Rocket Internet Overview
Founded in 2007 by Marc, Oliver, and Alexander Samwer, Rocket Internet SE is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm focuses on building and investing in internet and technology companies globally, providing deep operational support to entrepreneurs to help them establish market-leading companies. Rocket Internet's portfolio spans over 200 companies across six continents, employing more than 42,000 people as of 2018. Notable investments include Zalando, HelloFresh, and Global Fashion Group. The firm's venture capital arm, Global Founders Capital, partners with entrepreneurs from seed stage to IPO, supporting growth through its extensive platform.
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Rocket Internet
Investment focus
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€1,000,000 - €50,000,000
Contact information
Finance Manager (Venture Debt)
Olha Dehtiar
Chief Financial Officer
Arnd Lodowicks
Founder
Soheil Mirpour
Venture Builder / Ride-hailing & Logistics
Saeed Roohpour
COO, Media & Coupons
Marc Vallverdu
How to approach funds like Rocket Internet
When approaching Rocket Internet, founders should highlight their ability to execute rapidly in large, scalable markets and demonstrate a clear path to operational excellence. Emphasize your team's track record in fast-paced environments and your readiness to leverage Rocket's hands-on support to accelerate growth. Articulate how your business model can achieve market leadership, and be prepared to discuss metrics that show early traction and potential for global expansion.
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