SquareOne Venture Capital

SquareOne Venture Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed investments in B2B technology. Founded in 2010, the firm typically serves as the first institutional investor on the cap table, offering a distinctive first-customers-guarantee to its portfolio companies. This approach positions SquareOne as an entrepreneurial partner, providing hands-on support and guidance from the outset. Leveraging a robust network of leading executives, tech entrepreneurs, and investors, SquareOne aims to establish the groundwork for large and profitable category leaders in B2B software and deep tech across Europe. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Stripe, Pipedrive, Carbon One, and Wandelbots.

Levent Altunel

Investment Associate

Charlotte Baumhauer

Principal

Christophe Defforey

Partner

Moritz Poewe

Partner

Past deals in Berlin

Anytype

Series A in 2023
Anytype Inc. is a Berlin-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing software solutions for the Web3 environment. The company's primary offering is an operating system designed to provide users with privacy and data ownership. Anytype's software allows clients to securely store their digital content locally while enabling them to manage their work online. Users can create customizable dashboards and organize various types of media, including text and images, without sacrificing their privacy. This approach empowers individuals to capture and organize ideas effectively in a secure digital space.

Deed

Series A in 2021
Deed is a social impact platform that facilitates charitable donations and volunteer opportunities for employees, enhancing their engagement and retention. Founded by Deevee Kashi, Steven Liu, and Aske Ertmann, the company provides a SaaS solution utilized by organizations such as Airbnb and Stripe. Deed's platform allows users to discover local volunteering opportunities across various causes, including environmental initiatives, youth development, and animal care. Additionally, it assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and effectively communicating their social impact to employees and customers. With offices in Brooklyn, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, Deed aims to connect people with meaningful causes and foster a culture of giving back within organizations.

Lhotse

Venture Round in 2021
Lhotse is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 by Jan Berssenbruegge, Henning Hatjem, and Can Akin. The company specializes in cloud-based procurement software that aims to streamline the management of indirect spending. Lhotse's platform automates and simplifies procurement processes, guiding users through each step from initial requests to supplier identification and offer selection. By focusing on non-strategic spending, Lhotse enables clients to optimize costs and effectively manage their procurement activities, making it an intuitive and easily integrable solution for modern businesses.

Deed

Seed Round in 2020
Deed is a social impact platform that facilitates charitable donations and volunteer opportunities for employees, enhancing their engagement and retention. Founded by Deevee Kashi, Steven Liu, and Aske Ertmann, the company provides a SaaS solution utilized by organizations such as Airbnb and Stripe. Deed's platform allows users to discover local volunteering opportunities across various causes, including environmental initiatives, youth development, and animal care. Additionally, it assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and effectively communicating their social impact to employees and customers. With offices in Brooklyn, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, Deed aims to connect people with meaningful causes and foster a culture of giving back within organizations.

Deed

Seed Round in 2020
Deed is a social impact platform that facilitates charitable donations and volunteer opportunities for employees, enhancing their engagement and retention. Founded by Deevee Kashi, Steven Liu, and Aske Ertmann, the company provides a SaaS solution utilized by organizations such as Airbnb and Stripe. Deed's platform allows users to discover local volunteering opportunities across various causes, including environmental initiatives, youth development, and animal care. Additionally, it assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and effectively communicating their social impact to employees and customers. With offices in Brooklyn, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, Deed aims to connect people with meaningful causes and foster a culture of giving back within organizations.

AskBy.ai

Seed Round in 2018
AskBy GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in data analytics leveraging artificial intelligence technology. The company focuses on natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to develop tailored solutions that address various challenges in these fields. Its platform automates tasks that involve processing text by translating natural language into formal languages, such as SQL and API calls. This functionality empowers users to quickly and securely access data and analytics-related information. Through innovative methods, AskBy.ai enhances the efficiency of data handling and improves user interaction with complex data systems.

Relimetrics

Seed Round in 2018
Relimetrics, Inc. specializes in providing advanced imaging solutions aimed at enhancing materials reliability across various sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including third-party supplier analysis for aerospace, mechanical design optimization, and materials testing for the automotive industry. Additionally, it provides structural monitoring and predictive failure analysis for civil and construction applications. In the manufacturing sector, Relimetrics delivers quality assurance testing, while in the medical field, it focuses on cancer detection and surgical optimization. The life sciences sector benefits from product efficacy testing and reduced clinical trial durations. The company employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies to automate visual inspections, enabling businesses to detect mechanical faults and improve product quality. Incorporated in 2013, Relimetrics is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in Sunnyvale, California, and Berlin, Germany.

RiseML

Seed Round in 2017
RiseML GmbH, established in Berlin, Germany in 2016 by Henning Peters and Elmar Haussmann, specializes in providing a software platform that simplifies running deep learning experiments on bare metal and cloud GPU clusters of varying sizes. Their unified interface supports major machine learning frameworks, enabling users to prepare, run, monitor experiments, track progress, and analyze results directly from their workstation, facilitating seamless deployment of machine learning technologies on GPU clusters.

KIWI

Series A in 2015
KIWI is a Berlin-based company that specializes in keyless entry systems for residential properties, specifically for apartment buildings. Established in February 2012, KIWI offers a digital access solution that allows property managers to oversee door access online in real time through the KIWI Portal. This system eliminates the need for physical keys, streamlining access management and reducing unnecessary trips for property managers. With over 110,000 residential units connected to its infrastructure and more than 600 housing companies as clients, KIWI facilitates over 500,000 door openings each month. The company is led by CEO Karsten Nölling and Hannah Nöthig.

KIWI

Convertible Note in 2013
KIWI is a Berlin-based company that specializes in keyless entry systems for residential properties, specifically for apartment buildings. Established in February 2012, KIWI offers a digital access solution that allows property managers to oversee door access online in real time through the KIWI Portal. This system eliminates the need for physical keys, streamlining access management and reducing unnecessary trips for property managers. With over 110,000 residential units connected to its infrastructure and more than 600 housing companies as clients, KIWI facilitates over 500,000 door openings each month. The company is led by CEO Karsten Nölling and Hannah Nöthig.

Flaconi

Venture Round in 2012
Flaconi GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform specializing in a diverse selection of perfumes and beauty products. The company offers an extensive range of items, including skincare, makeup, organic cosmetics, hair care, and other beauty essentials. Flaconi is committed to providing customers with high-quality products, many of which are organic and herbal in nature, ensuring a broad spectrum of options while emphasizing safety and efficacy.
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