
SquareOne Venture Capital
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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