Ricardo Schaefer
Partner @ Target Global
London, United Kingdom
Ricardo Schaefer is a seed investor at Target Global in London focused on FinTech and Financial Services. Ricardo Schaefer - Partner @ Target Global
- Total investments:
- 39
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 33%
Last updated:
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Industries Ricardo Schaefer invests in
Stages Ricardo Schaefer invests in
Countries Ricardo Schaefer invests in
Round sizes
Round size
- Seed
- $500k–$7.4M
- Pre-Seed
- $1.5M–$4M
- Series A
- $3.8M–$25M
Investment Focus
Industry
- FinTech 11 (28%)
- Financial Services 8 (21%)
- Real Estate 4 (10%)
- SaaS 3 (8%)
- Banking 3 (8%)
Stage
- Seed 14 (36%)
- Series A 10 (26%)
- Pre-Seed 7 (18%)
- Series B 4 (10%)
- Series D 1 (3%)
Country
- United Kingdom 11 (28%)
- Germany 4 (10%)
- Nigeria 3 (8%)
- United States 3 (8%)
- Spain 2 (5%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Komment
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Privately comment your software with zero third-party reliance. Komment documents enterprise code automatically so teams can shift their focus back to building and innovating. | $1.5M / Pre-Seed / Sep 01, 2023 | |
Communion
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Communion is a fintech app that offers an easy-access savings account with access to financial advice and wealth building. | $3.2M / Pre-Seed / Aug 17, 2023 | |
Enter
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baupal seeks to democratize sustainable and customized architecture, making design, energy assessments, permitting and cost evaluations more accessible and straightforward for private builders and smaller construction projects. baupal is an online building application service that takes advantage of digital processes and efficient team structuresto streamline design, planning and permitting processes for a range of small-scale projects.baupal was established in December, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. | Series A / Apr 21, 2023 | |
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Enter
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baupal seeks to democratize sustainable and customized architecture, making design, energy assessments, permitting and cost evaluations more accessible and straightforward for private builders and smaller construction projects. baupal is an online building application service that takes advantage of digital processes and efficient team structuresto streamline design, planning and permitting processes for a range of small-scale projects.baupal was established in December, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. | $15M / Series A / Apr 21, 2023 | |
Fintecture
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Under continuous control and supervision of the financial regulator, Fintecture is an authorised Payment Institution (ACPR-17248).First bank to bank instant payment solution in France, Fintecture Pay by Bank enables merchants and businesses to :+ Bypass card ceilings + Avoid illegitimate declined payments + Significantly reduce theirtransaction costs + Receive funds rapidly into their bank account + Reduce fraud by removing chargebacks + Increase security, protecting their customersFintecture Pay by Bank makes payments easy and adapts to your needs : may it be B2B payments, recurring payments, Pay by link, you name it !=======Sous le contrôle et la supervision continus du régulateur financier, Fintecture est un établissement de paiement agréé (ACPR-17248).Première solution instantanée de paiement banque à banque en France, Fintecture Pay by Bank permet aux marchands et aux entreprises de : + Contourner les plafonds des cartes + Éliminer les rejets illégitimes + Baisser considérablement les coûts de transactions + Disposer plus rapidement des fonds collectés + Réduire la fraude en supprimant les chargebacks + Augmenter la sécurité, protégeant leurs consommateursFintecture Pay by Bank facilite les paiements et s’adapte à vos besoins : B2B, paiements récurrents, abonnements, Pay by Link et bien plus. | $25.3M / Series A / Nov 03, 2022 | |
Justhome
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Justhome operates as a home financing platform. | $3.3M / Pre-Seed / Aug 31, 2022 | |
Indicina
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Indicina is a digital lending platform that provides analytics-driven credit decisions for lenders. Indicina offers technology solutions to empower businesses to offer credit to customers faster, more securely, and at scale. Indicina is not a lender and does not offer loans to customers. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria. | $3M / Seed / Jun 06, 2022 | |
Kapaga
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Banking ecosystem for internationally trading SMEs. Finadvant offers a new generation of banking services with a personal touch to SMEs that trades internationally. | $1.9M / Seed / May 26, 2022 | |
Casava
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Casava is a financial services company that offers insurance and life microinsurance. Casava uses technology to provide world-class, trusted, and affordable insurance to everyone. | $4M / Pre-Seed / Feb 02, 2022 | |
Jefa
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Jefa is a digital financial platform for women. Starting in Mexico, Jefa provides a digital app with access to a financial marketplace in an affordable, convenient, and secure solution. | $2M / Seed / Nov 26, 2021 | |
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Co-Investors
About Target Global
Target Global is a prominent European technology investment firm with a significant presence in the venture capital landscape, boasting over €3 billion in assets under management. The firm operates out of key tech hubs including London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Abu Dhabi, and has a rich portfolio featuring some of Europe's most successful techcompanies such as Revolut, Auto1, Copper, Delivery Hero, Docplanner, and Rapyd.Founding and GrowthTarget Global was established in 2015 by Shmuel Chafets and Yaron Valler, who brought a wealth of experience from their tenure at Hasso Plattner Ventures. Their professional partnership dates back 15 years to their time at Giza Venture Capital, a trailblazer in Israel's investment ecosystem, where they honed their investment acumen and industry foresight.Investment Philosophy and ImpactTarget Global stands out in the European tech industry for its diverse team and its ability to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities. The firm's knack for recognizing potential in the early stages of Germany's tech economy led to the emergence of several unicorns in the 2010s. As the European tech industry evolves, Target Global remains at the forefront, seeking out innovative companies like Robovision, Saleor, and Finom. These recent investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting cutting-edge technology and business models.Fundraising SuccessesTarget Global's fundraising prowess is evident in its six investment funds, which have collectively raised significant capital. The funds range from Early Stage Funds, focusing on nascent startups, to Growth Funds that support more mature companies scaling their operations. The firm's co-investment strategy has led to over €1 billion in capital deployment across a diverse array of partnerships.Backing and AchievementsWith the backing of investors such as FERI, UBS, Allianz X, Mubadala, and Hermes GPE, Target Global has cemented its reputation as a trusted and successful investment firm. Its portfolio spans over 140 companies at various development stages, with a focus on those targeting trillion-dollar markets.Just a few of the many notable companies in the firm’s portfolio include:- Tarabut, MENA’s leading open banking platform, which was recently featured in Forbes Middle East’s list of Top 50 Fintech Companies.- Flo Health, an AI-driven women’s health product, which is the world’s top health and fitness app by downloads.- Robovision, an easy-to-use AI-driven computer vision platform for users to develop their own deep-learning-based solutions.- Enter, a German company that helps homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.Target Global's track record includes support for 15 unicorn companies, over 20 exits, and 7 IPOs, showcasing its ability to drive growth and success in the European tech ecosystem. The team, comprised of individuals with founder and operator backgrounds, continues to pursue exceptional opportunities to expand the firm's portfolio and influence.Target Global's journey from its inception to its current status as a key player in European venture capital is marked by strategic investments, a commitment to diversity, and a deep understanding of the tech industry's dynamics. With a clear vision for the future, Target Global is poised to continue its role in shaping the next wave of European tech giants.
Target Global Contacts
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Alex Frolov
CEO and General Partner
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Ricardo Schaefer
Partner
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Anke Hecht
VP of Finance
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Arthur Nafikov
VP Operations
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Bao-Y Van Cong
Partner
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FAQ
What does Ricardo Schaefer invest in?
Ricardo Schaefer invests primarily in FinTech, Financial Services and Real Estate startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 39 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Ricardo Schaefer's check size?
Ricardo Schaefer typically joins rounds of $500k–$7.4M at Seed, $1.5M–$4M at Pre-Seed and $3.8M–$25M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Ricardo Schaefer participates in.
When did Ricardo Schaefer last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Ricardo Schaefer closed in Sep 2023. Shizune tracks 39 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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