GC1: Venture with an enduring mindset

Venture powers the global economy. drives innovation. shapes the future. 

Venture

powers the global economy. drives innovation. shapes the future. 

With patience and purpose, we’ve spent over a decade refining our approach, driven by the belief that true value comes from sustained impact, not short-term trends. Through our hybrid strategy—combining the strength of direct investments with the expertise of top-tier fund managers—we have delivered exceptional results, creating opportunities that go beyond financial returns.

GC1 realizes the full potential of venture capital through its unique hybrid investment approach. We partner with the highest caliber VC firms and companies, navigating a world that is notorious for short-term thinking to deliver outcomes that endure.

GC1 realizes the full potential of venture capital through its unique hybrid investment approach. We partner with the highest caliber VC firms and companies, navigating a world that is notorious for short-term thinking to deliver outcomes that endure.

Principles

Disciplined

We work from first principles. Our job is to see the present clearly, not predict the future. Our patient, long-term disciplined approach guides us in evaluating each team, company and market on its independent merits.

Adaptable

We continuously improve our approach and ensure that we move at the pace of the asset class.

Founder-oriented

We partner with leaders that have an intriguing vision for the future and build enterprises that will outlive them.

People

Our story is unique. For ten years, our single investor empowered us to build out a unique ecosystem of corporate venture arms, world class fund managers and entrepreneurs. Our team is custom-built, sourced from a unique combination of experiences and disciplines.

01 Benjamin Coppel

02 Francisco Lobeira

03 Erin Milley

04 Estephania Murillo

05 Daniele Viappiani

06 Thomas Walbaum

07 Benjamin Zilnicki

01 Benjamin Coppel

06 Francisco Lobeira

03 Erin Milley

07 Estephania Murillo

04 Daniele Viappiani

02 Thomas Walbaum

05 Benjamin Zilnicki

Portfolio

Philosophy

Welcome to our collection of insights and perspectives.
Focus on what matters and get returns
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