CB

Christoph Barchewitz

Co-CEO at Global Fashion Group

📍 London, England, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2015
VC🌍 United Kingdom
5
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12y
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Board Member
Jan 2015
Global Fashion Group is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in ANZ, LATAM and SEA. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: THE ICONIC, Dafiti and ZALORA connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. As part of the Group’s vision is to be the #1 online destination for fashion & lifestyle in ANZ, LATAM & SEA, we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do. #WeAreGFG #TrueSelfExpression
Board Member
Apr 2014
Linio.com es una tienda en línea latinoamericana con presencia en 4 países: Chile, Colombia, México, Perú y con oficinas operativas en China. Ofrecemos un catálogo de más de 4 millones de productos, mediante nuestros modelos retail y marketplace. Somos un equipo de 1300 personas en 10 países, trabajando apasionados todos los días desde hace 5 años, buscando hacer la vida de los latinoamericanos un poco más fácil a la hora de hacer sus compras. Crear la mejor experiencia de compra para nuestros clientes y ayudar a nuestros aliados a crecer, es nuestra misión. Tenemos una cultura de empoderamiento y horizontalidad, ideal para gente apasionada por crear, aportar y crecer. Trabajamos por resultados, lo cual nos permite ser flexibles en ciertos temas del día a día, y por lo tanto, poder hacer mejor y disfrutar más nuestro trabajo. Somos gente diversa, llena de energía y ¡amamos la tecnología! Si todo lo anterior es lo que buscas para tu próximo trabajo, revisa nuestras vacantes y envíanos tu CV. Falabella Corporativo: Chile – Perú - India Falabella Retail: Colombia - Chile - Perú Sodimac: Chile - México - Perú - Argentina - Colombia - Brasil - Uruguay Falabella Financiero: Chile - Perú - Colombia - México Falabella.com: Chile Linio: Perú - México - Chile - Colombia Tottus: Chile – Perú Falabella Inmobiliario: Chile - Perú Mall Plaza: Chile - Colombia - Perú
Board Member
Apr 2014
About Lazada Group Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. We are accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of our consumers’ daily lives in the region and we aim to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada is the Southeast Asia flagship platform of the Alibaba Group powered by its cutting-edge technology infrastructure.
Board Member
Apr 2014
We are home24, a leading home & living e-commerce platform in continental Europe and Brazil. We are currently active in eight countries. Over 1,000 Homies work together towards a common goal: to create happy homes for everyone and every budget. How can we reach this goal? With an assortment of over 250,000 pieces of furniture and accessories from more than 1,000 suppliers, we offer the perfect addition to any living space combined with the comfort of being able to shop from anywhere. What makes us proud to be Homies? We are pioneers in our market who seamlessly combine technology and creativity. We utilize data to provide personalized recommendations, tips and inspiration for every home. At home24, we strive to deliver a superior assortment of products and the best service. To do this, we need fresh ideas, 100% motivation, and dedication to our company mission. We always have a space at our table for service-minded individuals who are passionate about digitization and modern living. Links: http://www.home24.de http://www.facebook.com/home24.de http://www.youtube.com/user/home24tv
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Apr 2014
Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our purpose? To inspire people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life. For us, a home is more than a place to live – it’s where life happens. We’re building the Superbrand in Design for customers who expect exceptional aesthetics, longevity, and experiences at every touchpoint. Our team is a diverse group of passionate professionals – fast-moving, collaborative, and driven by excellence. We act with kindness, creativity, and ownership. We think like CEOs, lead with curiosity, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Explore our open positions on: www.westwing.com/careers
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2015
Board Member
Jan 2015
Global Fashion Group is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in ANZ, LATAM and SEA. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: THE ICONIC, Dafiti and ZALORA connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. As part of the Group’s vision is to be the #1 online destination for fashion & lifestyle in ANZ, LATAM & SEA, we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do. #WeAreGFG #TrueSelfExpression
2014
Board Member
Apr 2014
Linio.com es una tienda en línea latinoamericana con presencia en 4 países: Chile, Colombia, México, Perú y con oficinas operativas en China. Ofrecemos un catálogo de más de 4 millones de productos, mediante nuestros modelos retail y marketplace. Somos un equipo de 1300 personas en 10 países, trabajando apasionados todos los días desde hace 5 años, buscando hacer la vida de los latinoamericanos un poco más fácil a la hora de hacer sus compras. Crear la mejor experiencia de compra para nuestros clientes y ayudar a nuestros aliados a crecer, es nuestra misión. Tenemos una cultura de empoderamiento y horizontalidad, ideal para gente apasionada por crear, aportar y crecer. Trabajamos por resultados, lo cual nos permite ser flexibles en ciertos temas del día a día, y por lo tanto, poder hacer mejor y disfrutar más nuestro trabajo. Somos gente diversa, llena de energía y ¡amamos la tecnología! Si todo lo anterior es lo que buscas para tu próximo trabajo, revisa nuestras vacantes y envíanos tu CV. Falabella Corporativo: Chile – Perú - India Falabella Retail: Colombia - Chile - Perú Sodimac: Chile - México - Perú - Argentina - Colombia - Brasil - Uruguay Falabella Financiero: Chile - Perú - Colombia - México Falabella.com: Chile Linio: Perú - México - Chile - Colombia Tottus: Chile – Perú Falabella Inmobiliario: Chile - Perú Mall Plaza: Chile - Colombia - Perú
Board Member
Apr 2014
About Lazada Group Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. We are accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of our consumers’ daily lives in the region and we aim to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada is the Southeast Asia flagship platform of the Alibaba Group powered by its cutting-edge technology infrastructure.
Board Member
Apr 2014
We are home24, a leading home & living e-commerce platform in continental Europe and Brazil. We are currently active in eight countries. Over 1,000 Homies work together towards a common goal: to create happy homes for everyone and every budget. How can we reach this goal? With an assortment of over 250,000 pieces of furniture and accessories from more than 1,000 suppliers, we offer the perfect addition to any living space combined with the comfort of being able to shop from anywhere. What makes us proud to be Homies? We are pioneers in our market who seamlessly combine technology and creativity. We utilize data to provide personalized recommendations, tips and inspiration for every home. At home24, we strive to deliver a superior assortment of products and the best service. To do this, we need fresh ideas, 100% motivation, and dedication to our company mission. We always have a space at our table for service-minded individuals who are passionate about digitization and modern living. Links: http://www.home24.de http://www.facebook.com/home24.de http://www.youtube.com/user/home24tv
Board Member
Apr 2014
Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our purpose? To inspire people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life. For us, a home is more than a place to live – it’s where life happens. We’re building the Superbrand in Design for customers who expect exceptional aesthetics, longevity, and experiences at every touchpoint. Our team is a diverse group of passionate professionals – fast-moving, collaborative, and driven by excellence. We act with kindness, creativity, and ownership. We think like CEOs, lead with curiosity, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Explore our open positions on: www.westwing.com/careers
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