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Squared Circles

New York, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware LLC · 4 known investors

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Squared Circles is a consumer health venture studio that partners with scientists and operators to conceive, launch, and scale consumer brands in health and longevity. It focuses on bioscience-grounded products aimed at the consumer wellness market.

Founders & leadership

Squared Circles was founded in 2023 by Osman Khan, Lukas Derksen, and Alexander Gilkes.

OKOsman Khan
Osman KhanCEO & Co-FounderOsman Khan is a serial entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience building and exiting consumer businesses, having founded or co-founded five companies and served as CEO. He has advised numerous startup founders and made over 40 angel investments.
LDLukas Derksen
Lukas DerksenCo-Founder, Board MemberHe has spent over two decades in brand strategy and go-to-market leadership for startups and established consumer brands, with experience launching and scaling businesses across multiple markets.
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Alexander GilkesCo-Founder and Board MemberAlexander Gilkes spent two decades in luxury and consumer experience at LVMH and Philips before co-founding Paddle8, an online auction platform that grew to $150M+ in annual sales. He now co-founds Squared Circles, a venture studio developing consumer health brands in areas including metabolic health, fertility, and skin science.

Board

DFDan Fishman
Dan FishmanBoard directorGeneral Partner at Regeneration.VC
RH
Rick HessBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$31.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2024

▶$27.4MraisedJun 2024 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander GilkesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lukas DerksenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jon OwsleyDirector
  • Chris RobertsDirector
  • Osman KhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan FishmanDirector
Offering amount
$27.9M
Amount sold
$27.4M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b, 3C, 3C.1, 3C.7
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.4MraisedApr 2023 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rick HessDirector
  • Osman KhanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Dan FishmanDirector
  • Lukas DerksenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Alexander GilkesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4.4M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b, 3C, 3C.1, 3C.7
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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3 people who came through Squared Circles went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Squared Circles do?
Squared Circles is a consumer health venture studio that partners with scientists and operators to conceive, launch, and scale consumer brands in health and longevity. It focuses on bioscience-grounded products aimed at the consumer wellness market.
Who founded Squared Circles?
Squared Circles was founded by Osman Khan, Lukas Derksen, Alexander Gilkes in 2023.
Who are Squared Circles's investors?
Squared Circles's investors include L Catterton, Angel Capital Management, Joyance Partners, Regeneration.VC.
How much funding has Squared Circles raised?
Squared Circles has disclosed $31.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Squared Circles headquartered?
Squared Circles is headquartered in New York, US.