Global Founders Capital

A global early-stage venture capital firm empowering gifted entrepreneurs worldwide.

Venture Capital Active Berlin, Germany Est. 2013
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
12
in our dataset
Rounds participated
18
Rounds led
7
Rounds' value
$382.7M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed, C Round, B Round, G Round, F Round, A Round, D Round, E Round

About

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a globally oriented, stage-agnostic venture capital firm that empowers gifted entrepreneurs worldwide. GFC supports founders in all geographies, backing companies across all stages and throughout their lifecycle. GFC's platform offers founders all the support they need to scale. The firm invests across multiple sectors including fintech, software, health tech, consumer tech, and marketplaces.

Portfolio · 12

Sunlight API Inc.
Sunlight provides an API for B2B card payments and card-on-file updates, using AI agents to execute payments across supplier portals.
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2025-01
Merri Inc.
Merri is a pioneering floorplan and event design application that empowers restaurants and event planners to create stunning, customizable floorplans with ease.
1 round Latest: 2024-06
Frontegg
Frontegg is a user management platform for SaaS applications, providing authentication, authorization, and customer-facing management interfaces.
Led ★ 4 rounds $71.0M committed Latest: 2022-07
Faye
Faye is a digital travel insurance provider offering real-time travel insurance, travel care, travel intelligence, and financial solutions.
1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2022-05
Torii Labs
Torii is the market leading SaaS Management Platform built to bring all your software into one place. So you can discover shadow IT, enforce governance, cut costs, and operationalize every app.
Led ★ 3 rounds $63.5M committed Latest: 2022-02
Uplandme Inc. (Upland)
A metaverse platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade virtual properties mapped to real-world addresses.
1 round $18.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
Cyolo
Cyolo provides a secure connectivity platform for operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure, offering secure remote privileged access and Zero Trust microsegmentation.
Led ★ 2 rounds $25.2M committed Latest: 2021-07
WOMBO Inc.
WOMBO is a Canadian tech startup centered around AI, creating viral, user-friendly generative AI apps.
Led ★ 1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2021
Deel
An all-in-one HR platform for global teams, simplifying hiring, payroll, and compliance across 150+ countries.
Led ★ 1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2020-05
Game Enders
Game Enders aims to create a path for aspiring esports hopefuls to become professional e-athletes through its Esports Academies, academic research, and team establishment.
Led ★ 1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2020-02
Personoids
1 round $75.0M committed Latest: 2020-01
Next Insurance
A leading digital insurtech company transforming small business insurance.
1 round $83.0M committed Latest: 2018-07

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software7
Fintech & Insurtech3
Cyber Security3

Q&A

What is Global Founders Capital's most recent exit?
Global Founders Capital had an exit in October 2025 with the acquisition of CloudWize by DoiT.
What was Global Founders Capital's most recent exit with a disclosed amount?
Global Founders Capital exited Flow Security in March 2024 when it was acquired by CrowdStrike for $200M.
Which sectors does Global Founders Capital primarily invest in?
Global Founders Capital shows a concentration in Business Software with 12 rounds, Cyber Security with 4 rounds, and Fintech & Insurtech with 3 rounds.
What are some of Global Founders Capital's notable portfolio companies in the B2B sector?
Global Founders Capital's portfolio includes B2B companies such as Cyolo, which raised $85.2M in a Series B round, and Torii Labs, which raised $65M in a Series B round.
What investment stages does Global Founders Capital typically participate in?
Global Founders Capital is stage-agnostic, participating in Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round investments. They have made 10 Seed investments and 1 A Round investment as initial funding rounds.
Who is a key team member at Global Founders Capital?
David Citron serves as a Venture Partner at Global Founders Capital.
When was Global Founders Capital founded?
Global Founders Capital was founded in 2014.
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