Global Founders Capital is a global early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany. The firm empowers gifted entrepreneurs by backing category-defining ventures from pre-seed through growth stages. It supports founders worldwide with operational expertise throughout their lifecycle. In Africa, Global Founders Capital has invested $87.5 million across 10 funding rounds from May 2021 to April 2025. The firm focuses on seed stages (7 rounds), with additional venture and Series A investments, targeting fintech (6 investments) and e-commerce & retail (4 investments) in Egypt (4), Nigeria (3), Morocco (2), and South Africa (1). Notable companies include Rabbit, Lemfi, Telda, Sudo, Floatpays, Chari, and Prospa. The firm often co-invests with prominent players such as Y Combinator, Sequoia, and Raed Ventures.