SquareOne Venture Capital Overview
SquareOne is a Berlin-based venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed investments in B2B technology. Typically the first institutional investor on the cap table, SquareOne provides a unique first-customers-guarantee to all its portfolio companies, acting as an entrepreneurial sparring partner and hands-on supporter from day one. With its network of leading executives, tech entrepreneurs, and investors, SquareOne builds the foundation for large and profitable category leaders in B2B software and deep tech businesses across Europe. The firm was founded in 2010 and rebranded from Paua Ventures to SquareOne in 2022.
Is SquareOne Venture Capital the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with SquareOne Venture Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
SquareOne Venture Capital
Investment focus
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€1,500,000 - €3,000,000
Contact information
Principal
Charlotte Baumhauer
Building for the future
Rodrick Chattaika
Head of Communications
Maxine Grumbkow
How to approach funds like SquareOne Venture Capital
When reaching out to SquareOne, founders should highlight their traction with early B2B customers and demonstrate a clear path to becoming a category leader in their niche. Emphasize how your team’s technical expertise and market insight position you to solve a significant pain point for enterprise clients. Be prepared to discuss your go-to-market strategy and how you plan to leverage SquareOne’s network for customer introductions and strategic guidance. Show openness to hands-on collaboration and a willingness to iterate quickly based on feedback from both investors and early adopters.
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