Squarespace Inc. is planning an initial public offering in the first half of the next year, according to Bloomberg. Squarespace is already in talks with certain banks for financial advisory and a selection is expected sometime this month, based on inputs from sources, as per Bloomberg. Based on performance trends, the company is expected to value its IPO above the 2017 threshold.
Squarespace, Inc. provides a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. The Company enables its users in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Its suite of products ranges from Websites, domains, e-commerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. It provides tools for customers to transact in the ways that work for their businesses, including scheduling, digital content and hospitality functionality for service sellers and tailored products for physical goods sellers. It provides customers with tools to help them grow their businesses through data insights and marketing amplification. Its customers represent a range of industries and sizes, ranging from sole proprietors to large enterprises.