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Squarespace files to go public

Squarespace files to go public

Site builder files S-1.

An example site built with Squarespace.

One month following raising $300 million from investors, website building software firm Squarespace has filed its S-1 with the SEC to allow investors to sell their shares on the market.

Here’s a look at Squarespace’s business by the numbers.

  • 3.7 million unique subscriptions at the end of 2020, up from 3.0 million at end of 2019. This includes standalone sites, standalone scheduling subscriptions, and social service subscriptions.
  • $621 million annual revenue in 2020, up from $485 million in 2019. 28% revenue growth.
  • $150 million cashflow from operations in 2020, up from $102 million. Net income $58 million, up from $31 million. Net income was $31M in 2020, down from $58M in 2019
  • $142 million commerce revenue, up 78% YoY.
  • 12 month ARPU of $187.

Squarespace is an easier-to-use alternative to WordPress. It competes with Wix, Weebly, and GoDaddy’s site builder.

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