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Square One Foods
Square One Foods is a strategic partner and investor for startups in the food and beverage industry. The firm has made 18 investments to date.
Square One Foods
Square One Foods is a strategic partner and investor for startups in the food and beverage industry. The firm has made 18 investments to date. Its most recent investment was in Aquapurna, a Seed VC deal completed on October 01, 2023.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Austria
City
Linz
Corporate office
Linz, Austria
Principals
Walter Scherb
Partner at Square One Foods and CEO of Spitz
Michael Goblirsch
Partner
Andre Schneider
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Square One Foods' relationship with Spitz work, and how does it benefit portfolio companies?
Square One Foods is financially backed by Spitz and its CEO, Walter Scherb, serves as a Partner at the firm. This structure gives portfolio companies direct access to Spitz's R&D facilities, over 160 years of food-production expertise, and a potential contract manufacturing partner. The arrangement is closer to an integrated corporate venture arm than a passive LP commitment, with the firm explicitly marketing this operational access alongside its capital investment.
What investment stage and ticket size does Square One Foods target?
The firm invests up to €1 million per company, targeting seed, start-up, and early-growth stages according to its Altss research record. Its website confirms it focuses on building tomorrow's food brands and food-tech startups, positioning it for pre-seed through Series A activity in the DACH region and broader Europe.
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