We are FURE

We are FURE

Entrepreneurial Capital For The
E-Commerce ECOSYSTEM

We are FURE

Entrepreneurial Capital
For The E-Commerce
ECOSYSTEM

Join us to unlock the potential of your entrepreneurial journey.

Join us to unlock
the potential of your
entrepreneurial journey.

We just love E-Commerce
And entrepreneurs

We just love
E-Commerce And entrepreneurs

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Filling the Void:

Filling the Void:

THE FURE APPROACH
THE FURE APPROACH

At FURE Capital, we merge our extensive e-commerce expertise with exclusive investment opportunities, driving sustainable growth for visionary entrepreneurs.

At FURE Capital, we merge our extensive e-commerce expertise with exclusive investment opportunities, driving sustainable growth for visionary entrepreneurs.

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Investors

deal-by-deal structure

aligned interests: skin in the game

evergreen approach

cost-efficient

privileged access

opportunity driven

Entrepreneurs

unrivalled e-com expertise

trusted partnership

longterm perspective

value-add network

proven track record

eye-level coaching

WHY CHOOSE FURE CAPITAL FOR YOUR INVESTMENTS?

WHY CHOOSE FURE CAPITAL FOR YOUR INVESTMENTS?

PROPRIETARY ACCESS

These mostly bootstrapped, Entrepreneur-run businesses are or were NOT suitable for VC oder PE funding

PROPRIETARY ACCESS

These mostly bootstrapped, Entrepreneur-run businesses are or were NOT suitable for VC oder PE funding

PROPRIETARY ACCESS

These mostly bootstrapped, Entrepreneur-run businesses are or were NOT suitable for VC oder PE funding

EXPERTISE & TRUST

Entrepreneurs are looking for eye-level partners who deeply understand E-Commerce and can fund special situations (secondary), the next growths step or simply a cap table clean up

EXPERTISE & TRUST

Entrepreneurs are looking for eye-level partners who deeply understand E-Commerce and can fund special situations (secondary), the next growths step or simply a cap table clean up

EXPERTISE & TRUST

Entrepreneurs are looking for eye-level partners who deeply understand E-Commerce and can fund special situations (secondary), the next growths step or simply a cap table clean up

Long term trend

The Future Retail opportunity encompasses specialized shops and vertical brands, as well as deep commerce players or E-Commerce-as-a-service provider, last mile logistics, saas for the retail industry etc.

Long term trend

The Future Retail opportunity encompasses specialized shops and vertical brands, as well as deep commerce players or E-Commerce-as-a-service provider, last mile logistics, saas for the retail industry etc.

Long term trend

The Future Retail opportunity encompasses specialized shops and vertical brands, as well as deep commerce players or E-Commerce-as-a-service provider, last mile logistics, saas for the retail industry etc.

Hidden Champions

Many beautifully growing and profitable businesses are already in place (20-30% CAGR) and are open for a new investment approach

Hidden Champions

Many beautifully growing and profitable businesses are already in place (20-30% CAGR) and are open for a new investment approach

Hidden Champions

Many beautifully growing and profitable businesses are already in place (20-30% CAGR) and are open for a new investment approach

A PROVEN APPROACH
A PROVEN APPROACH
A PROVEN APPROACH

Our Formula for Sustainable E-Commerce Success

Our Formula for Sustainable E-Commerce Success

FURE stands for sustainable entrepreneurship, deep customer relationships, and genuine entrepreneurial value.

FURE stands for sustainable entrepreneurship, deep customer relationships, and genuine entrepreneurial value.

01

DeepCommerce First – Building Genuine Customer Relationships

Why?

Strong customer engagement via social media, WhatsApp, or user-generated content drives exceptional loyalty and creates high barriers to entry for competitors.

Results:

Sustainable competitive advantages and long-term profitable growth.

01

DeepCommerce First – Building Genuine Customer Relationships

Why?

Strong customer engagement via social media, WhatsApp, or user-generated content drives exceptional loyalty and creates high barriers to entry for competitors.

Results:

Sustainable competitive advantages and long-term profitable growth.

DeepCommerce First – Building Genuine Customer Relationships

Why?

Strong customer engagement via social media, WhatsApp, or user-generated content drives exceptional loyalty and creates high barriers to entry for competitors.

Results:

Sustainable competitive advantages and long-term profitable growth.

02

Entrepreneurs, Not Just Investors – True Partnership

Why?

Long-term success requires true entrepreneurial alignment, trust, and strategic cooperation.

Results:

A strong strategic and operational foundation for long-term growth without short-term exit pressures.

02

Entrepreneurs, Not Just Investors – True Partnership

Why?

Long-term success requires true entrepreneurial alignment, trust, and strategic cooperation.

Results:

A strong strategic and operational foundation for long-term growth without short-term exit pressures.

Entrepreneurs, Not Just Investors – True Partnership

Why?

Long-term success requires true entrepreneurial alignment, trust, and strategic cooperation.

Results:

A strong strategic and operational foundation for long-term growth without short-term exit pressures.

03

No Exit Pressure – Sustainable Growth Over Short-Term Gains

Why?

Exit pressure often leads to suboptimal decisions. Real and lasting value emerges from patience and strategic foresight.

Results:

Companies can invest sustainably, make bold decisions, and evolve organically. Together with founders, we define the ideal timing and method of exit - entirely free from external pressure and to everyone's benefit.

03

No Exit Pressure – Sustainable Growth Over Short-Term Gains

Why?

Exit pressure often leads to suboptimal decisions. Real and lasting value emerges from patience and strategic foresight.

Results:

Companies can invest sustainably, make bold decisions, and evolve organically. Together with founders, we define the ideal timing and method of exit - entirely free from external pressure and to everyone's benefit.

No Exit Pressure – Sustainable Growth Over Short-Term Gains

Why?

Exit pressure often leads to suboptimal decisions. Real and lasting value emerges from patience and strategic foresight.

Results:

Companies can invest sustainably, make bold decisions, and evolve organically. Together with founders, we define the ideal timing and method of exit - entirely free from external pressure and to everyone's benefit.

04

Proprietary Deal Access

Why?

Having built a strong network via our K5 Platform among the German and European E-Commerce landscape gives us proprietary access to true Hidden Champions.

Results:

We begin by immersing ourselves in your story, vision, and goals. Through thoughtful conversations and collaborative brainstorming, we uncover the unique elements that make you stand out. This step focuses on understanding your audience, defining and crafting a strategic plan tailored to your personal or professional brand.

04

Proprietary Deal Access

Why?

Having built a strong network via our K5 Platform among the German and European E-Commerce landscape gives us proprietary access to true Hidden Champions.

Results:

We begin by immersing ourselves in your story, vision, and goals. Through thoughtful conversations and collaborative brainstorming, we uncover the unique elements that make you stand out. This step focuses on understanding your audience, defining and crafting a strategic plan tailored to your personal or professional brand.

Proprietary Deal Access

Why?

Having built a strong network via our K5 Platform among the German and European E-Commerce landscape gives us proprietary access to true Hidden Champions.

Results:

We begin by immersing ourselves in your story, vision, and goals. Through thoughtful conversations and collaborative brainstorming, we uncover the unique elements that make you stand out. This step focuses on understanding your audience, defining and crafting a strategic plan tailored to your personal or professional brand.

Fure Core

Fure Core

Expertise and leadership
in e-commerce investment.

Expertise and leadership
in e-commerce investment.

Sven Rittau

Co- Founder FURE Capital

As a longterm E- Commerce entrepreneur Sven has co-founded and built companies like zooplus and shirtinator from scratch. Since 2014 he joined forces with Jochen Krisch and is spearheading the ramp-up of the leading E Commerce network K5.

He also initiated the first public global E-Commerce investment fund GLORE for private investors where he acts as an advisor today. Sven likes to share his +20 years of entrepreneurial experience as an investor, non-executive board member and loves to interview the movers and shakers of future retail in his podcast CHEFTREFF.

Sven Rittau

Co- Founder FURE Capital

As a longterm E- Commerce entrepreneur Sven has co-founded and built companies like zooplus and shirtinator from scratch. Since 2014 he joined forces with Jochen Krisch and is spearheading the ramp-up of the leading E Commerce network K5.

He also initiated the first public global E-Commerce investment fund GLORE for private investors where he acts as an advisor today. Sven likes to share his +20 years of entrepreneurial experience as an investor, non-executive board member and loves to interview the movers and shakers of future retail in his podcast CHEFTREFF.

Sven Rittau

Co- Founder FURE Capital

As a longterm E- Commerce entrepreneur Sven has co-founded and built companies like zooplus and shirtinator from scratch. Since 2014 he joined forces with Jochen Krisch and is spearheading the ramp-up of the leading E Commerce network K5.

He also initiated the first public global E-Commerce investment fund GLORE for private investors where he acts as an advisor today. Sven likes to share his +20 years of entrepreneurial experience as an investor, non-executive board member and loves to interview the movers and shakers of future retail in his podcast CHEFTREFF.

Jochen Krisch

Co- Founder FURE Capital

Is one of the leading industry experts on E-Commerce and future retail in the DACH region. He is editor-in-chief of the blog Exciting Commerce and founder of the K5 Future Retail Conference.

Together with Sven Rittau he initiated in 2015 the first global online retail fund GLORE where he acts as an advisor today. His daily insights as well as his weekly podcast EXCHANGES are a must read and hear for everyone involved in the digital retail space.

Jochen Krisch

Co- Founder FURE Capital

Is one of the leading industry experts on E-Commerce and future retail in the DACH region. He is editor-in-chief of the blog Exciting Commerce and founder of the K5 Future Retail Conference.

Together with Sven Rittau he initiated in 2015 the first global online retail fund GLORE where he acts as an advisor today. His daily insights as well as his weekly podcast EXCHANGES are a must read and hear for everyone involved in the digital retail space.

Jochen Krisch

Co- Founder FURE Capital

Is one of the leading industry experts on E-Commerce and future retail in the DACH region. He is editor-in-chief of the blog Exciting Commerce and founder of the K5 Future Retail Conference.

Together with Sven Rittau he initiated in 2015 the first global online retail fund GLORE where he acts as an advisor today. His daily insights as well as his weekly podcast EXCHANGES are a must read and hear for everyone involved in the digital retail space.

Our Team

Meet the entrepreneurs and
investors of FURE Capital

Markus Dickhardt

Co-Founder Roadsurfer

Markus Dickhardt

Co-Founder Roadsurfer

Markus Dickhardt

Co-Founder Roadsurfer

Christoph Hertz

Co-Founder Visunext

Christoph Hertz

Co-Founder Visunext

Christoph Hertz

Co-Founder Visunext

Roberto Aufiero

Founder & CEO BTSN Store

Roberto Aufiero

Founder & CEO BTSN Store

Roberto Aufiero

Founder & CEO BTSN Store

Andrea Skersies

Ex-CMO zooplus

Andrea Skersies

Ex-CMO zooplus

Andrea Skersies

Ex-CMO zooplus

Sebastian Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Sebastian Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Sebastian Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Stefan Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Stefan Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Stefan Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Markus Dickhardt

Co-Founder Roadsurfer

Christoph Hertz

Co-Founder Visunext

Roberto Aufiero

Founder & CEO BTSN Store

Andrea Skersies

Ex-CMO zooplus

Sebastian Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Stefan Hamann

Founder & Co-CEO shopware

Our Successful Investments

Our Successful Investments

Explore our impactful e-commerce ventures and their achievements.

Explore our impactful e-commerce ventures and their achievements.

Retailer

Home & Living

Miss Pompadour

Invest. Volume 1.7 Mio.

Current Performance 3x

Retailer

Home & Living

Miss Pompadour

Invest. Volume 1.7 Mio.

Current Performance 3x

Miss Pompadour

Invest. Volume 1.7 Mio.

Current Performance 3x

Insights Into Our Impactful Investments

Insights Into Our Impactful Investments

Discover how we partner with bold founders to transform ambitious ideas into leading e-commerce brands. Each case highlights our hands-on approach, strategic support, and the tangible results achieved across diverse industries.

Want to know more about FURE and our investment strategy?

Want to know more about FURE and our investment strategy?

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