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YPOG advises SquareOne on €100 million deep tech and software fund

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Berlin – A YPOG team led by Jens Kretzschmann advised Berlin-based venture capital investor SquareOne, formerly known as Paua Ventures, on the structuring of its third early-stage fund SquareOne III. The fund is backed by public investors, family offices, as well as the founders of Instana, Signavio, Workday, Adyen and Staffbase.

To date, SquareOne has invested in more than 40 startups, including Stripe, Pipedrive, Wandelbots, and VueStorefront. In addition to its financing activities, the investor leverages its network to provide its portfolio companies and founding teams quick access to customers and talent pools.

With SquareOne III, the VC will primarily invest in founders and startups in their early stage, focusing on European companies solving complex problems with scalable technologies in the areas of SaaS, software and deep tech. The first 14 investments were already made, primarily in the enterprise software-, climate tech-, open source-, and supply chain/procurement sectors. 

Advisors SquareOne:

Jens Kretzschmann (Lead, Fund Formation), Partner
Michael Blank (Fund Formation, Tax), Associate 
Dr. Friedrich Wöhlecke (Fund Formation, Tax), Associate 
Robert Schramm (Fund Formation), Associate 
Dr. Saskia Bong (Fund Formation), Associate 
Dr. Dajo Sanning (Tax), Associate 
Anne Maria Weiske (Regulatory, ESG), Associate  

About SquareOne

SquareOne is a venture capital firm that’s backing exceptional European founders who leverage technology to solve complex B2B problems in large markets. Founded in 2010, the Berlin-based investor is one of Europe’s leading early-stage venture firms investing in B2B SaaS, enterprise software and deep tech startups. Numerous SME & blue chip executives as well as leading tech entrepreneurs are active members of the SquareOne community & investor base. Since its launch, SquareOne has invested in more than 40 startups and counts companies like Stripe, Pipedrive, Wandelbots or Detectify as part of its portfolio. 

 

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YPOG stands for You + Partners of Gamechangers. As a leading law and tax firm, YPOG supports founders, investors, companies and funds in Germany and internationally in bringing visionary ideas to life in the tech ecosystem and dynamic future markets.
YPOG advises on the structuring of venture capital and private equity funds, financing rounds and complex transactions, as well as on regulatory and tax matters relating to digital assets and financial innovation. As a strategic partner, YPOG develops practical solutions of the highest legal standard. 
The firm combines legal and tax expertise with legal tech, digital workflows and AI-based systems to provide efficient and scalable advice.
YPOG and its professionals are regularly recognised by JUVE, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Leaders League. More than 380 lawyers, tax advisers, tax specialists, one notary and business professionals work for YPOG across its offices in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich. 

Further information: www.ypog.law/en/ and www.linkedin.com/company/ypog

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