Squarespace, Inc.

What does Squarespace own?
Squarespace operates its primary website building platform along with integrated products including Squarespace Commerce, Squarespace Domains, Squarespace Scheduling, and Squarespace Email Campaigns. The company acquired Google Domains in 2021 and Acuity Scheduling, both of which have been rebranded under the Squarespace name.

Is Squarespace publicly traded?
No, Squarespace is no longer publicly traded. Private equity firm Permira acquired the company in October 2024 for approximately $7.2 billion and delisted it from the New York Stock Exchange. Prior to the acquisition, Squarespace traded on the NYSE under the ticker SQSP from May 2021 to October 2024.

Who owns Squarespace?
Squarespace is owned by Permira, a global private equity firm. Founder Anthony Casalena rolled over a substantial majority of his equity and remains one of the largest shareholders. Investors Accel and General Atlantic also retained meaningful stakes post-acquisition.

Who founded Squarespace?
Anthony Casalena founded Squarespace in 2003 while he was a student at the University of Maryland, College Park. He launched the platform publicly in January 2004 with a $30,000 investment from his father. Casalena remains CEO and chairman.

Where is Squarespace headquartered?
Squarespace is headquartered at 225 Varick Street in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

What is Squarespace's revenue?
Squarespace's last publicly reported revenue was approximately $1.01 billion for fiscal year 2023. As a private company, Squarespace no longer publishes detailed financial results.

Anthony Casalena founded Squarespace in 2003 while attending the University of Maryland, College Park. He began developing the platform for personal use, unable to find an existing service that met his standards for easy website creation. He launched Squarespace publicly in January 2004 with a $30,000 seed investment from his father, a small grant from the university, and 300 beta testers who paid a discounted rate. Casalena was the sole employee, working from his dorm room.

In the first year, Squarespace generated approximately $50,000 in revenue. By 2005, when Casalena graduated, annual revenue had reached $1 million. He remained the only employee until 2006, handling development and customer support himself. After graduation, Casalena moved to New York City and began hiring.

Casalena bootstrapped the company for seven years, reinvesting profits into product development and hiring. By 2010, Squarespace had 30 employees and approximately $10 million in revenue. That year, the company raised its first outside funding: $38.5 million from Accel Partners and Index Ventures. The capital enabled Squarespace to rebuild its technology platform, expand hiring, and increase marketing.

From 2009 to 2012, Squarespace grew an average of 266% in yearly revenue. In April 2014, the company raised an additional $40 million in a round led by General Atlantic. By 2015, Squarespace had reached $100 million in revenue and 550 employees.

In 2017, Squarespace raised $200 million at a $1.7 billion valuation. The company continued expanding its product suite, adding e-commerce capabilities, Acuity Scheduling (later rebranded as Squarespace Scheduling), and social media marketing tools. In 2021, Squarespace acquired Google Domains, significantly expanding its domain registration business.

Squarespace went public on the New York Stock Exchange on May 19, 2021, through a direct listing under the ticker SQSP. The company's market cap peaked at approximately $8 billion before declining to $2 billion in 2022 and recovering above $5 billion.

In May 2024, Permira announced plans to acquire Squarespace for $44 per share, valuing the company at approximately $6.6 billion. After Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended shareholders reject the offer, Permira increased its bid to $46.50 per share, valuing the company at approximately $7.2 billion. The acquisition closed on October 17, 2024, and Squarespace was delisted from the NYSE.

Since going private, Squarespace has continued operating under Casalena's leadership. In September 2025, a group of private credit lenders including Blackstone repriced a $2.65 billion loan for Squarespace to one of the lowest spreads for a private equity-backed direct loan, reflecting confidence in the company's cash flow stability.

As a private company, Squarespace's sustainability reporting is limited. The company previously published environmental and social impact information when publicly traded, but detailed disclosures have decreased since the Permira acquisition.

Squarespace is not a Certified B Corporation. The company does not hold B Corp certification.

The company's social impact initiatives have included support for creative communities, small business education, and diversity in technology. Squarespace has sponsored programs supporting entrepreneurs and creators, particularly in the design and arts communities.

Squarespace's environmental footprint is primarily related to data center operations and cloud infrastructure. The company uses cloud hosting providers and has not publicly disclosed specific emissions reduction targets or renewable energy commitments.