Investor · 1 deal
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) |
Companies DSquared has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre's | Non-alcoholic drinks company | 14 Jul 2023, Series B | 1 | 1 |
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.
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