUp.

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