Investor · 3 deals
Every published round DSquared took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre's | Series B | 14 Jul 2023 | $34m | Lead | Startup Daily (4 Oct 2023), Forbes Australia, SmartCompany (14 Jul 2023), SmartCompany (10 Jul 2023), Startup Daily (9 Jul 2023) | |
| Lyre's | Unnamed stage | 18 Nov 2021 | $37m | Lead | SmartCompany (14 Jul 2023), SmartCompany (10 Jul 2023), SmartCompany (19 Nov 2021), SmartCompany (18 Nov 2021) | |
| Lyre’s | Unnamed stage | 17 Nov 2021 | $37m | Lead | Startup Daily (14 Oct 2022), Startup Daily (17 Nov 2021) |
Companies DSquared has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
Fund closes reported for DSquared, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies DSquared has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal DSquared did.
Stories naming DSquared. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Weekly roundup of four Australian startup raises totalling $115.7 million: Secure Code Warrior's Series C, Lyre's, IMRA and Naked Life's crowdfunding record, alongside commentary on funding for women founders.
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Non-alcoholic spirits maker Lyre's completed a £18m ($34m) round with DSquared and Morgan Creek among its backers and Paul Gloster named CEO; peer Naked Life pulled in $3m through the Birchal crowdfunding platform.
Also SmartCompany·SmartCompany·Startup Daily·Forbes Australia
Non-alcoholic spirits maker Lyre's raised $37 million led by D Squared Capital at a $500 million valuation, with earlier backers joining; funds go mainly to marketing and more than 50 new jobs.
Also Startup Daily