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Paua Ventures was a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within European B2B technology. It provided capital and active operational support to identify and cultivate high-potential enterprises. The firm focused exclusively on B2B tech, leveraging hands-on engagement to foster market growth for its portfolio.
Established in 2010, Paua Ventures emerged as an early participant in Europe's venture capital landscape. Individuals like Felix Plapperer were instrumental; the firm initially invested its own capital. Their foundational insight centered on discovering "pearls" among nascent companies, driving a commitment to hands-on mentorship for emerging B2B entrepreneurs.
Paua Ventures supported early-stage B2B tech founders addressing complex problems in large markets. Functioning as a dedicated co-creator, the firm connected entrepreneurs with essential customers, talent, and advisors. Its vision was to empower these founders, helping them build future category leaders through comprehensive early-stage assistance.
Key people at Paua Ventures.
Paua Ventures was founded in 2010 by Christian Buchenau (Co-Founder, Managing Director & Partner).
Key people at Paua Ventures.
Paua Ventures was founded in 2010 by Christian Buchenau (Co-Founder, Managing Director & Partner).
Paua Ventures, now known as SquareOne, is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and seed investments, primarily in B2B technology sectors such as SaaS, enterprise software, Industry 4.0, robotics, and machine learning. Their mission is to partner with innovative founders who are ambitious enough to build disruptive companies, providing not just capital but also hands-on operational support throughout the company lifecycle. Paua Ventures focuses on startups with scalable products, clear unique selling propositions, and strong growth potential, aiming to build category leaders in Europe’s tech ecosystem[1][2][3].
Founded in 2010 in Berlin, Paua Ventures was established by a team of partners with entrepreneurial and investment expertise, including Christian Buchenau and Moritz Poewe. The firm initially funded itself with management money and gradually grew to become a leading early-stage investor in the Berlin tech scene. Over time, Paua Ventures evolved its focus to emphasize deep operational involvement, supporting startups beyond financing by helping with business development, HR, recruiting, and strategic partnerships. This evolution culminated in the rebranding to SquareOne, reflecting a sharpened focus on B2B SaaS and deep tech investments[2][3][6].
Paua Ventures rides the wave of digital transformation and the growing importance of B2B SaaS and deep tech solutions in Europe. The timing is favorable due to increasing demand for enterprise software, automation, and AI-driven technologies, which are reshaping industries. By focusing on early-stage startups in these sectors, Paua Ventures helps bridge the gap between innovative ideas and market-ready solutions, fostering a robust ecosystem of scalable tech companies. Their proactive support model influences the broader ecosystem by nurturing startups that become category leaders, thus driving innovation and competitiveness in the European tech market[2][3].
Looking ahead, Paua Ventures (SquareOne) is well-positioned to capitalize on the accelerating adoption of AI, Industry 4.0, and SaaS platforms. Their hands-on approach and strong network will likely continue to attract high-potential startups, enabling them to scale rapidly. Trends such as automation, machine learning, and digital enterprise transformation will shape their investment focus and portfolio growth. As they deepen their operational involvement and expand their influence, Paua Ventures is expected to remain a key player in Europe’s venture capital landscape, helping to build the next generation of tech leaders[2][3].
This trajectory ties back to their founding ethos: supporting entrepreneurs who dare to dream and build disruptive companies with lasting impact.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Flinn | $20.0M Series A | Felix Kluhr | Tim Schneider, Cherry Ventures, Andrea Zitna |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Ultralytics | $30.0M Series A | Peter Fallon | Elephant Partners, Pareto Holdings, Kunal Shah, Georg Stockinger |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Flinn | $7.0M Seed | Cherry Ventures | 7percent Ventures, Acton Capital Partners, btov Partners, Christian Miele, MMC Ventures, Passion Capital, Speedinvest, Akhil Paul, Charlie Songhurst, Julius Göllner, Matthias Hilpert, Matthias Weber, Michael Reitermann, Speedinvest |
| Jan 1, 2024 | SEMRON | $8.0M Seed | Join Capital | Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, Capnamic Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, L Catterton Growth, Target Partners, Union Labs, Zacua Ventures, Andrej Henkler, François Nuyts, Michael Wax, Andreas Werner, Hans Rohrer, Hermann Hauser, Sven Sieber, Wolfram Drescher, Karol Szubstarski, Georg Stockinger |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Retorio | $9.8M Series A | Charlotte Baumhauer | Basinghall Partners, Passion Capital, Porsche Ventures, Sofia Angels Ventures, Storm Ventures |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Nexu | $20.0M Series B | Valor Capital Group | Altos Ventures, Clocktower Technology Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, FinTech Collective, FJ Labs, Gilgamesh Ventures, Grupo CAPEM, Ivernet, Wollef |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Vue Storefront | $20.0M Series A | Felix Capital | Andreessen Horowitz, Cedar Capital Group, Creandum, Earlybird Venture Capital, HV Capital, Incisive Ventures, Insight Partners, Madrona Ventures, Quiet Capital, Scale Asia Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Charlie Songhurst, Dylan Field, Eric Ries, Fidji Simo, Gokul Rajaram, Hadi Partovi, Julius Köhler, Mike Vernal, Nagi Letaifa, Philippe Corrot |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Hygraph | $30.0M Series B | David Klein | Peak, Mattias Weinhandl, Ted Nelson, Boris Lokschin, Ekaterina Almasque |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Edgeless Systems | $5.0M Seed | Georg Stockinger | 10x Group, 83North, Andreessen Horowitz, Band of Angels, CRV, Insight Partners, Madrona Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, Preston-Werner Ventures, S28 Capital, Christian Bach, Mathias Biilmann Christensen, Chris Back, Evan Weaver, Mirko Novakovic, Paolo Negri |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Xolo | $9.3M Series A | — | Frank Carsten Herzog, Kerstin Herzog, DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Frank Carsten Herzog, Onsight Ventures |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Flinn | $2.0M Seed | Paua Ventures, Andrea Zitna | Cherry Ventures, LocalGlobe, MMC Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Speedinvest, Simon Lambert |
| May 1, 2022 | Keelvar | $24.0M Series B | Philip Chopin | Cherry Ventures, Elephant Partners, Firstminute Capital, foobar.vc, L Catterton Growth, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mosaic Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, Seedcamp, Andrew Jones, Chris Murphy, Christian Reber, Gloria Baeuerlein, Gokul Rajaram, Jeppe Rindom, KV Rao, Mads Fosselius, Mandeep Singh, Tom Blomfield, Bastian Nominacher, Elephant |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Procuros | $9.0M Seed | Creandum, Point Nine Capital | 2.12 Angels, BackBone Ventures, Cherry Ventures, Cupule Ventures, EQT Ventures, Extantia Capital, foobar.vc, Frontline Ventures, FTX Ventures, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, La Famiglia, Northzone, Possible Ventures, Spark Capital, Telescope Partners, Visionaries Club, Chris Murphy, Christian Bertermann, Christian Reber, Dominik Richter, Dylan Field, Hakan Koc, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Johannes Reck, Kelly Ford, Matthias Hilpert, Maximilian Tayenthal, David Clarke, Denise Persson, Tijn Lamers, btov Partners |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Wandelbots | $84.0M Series C | Insight Partners | 83North, Battery Ventures, Tribe Capital, Alex Kayyal, Ariel Maislos, Atlantic Labs, EQT, Microsoft, Next47 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed | $10.0M Series A | Earlybird | Blossom Capital, Cherry Ventures, foobar.vc, Frontline Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Seedcamp, Visionaries Club, Andreas Burike, Andrew Jones, Andrew Robb, Bastian Nominacher, Christian Reber, Giovanni Gardelli, Gloria Baeuerlein, Gokul Rajaram, Hanno Renner, Jeppe Rindom, Job Van Der Voort, Julius Göllner, Mads Fosselius, Michael Wax, Dara Khosrowshahi, David Clarke, PruVen Capital, WndrCo, Y Combinator |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Vue Storefront | $17.0M Series A | Creandum | Alkeon Capital, BrandProject, Canaan Partners, Cedar Capital Group, Dawn Capital, Earlybird Venture Capital, EVE Atlas, FJ Labs, foobar.vc, HV Capital, Incisive Ventures, Insight Partners, Lakestar, LocalGlobe, Look Up Ventures, MATH Venture Partners, Mouro Capital, Northside Ventures, Passion Capital, Point Nine Capital, Precursor Ventures, Quiet Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Scale Asia Ventures, Seedcamp, Staircase Ventures, Susa Ventures, The Finger Group, Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund, Y Combinator, Charlie Songhurst, Christian Bach, Christian Faes, Christopher Priebe, Eric Ries, Fredrik Björk, Gerald Parloiu, Ian Hogarth, Jacob Kerzner, Julius Köhler, Leonard Picardo, Mathias Biilmann Christensen, Michael Pennington, Parker Treacy, Shay Banon, Uri Boness, Heini Zachariassen, Paul S., Yuxi You, Artur Banach, Federico Wengi |
| Sep 1, 2021 | inai | $4.0M Seed | Federico Wengi | ACF Investors, Addition, AirAngels, Andreessen Horowitz, Archetype, Audacity, Awesome People Ventures, Battery Ventures, B Capital Group, BoxGroup, Chapter One Ventures, CoinFund, Divergence Ventures, Electric Ant, Electric Capital, Ethereal Ventures, First Round Capital, Future Perfect Ventures, Hack VC, Hashed, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Kearny Jackson, Kleiner Perkins, LGF, M34 Capital, Makers Fund, Nascent, Hans Tung, Robin Li, Not Boring Capital, Primary Venture Partners, Red Beard Ventures, Robot Ventures, Samaipata, Seed Club Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Seven Seven Six, SID Venture Partners, Solana Ventures, Sommet AB, Sound Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Tiger Global Management, Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund, Two Sigma Ventures, Venture Catalysts | India's First Integrated Incubator, Version One Ventures, Weekend Fund, WPP Ventures, Adam Jackson, Alex Pack, Aliaksandr Hudzilin, Alice Lloyd George, Anastasia Andrianova, Andrew Steinwold, Balaji Srinivasan, Biz Stone, Bo Shao, Brad Holden, David Nage, Do Kwon, Eric Wu, Ilya Golubovich, Imran Khan, Jeff Morris, Jess Sloss, Luis Cuende, Mark Goines, Michael Ma, Nathaniel Whittemore, Regan Bozman, Rene Reinsberg, Sahin Boydas, Scott Belsky, Sina Habibi, Stani Kulechov, Steve Weinstein, Tegan Kline, Tikhon Bernstam, Tim Griffin, Trevor McFedries, Tyler Scott Ward, Charles Delingpole, Kunal Shah, Lenny Rachitsky, Louis Beryl, Matt Robinson, Naren Shaam, Sriram Krishnan, Anarko Ventures, Better Capital, Gemba Capital, Soma Capital, Uncommon Capital |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Lhotse | $6.0M Seed | Cavalry Ventures | Embedded Capital, HV Capital, Join Capital, Summit Partners, Charlie Songhurst, Dylan Field, Kelly Ford, Lucas Cranach, Oliver Roskopf, Roland Grenke, Dr. Christopher Oster, Felix Jahn, Katharina Gehra, Patrick Andrae, Philipp Kloeckner |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Deed | $2.0M Seed | Paua Ventures | Farzad Khosrowshahi |
| Dec 4, 2020 | wellabe | $3.6M Series A | — | Earlybird Venture Capital, Plug and Play, Sana Kliniken |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Outfunnel | $2.0M Seed | byFounders, Paua Ventures | Acequia Capital, AlleyCorp, Bling Capital, Catapult Capital, Change Ventures, Contrarian Ventures, Dreamers VC, FJ Labs, Khosla Ventures, L Catterton Growth, Moxxie Ventures, Pareto Holdings, Scribble Ventures, Tapas Capital, Two Small Fish Ventures, Adrian Aoun, Ameet Ranadive, Bob Young, Bradley Horowitz, Evan Moore, Gokul Rajaram, James Blouzard, Joshua Schachter, Kevin Lin, Kevin Weil, Kristjan Vilosius, Mantas Mikuckas, Markus Villig, Martin Henk, Martin Villig, Ott Kaukver, Pete Koomen, Richard Branson, Rohini Pandhi, Scott Belsky, Steve Chen, Thomas Plantenga, Varsha Rao, Ragnar Sass, Robin Daniels, Sten Tamkivi, Lemonade Stand, Omnisend |
| Jun 25, 2020 | FireStart | $4.5M Series A | capital300, Georg Stockinger | Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Charlie Songhurst, Paul Achleitner |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Keelvar | $18.0M Series A | Mosaic Ventures, Elephant Ventures | Elephant Partners, Firstminute Capital, Frontline Ventures, L Catterton Growth, KV Rao, Mandeep Singh, Tom Blomfield |
| May 1, 2020 | Hygraph | $3.0M Seed | David Zwagemaker | Peak, Mattias Weinhandl, Ted Nelson, Emma Tracey, Evan Weaver, Mirko Novakovic |
| Dec 1, 2018 | Codasip | $10.0M Series A | Paua Ventures, Shenzhen Capital Group, Christian Claussen, Martin Fink | Credo Ventures, Evolution Equity Partners |
