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SquareOne Venture Capital

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

Description

SquareOne Venture Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments within the B2B technology sector across Europe. Established in 2020, the firm positions itself as a crucial early-stage partner for founders building the next generation of enterprise software solutions. Their strategic focus on B2B tech underscores a commitment to scalable business models and innovative solutions that address critical needs within various industries.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its early engagement, typically providing initial checks ranging from €500,000 to €2,000,000, which translates to approximately $540,000 to $2,160,000 based on recent exchange rates. SquareOne launched its inaugural fund, SquareOne Fund I, with a substantial volume of €100 million, demonstrating significant capital backing for its investment thesis. This fund enables them to not only provide initial capital but also to support portfolio companies through follow-on rounds, often participating up to Series A and beyond.

SquareOne emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with founders from "day zero" to help navigate the challenges of early-stage growth. Their team brings decades of collective experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and technology, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a broad network. With over 37 investments to date, SquareOne has quickly built a diverse portfolio of promising European B2B tech startups, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the regional early-stage venture ecosystem.

This comprehensive support system, combined with their dedicated focus and substantial fund size, positions SquareOne Venture Capital as a significant partner for ambitious B2B technology founders seeking more than just capital. They aim to be a true co-pilot, fostering growth and innovation within the European tech landscape.

Investor Profile

SquareOne Venture Capital has backed more than 87 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 34 rounds, about 39% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, Sweden.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, E-Commerce.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $2.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (44%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Angel (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (61%)
  • United States (16%)
  • Sweden (5%)
  • Austria (3%)
  • Estonia (2%)
  • France (2%)
  • Ireland (2%)
  • Poland (2%)
  • Switzerland (2%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Retail
  • Machine Learning
  • Payments
  • Manufacturing
  • B2b
  • Enterprise Software
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does SquareOne Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

42CAP
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 4
Earlybird Venture Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 6
Otto Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 4
Creandum
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 4
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
RD
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 5
Picus Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 4
Cherry Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Bessemer Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
EQT Ventures
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does SquareOne Venture Capital often collaborate with?

RS
Europe, Estonia
Shared Deals: 2
MN
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Shared Deals: 2
CM
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 2
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
EW
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
CB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
ST
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SJ
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by SquareOne Venture Capital?

C1 Green Chemicals

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

C1 Green Chemicals is a chemical production company.

Carbon CaptureChemicalEnvironmental EngineeringManufacturingRecycling
Series UnknownMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,413,641
Phase

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Phase is a visual and intuitive digital design tool, reworked for the new age.

Product DesignWeb Design
Series UnknownFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
PartsCloud

Pliezhausen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Operating system for spare parts logistics

Industrial ManufacturingInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesTransportationWarehousing
SeedFeb 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,206,988
Zuriq

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Zuriq offers scalable quantum computing hardware based on trapped ions.

HardwareManufacturing
SeedJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,164,385
Graph Therapeutics

Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria

precision-immunology techbio

Biotechnology
Pre SeedJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,100,000
Flinn

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Flinn Comply allows medical device manufacturers to automate quality and regulatory processes.

MedicalMedical Device
SeedSep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,681,976
atmio

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

The operating system for the oil & gas sector to effortlessly find, fix, and report methane emissions

Clean EnergyEnergyFossil FuelsInformation TechnologyOil and GasSoftwareSustainability
SeedJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,475,963
Heropay.eu

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

A Single Platform to Bank, Accept Payments and Finance your company.

B2BFinTechPayments
Series AJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,107,614
Coboworx

Osann-monzel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Coboworx is an online market place for information, hardware and software products

E-CommerceSoftware
Series UnknownJun 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,396,586
SEMRON

Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

SEMRON develops a 3D-scaled AI inference chip, based on a new proven semiconductor device.

3D TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)B2B
SeedJan 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,915,398