Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund

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• Global Founders Capital (GFC), a venture capital firm founded by the Samwer brothers, has become the official venture capital arm of Rocket Internet, the German internet incubator. This move aligns GFC more closely with Rocket Internet, allowing the two entities to work together more closely in identifying and investing in promising startups.

• The partnership between GFC and Rocket Internet is expected to leverage the latter's extensive experience in building and scaling internet companies, as well as its global network and resources, to support GFC's investment portfolio. This synergy could help GFC identify and back more successful startups, particularly in the e-commerce and technology sectors.

• The article notes that Rocket Internet has a track record of successfully incubating and scaling numerous online businesses, including Zalando, HelloFresh, and Jumia. By integrating GFC as its official venture arm, Rocket Internet aims to further strengthen its position in the global startup ecosystem and continue its legacy of identifying and nurturing promising digital ventures.

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