Paua Ventures

Q: When was Paua Ventures last fund created?

Paua Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2015-12-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$70 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

SquareOne is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2009. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in B2B technology sectors, particularly SaaS and deep tech. With a small team of three professionals, SquareOne is known for its operator-first approach, providing a first-customers guarantee to its portfolio companies. The firm was formerly known as Paua Ventures.

SquareOne invests primarily in European markets, targeting overlooked hubs and supporting technical, IP-rich startups. The firm does not lead rounds but offers significant support through its network of industry experts and advisors. Its investment focus includes sectors like AI, deep tech, and enterprise software, though specific check sizes are not disclosed.

Notable investments by SquareOne include Stripe - payment processing, Pipedrive - sales CRM, Wandelbots - robotics software, Procuros - supply chain integration, and Alokai - AI-driven solutions. These companies highlight SquareOne's commitment to fostering innovation in B2B technology across Europe.

Industry

MedTech HealthTech Business Services (B2B) Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Hardware Internet and Web Services Robotics Software AI Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Telecommunications

Paua Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
First Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Telecommunications	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$65 M	December 2015

Contacts

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Georg Stockinger Managing Partner

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FAQs about Paua Ventures

Is Paua Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Paua Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Paua Ventures located?

Paua Ventures is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Paua Ventures founded?

Paua Ventures was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Paua Ventures invest in?

Paua Ventures invests in companies and startups in MedTech, HealthTech, Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Hardware, Internet and Web Services, Robotics, Software, AI, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Telecommunications.

What is Paua Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Paua Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Paua Ventures typically invest in?

Paua Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Paua Ventures investment?

Paua Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Paua Ventures?

Paua Ventures has around $70m assets under management.

When was Paua Ventures last fund created?

Paua Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2015-12-10

What are the contacts of Paua Ventures?

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