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G Squared

205 N Michigan Ave., Suite 3770, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States

Overview

Investment firm providing capital and liquidity for private companies.

Founded

2011

Deals ยท 12mo

6

Links

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Stage focus

Series B
Series C
Series F

Geographic focus

Australia
Germany
United States

Sector focus

Business Development
Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

44rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Island
Sep 2026Participated
$400 MSeries F
Poseidon Aerospace
Sep 2026Participated
$60 MSeries A
Onyx Security
Jul 2026Participated
$113 MSeries B
Stord
May 2026Participated
$250 MSeries F
True Anomaly
Apr 2026Participated
$650 MSeries D
Replit
Mar 2026Participated
$400 MSeries D
Nscale
Sep 2025Participated
$1.1 BSeries B
Stord
May 2025Participated
$200 MSeries E
Nourish
Apr 2025Participated
$70 MSeries B
Lambda
Feb 2025Participated
$480 MSeries D
Cover Genius
May 2024Participated
$80 MSeries E
Anvilogic
Apr 2024Participated
$45 MSeries C
Island
Sep 2026Participated
$400 MSeries F
Poseidon Aerospace
Sep 2026Participated
$60 MSeries A
Onyx Security
Jul 2026Participated
$113 MSeries B
Stord
May 2026Participated
$250 MSeries F
True Anomaly
Apr 2026Participated
$650 MSeries D
Replit
Mar 2026Participated
$400 MSeries D
Nscale
Sep 2025Participated
$1.1 BSeries B
Stord
May 2025Participated
$200 MSeries E
Nourish
Apr 2025Participated
$70 MSeries B
Lambda
Feb 2025Participated
$480 MSeries D
Cover Genius
May 2024Participated
$80 MSeries E
Anvilogic
Apr 2024Participated
$45 MSeries C
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Deal Distribution

G Squared: 44 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
G Squared: 44 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A01
Series B28
Series C+522
Other Equity15

Monthly Deal Activity

G Squared: 44 deals are recorded across 105 months.All available history.
G Squared: 44 deals are recorded across 105 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Feb '181
Mar '180
Apr '181
May '180
Jun '180
Jul '180
Aug '180
Sep '180
Oct '180
Nov '180
Dec '181
Jan '190
Feb '190
Mar '190
Apr '190
May '190
Jun '191
Jul '191
Aug '190
Sep '191
Oct '190
Nov '190
Dec '190
Jan '200
Feb '201
Mar '200
Apr '200
May '200
Jun '200
Jul '201
Aug '200
Sep '200
Oct '200
Nov '200
Dec '200
Jan '210
Feb '211
Mar '210
Apr '210
May '212
Jun '212
Jul '210
Aug '212
Sep '213
Oct '210
Nov '211
Dec '212
Jan '220
Feb '220
Mar '220
Apr '222
May '221
Jun '221
Jul '221
Aug '221
Sep '220
Oct '220
Nov '221
Dec '221
Jan '230
Feb '231
Mar '230
Apr '230
May '230
Jun '230
Jul '230
Aug '230
Sep '231
Oct '231
Nov '230
Dec '230
Jan '240
Feb '240
Mar '240
Apr '241
May '241
Jun '240
Jul '240
Aug '240
Sep '240
Oct '240
Nov '240
Dec '240
Jan '250
Feb '251
Mar '250
Apr '251
May '251
Jun '250
Jul '250
Aug '250
Sep '251
Oct '250
Nov '250
Dec '250
Jan '260
Feb '260
Mar '261
Apr '261
May '261
Jun '260
Jul '261
Aug '260
Sep '262
Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

G Squared: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (15 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

G Squared: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (15 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software15
Fintech13
Transportation & Logistics12
E-Commerce & Retail9
AI & Machine Learning9
Professional Services8
Cybersecurity & Privacy7
Food & Agriculture6
Networks, Cloud & Communication5
Manufacturing4
Health & Life Sciences4
Developer Tools4
Data, Analytics & IT3
Space & Frontier Tech2
Consumer & Lifestyle2
Marketing & Advertising2
Hardware & Robotics2
Education & Workforce1
Government & Defense1
Clean Energy & Sustainability1
Real Estate & Construction1
Crypto & Blockchain1
Media & Entertainment1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

G Squared: 44 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

G Squared: 44 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M0
$5M-$10M0
$10M-$25M0
$25M-$50M6
$50M-$100M11
$100M-$250M12
$250M-$500M12
$500M-$1B2
$1B+1

Deals By Geography

G Squared: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (30 deals).All available history.

Top 6 of 6 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

G Squared: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (30 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States30
Europe8
Australia3
Singapore1
Canada1
Israel1
G Squared: 20 co-investors are shown, with Tiger Global sharing 6 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

G Squared: 20 co-investors are shown, with Tiger Global sharing 6 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Tiger Global6
New Enterprise Associates5
Sequoia Capital5
SoftBank5
Founders Fund4
Baillie Gifford3
Coatue3
DST Global3
Evolution Equity Partners3
Franklin Templeton3
GGV Capital3
Kleiner Perkins3
Maverick Ventures3
Qatar Investment Authority3
137 Ventures2
Activant Capital2
Alta Park Capital2
Andreessen Horowitz2
Balderton Capital2
Bessemer Venture Partners2

Investment Strategy

G Squared: Led accounts for 18% and participating for 82% of round participation.All available history.
G Squared: Led accounts for 18% and participating for 82% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led818%
Participating3682%
G Squared: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics.All available history.
G Squared: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead675%
Co-led225%

Team

Alessandro Re

Associate

Jay Aurora

Investor

Jeff Barton

Head of Legal

Kevin Kulak

Partner

Larry Aschebrook

Managing Partner

Richard Harris

Partner

Spencer McLeod

Partner

Ward Davis

Principal