About Rocket Internet
Rocket Internet is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. It is primarily based out of Berlin, Germany. As of Nov 2025, Rocket Internet is an active investor, having invested in 161 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Enterprise Applications and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Conventional Debt round of Moladin Overall, Rocket Internet portfolio has seen 8 unicorns, 14 IPOs and 39 acquisitions including key companies like LinkedIn, Slack and HelloFresh. A lot of funds co-invest with Rocket Internet, with names like Global Founders Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Rocket Internet has team of 5 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 10 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Rocket Internet's List of Top Investments
Rocket Internet has a portfolio of 161 companies, including 8 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in NIUM and Workduck.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom, India and 21 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 25 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 10 more. Here is the list of top investments by Rocket Internet:1. LinkedIn
Provider of professional networking services for career development and recruiting. This platform facilitates connections between individuals to support job searches, industry discussions, and skill acquisition. It offers tools for talent acquisition, business outreach, and educational training programs. Members access curated content, industry insights, and software product comparisons. The service includes messaging features to strengthen relationships and resources for tracking career opportunities.
Key facts about LinkedIn
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Sunnyvale (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $144M
- Employee Count: 23,700 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Glynn Capital and 51 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 17, 2013, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and project management. This platform facilitates messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to automate workflows and manage tasks. Users organize conversations into channels to coordinate projects and share information. The software includes tools for searching archives, managing user profiles, and implementing security protocols for data protection. Artificial intelligence features assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing automated agents to streamline routine work processes.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,555 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 69 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. HelloFresh
Provider of meal recipe kits subscription service. It offers a grocery subscription service where customers receive a weekly box containing three to five easy-to-cook recipes created by professional chefs and nutritionists with instructions and related content. Its menu includes noodles, burgers, fried rice, and more. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about HelloFresh
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2018
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $367M
- Employee Count: 17,595 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Baillie Gifford, HV Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 05, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Zepto
Retailer of groceries fresh produce household items and personal care. It delivers groceries, fresh produce, personal care items, electronics, and more to customers in minutes through a network of dark stores. Customers select items through an application for fulfillment and delivery. The operation manages a supply chain to distribute consumer goods directly to households.
Key facts about Zepto
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series H
- Total Funding till date: $2.35B
- Employee Count: 40,578 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Glade Brook Capital, Nexus Venture Partners and 188 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Oct 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Lazada
Online retailer of diverse products providing shopping experiences and digital capabilities. It connects retailers and shoppers through technology, logistics, and payments infrastructure. The platform delivers engaging experiences customised to markets. It enables businesses to scale and grow with digital capabilities.
Key facts about Lazada
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $690M
- Employee Count: 21,571 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Access Industries, Deutsche Capital Group and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 29, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Rocket Internet's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Rocket Internet has invested in 169 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in Moladin and most recent follow-on round was in Moladin.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2021 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
2020 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
2019 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
2018 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2017 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
Rocket Internet's Investments by Stage
Rocket Internet has made 49 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.19M, 34 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13.8M and 9 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $24.6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 49 |
Series A | 34 |
Series B | 9 |
Series C | 6 |
Conventional Debt | 3 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Rocket Internet's Investments by Sector
Rocket Internet has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, FinTech and Gig Economy. Notably, it has invested in 148 Tech companies, 98 Consumer (B2C) companies, 79 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 57 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 64 |
Retail | 39 |
Enterprise Applications | 25 |
FinTech | 18 |
Gig Economy | 16 |
Others | 87 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Rocket Internet's Investments by Geography
Rocket Internet has made most investments in Germany (32), followed by India where it has made 17 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 32 |
India | 17 |
United Kingdom | 12 |
Singapore | 10 |
United States | 9 |
Others | 30 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Rocket Internet's recent investments
Rocket Internet has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Rocket Internet:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 01, 2025 | Indonesia | Conventional Debt | 6460 | [+6] | |
Nov 01, 2025 | Indonesia | Series C | 9957 | [+6] | |
Aug 10, 2022 | Singapore | Series A | 4484 | [+3] | |
Jul 19, 2022 | Spain | Seed | 5491 | - | |
Jul 13, 2022 | India | Seed | 5110 | [+30] |
Unicorns in Rocket Internet's Portfolio
Rocket Internet has 8 unicorns in its portfolio - Moss, Zepto, Grover and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Moss. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Rocket Internet's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 | Provider of a platform for managing company spending and automating finance | 2019 | Berlin | Series C | nospgcc | ||
84 | Retailer of groceries fresh produce household items and personal care | 2021 | Bengaluru | Series H | tewvnxn | ||
66 | Online retailer of various consumer electronic devices and home appliances | 2015 | Miami | Series C | izrbogs | ||
52 | Platform acquiring Amazon FBA brands | 2020 | Berlin | Series D | g{whdft | ||
79 | Cross-border money transfer solutions for businesses | 2014 | Singapore | Series E | uljgspo |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Rocket Internet's Portfolio
14 of Rocket Internet's portfolio companies have become public. WEBUY got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Oct 2023 at marketcap of $207M and Mobly got listed on the Brazil Stock Exchange (B3) at marketcap of $488M.Here are Rocket Internet's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 19, 2023 | Feb 05, 2020 | Seed | 2221 | |
Feb 05, 2021 | Apr 30, 2013 | PE | 2923 | |
Jul 05, 2019 | Jan 01, 2011 | Series A | 2126 | |
Jul 02, 2019 | Jun 30, 2015 | Series D | 8687 | |
Apr 12, 2019 | Nov 25, 2014 | Series C | 6984 |
Acquired companies in Rocket Internet's Portfolio
39 companies from Rocket Internet's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Pillar in May 2025 by LemFi for $*****.Here are Rocket Internet's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 01, 2025 | - | - | 2849 | |
Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 01, 2017 | Seed | 7487 | |
Mar 06, 2025 | Oct 18, 2017 | Series C | 6467 | |
Jan 07, 2025 | - | - | 8959 | |
Jan 08, 2024 | - | - | 9349 |
Team profile of Rocket Internet
Rocket Internet has a team of 5 members including 5 Partners located in Germany and United States. Rocket Internet's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Rocket Internet:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Munich | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Washington | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Berlin | - | - |
Co-investors of Rocket Internet
Over the past 20 years, 895 investors have co-invested in Rocket Internet's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Rocket Internet: Global Founders Capital, Index Ventures and 198 others have invested in rounds before Rocket Internet. There are 7 companies where Global Founders Capital has invested before Rocket Internet and 5 companies where Index Ventures has invested before Rocket Internet.
- Top Co-investors of Rocket Internet: 327 investors entered a company along with Rocket Internet. These include investors like Global Founders Capital (27 companies).
- Invested after Rocket Internet: A total of 368 investors have invested in Rocket Internet's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Global Founders Capital (9 companies), HV Capital (6 companies) and Tiger Global Management (4 companies).
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