Shmuel Chafets
Founder and Partner @ Target Global
Berlin, Germany
Shmuel Chafets is a Series A investor at Target Global in Berlin focused on Software and FinTech. Shmuel Chafets is the Founder and Partner at Target Global. Prior to joining Target Global Shmuel was a partner at the Berlin based Hasso Plattner Ventures where he invested in companies such as iZettle and Hansoft and served as a board member in DreamLines and reBuy. Before that Shmuel was a partner at Giza Venture Capital in Tel Aviv where heinvested in companies such as Soluto (sold to Asurion), Vishal.ly and other early stage internet ventures. Together with Giza, Shmuel founded GPV, a pioneering Warsaw based venture fund where he also lead virus internet and software investment. Shmuel was also co-founder of LocaLoco (sold to Say Media Group ) a social gaming start up targeting emerging markets. Shmuel started his career as strategic consultant to GCS and a consultant for several members of the Israeli parliament and government.
- Total investments:
- 30
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 47%
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Industries Shmuel Chafets invests in
Stages Shmuel Chafets invests in
Countries Shmuel Chafets invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 6 (20%)
- FinTech 4 (13%)
- E-Commerce 4 (13%)
- SaaS 3 (10%)
- Artificial Intelligence 3 (10%)
Stage
- Series A 9 (30%)
- Series B 6 (20%)
- Seed 5 (17%)
- Series C 5 (17%)
- Series D 2 (7%)
Country
- Israel 8 (27%)
- Germany 5 (17%)
- United States 4 (13%)
- Spain 1 (3%)
- Sweden 1 (3%)
Investments
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Alta
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Alta leverages data and AI to drive business growth 24/7. | $25M / Series A / Jul 08, 2026 | |
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Alta
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Alta leverages data and AI to drive business growth 24/7. | $7M / Seed / Mar 04, 2025 | |
Forsea Foods
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Forsea is a cultivated meat company with proprietary, breakthrough technology to produce fish and seafood in a very similar way to nature. | $5.2M / Seed / Oct 26, 2022 | |
Imagindairy
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Imagindairy provides Animal-free dairy proteins for nourishing the world with sustainable, healthy and tasty products. | $15M / Seed / May 18, 2022 | |
The Vets
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The Vets is a technology platform providing pet owners home, clinic, and video triage pet care in a customer-centric approach | $40M / Seed / Jan 27, 2022 | |
Karma
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Karma is an AI shopping assistant and shopping network on a mission to make everyone's shopping better. We are a customer-first company with a team obsessed with providing real, tangible value to millions of users in every interaction. Karma's major investors include Target Global and NFX. | $25M / Series A / Oct 14, 2021 | |
FUSE Autotech
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Leveraging Technology To Future Proof The Dealership. FUSE delivers an intuitive, transparent, and fast way to buy a car. FUSE eliminates operational inefficiencies and provides a seamless transition from online shopping to the in-store purchase. It’s a one-of-a-kind customer experience only made possible with a system created from the ground upfor dealers by dealers.Deals get done faster with a lower cost to sell. Customers get the best, most competitive terms. Everyone wins | $10M / Series A / Aug 12, 2021 | |
Fresha
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Fresha is a marketplace that allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses, while salons, spas and barbershops can leverage Fresha to manage their operations with its intuitive, subscription-free business software. Fresha empowers business owners by managing appointment bookings,point-of-sale, customer records, human resources, inventory, and financial reporting. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and integrations to Instagram, Facebook and Google.Fresha was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | $152.5M / Series C / Jun 11, 2021 | |
Perk (formerly TravelPerk)
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TravelPerk is a next-generation business travel booking and management platform for companies of any size. It is an all-in-one platform for booking business travel. TravelPerk is backed by investors such as Spark Capital, investors in Slack, Trello, and Twitter. The company is co-founded and funded by a team of entrepreneurial executives with deepmarket expertise, including leadership-level experience, as one of the successful players in the online travel industry. One of the co-founders recently started and sold a travel technology company to one of the players in the market.TravelPerk was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia. | $160M / Series D / Apr 29, 2021 | |
McMakler
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McMakler is the leading hybrid real estate agent in Germany. The company combines state-of-the-art marketing technology and central processes at its headquarters in Berlin with a local team of almost 400 permanent real estate agents across Germany in all major regions. With a supported brand awareness of 33%, McMakler is today the best-known realestate agent in Germany and is characterised by its far above-average service quality. | $44.6M / Series D / Nov 17, 2020 | |
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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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What does Shmuel Chafets invest in?
Shmuel Chafets invests primarily in Software, FinTech and E-Commerce startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 30 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Israel. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Shmuel Chafets last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Shmuel Chafets closed in Jul 2026. Shizune tracks 30 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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