- What is Squared Circle Ventures' investment focus?
- Squared Circle Ventures is an operator-led venture capital firm specializing in pre-product, pre-revenue seed-stage investments within the cybersecurity sector. They invest across the United States and Israel.
- Who founded Squared Circle Ventures?
- Squared Circle Ventures was founded by Karl Mattson, a four-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and an AWS Super Angel.
- What is the typical check size for Squared Circle Ventures?
- Squared Circle Ventures typically deploys capital tickets between $250,000 and $500,000 in first priced financing rounds.
- Does Squared Circle Ventures take board seats in their portfolio companies?
- No, Squared Circle Ventures participates in first priced financing rounds without requiring a board seat.
- What kind of support does Squared Circle Ventures provide to its portfolio companies?
- Squared Circle Ventures provides dedicated operational support, focusing on securing initial design partners and first customers. They also offer technical benefits including $200,000 in AWS Activate credits and direct access to specialized AWS account teams.
- When was Squared Circle Ventures founded?
- Squared Circle Ventures was founded in 2025.
- Can you name a notable portfolio company of Squared Circle Ventures?
- One notable portfolio company is Opti, an AI-native Identity Security startup that raised a $20 million Seed round in November 2025.
- What is Karl Mattson's role at Squared Circle Ventures?
- Karl Mattson is the Founder & Managing Director of Squared Circle Ventures.
