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Corporate VCPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 7 SOURCES

Global Founders Capital

Investment division (wholly owned subsidiary) of Rocket Internet SE

Also known as GFC, GFC Global Founders Capital GmbH, Global Founders Capital GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG Nr. 1

Berlin venture platform of Rocket Internet, founded by Oliver Samwer; a wholly owned Rocket subsidiary investing the group's balance sheet in early- and growth-stage tech companies.

The Rocket Internet investment platform at globalfounderscapital.com. The old domain globalfounders.vc now shows unrelated content and is not this entity.

HEADQUARTERS
Berlin, Germany
FOUNDED
2013
AUM
—
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
6 people

Focus

STAGES
SeedGrowth
SECTORS
Software & SaaSConsumer & E-commerce
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
Global

Overview

Global Founders Capital describes itself as the global venture capital platform of Rocket Internet, investing early and across sectors. It was founded by Oliver Samwer and is led by Investment Partners Cedric Asselman, David Sainteff and Fabricio Pettena. Rocket Internet's 2019 annual report lists GFC Global Founders Capital GmbH, Berlin, as a 100% subsidiary and states that the group's strategic investments in complementary existing companies are conducted by Global Founders Capital ('GFC Investments'). Press reports describe it as investing worldwide since 2013.

PORTFOLIO (2)

  • SoSafe
    Software & SaaS · since 2019
  • Jimdo
    Software & SaaS · Exited (stake of 16.9% sold back to founders, 2024)

People

  • Oliver Samwer
    Founder · source
  • Cedric Asselman
    Investment Partner · source
  • David Sainteff
    Investment Partner · source
  • Fabricio Pettena
    Investment Partner · source
  • Raphael Lueger
    Managing Director (GFC Global Founders Capital GmbH) · source
  • Dr. Arnd Lodowicks
    Managing Director (GFC Global Founders Capital GmbH) · source

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Frequently asked questions

Global Founders Capital is a corporate venture arm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013.

Yes. Global Founders Capital invests its own capital in private companies.

Global Founders Capital invests at Seed and Growth stages in Software & SaaS and Consumer & E-commerce.

Key people at Global Founders Capital include Oliver Samwer (Founder), Cedric Asselman (Investment Partner), David Sainteff (Investment Partner) and Fabricio Pettena (Investment Partner).

Global Founders Capital's investments include SoSafe and Jimdo.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Global Founders Capital is SoSafe (Early-stage investment (amount not disclosed)), announced in Mar 2019.

No. Global Founders Capital invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.