Global Founders Capital

A global early-stage investor operating a borderless model on the view that category-defining founders emerge anywhere. Since restructuring in April 2024 as Rocket Internet's dedicated venture arm it has become more concentrated, favouring early-stage opportunities where it can be deeply operationally involved.

€300M (Rocket Internet balance-sheet allocation, 2024) AUM 69/100 Power Score™ 2013 Founded Berlin, Germany
Fintech Software Health Tech Consumer Tech Marketplaces
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Firm Timeline

2013
Formed by Rocket Internet co-founders Oliver and Marc Samwer; two $1bn funds were subsequently raised and fully deployed.
2024
Restructured in April as Rocket Internet's exclusive venture arm, investing only from its balance sheet, with a five-partner team.