Partner, Square Peg Capital
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Square Peg Capital has closed its fifth fund at $550 million, bringing total funds raised to about $1.6 billion, with superannuation funds among its backers and investments across Australia, Southeast Asia and Israel.
Square Peg's Piruze Sabuncu explains the firm's seed investment in Kula, whose products help companies source and hire talent through employee networks, and profiles the recruiting backgrounds of founders Achu, Sath and Suman.
Square Peg's investment note covers its backing of Indonesian e-commerce software firm Desty's pre-A round, alongside earlier supporters East Ventures, Jungle Ventures and 5Y Capital.
Interview with Square Peg partners about the Australian venture firm's growing Southeast Asia presence and portfolio; mentions a fresh fundraise underway and points to Cialfo's recent $40 million backing co-led with SEEK.