Acquiring Company
Permira
Acquired Company
Squarespace
London
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Permira, the global investment firm, has successfully completed the acquisition of Squarespace, Inc. Through the tender offer and subsequent second-step merger, Permira now owns approximately 97.5 percent of the aggregate voting power of Squarespace’s total outstanding shares, making Squarespace a privately held company.
Quick answer
Permira is acquiring Squarespace, announced October 14, 2024. Permira is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
- How much did Permira pay for Squarespace?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Permira do?
- Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions.
- Where are Permira and Squarespace based?
- Permira is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Squarespace is based in New York, New York, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Permira?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Permira. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Frequently asked
Who acquired Squarespace?
Squarespace was acquired by Permira, based in London. The deal was reported on October 14, 2024. Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Permira is privately held and operates in Other.
When did Permira acquire Squarespace?
Permira's acquisition of Squarespace was reported on October 14, 2024. Permira, the global investment firm, has successfully completed the acquisition of Squarespace, Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Squarespace do?
Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. It is privately held, operating in Information Technology, and is based in New York.
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