Who is Squarespace?
Squarespace is an American website builder and domain registrar from New York, founded and led by Anthony Casalena. It took over the assets of Google Domains in September 2023, and the investment firm Permira took it private in October 2024 in a deal worth about US$7.2 billion.
- What it is
- Domain registrar, Web hosting, DNS provider
- Operated by
- Squarespace (Squarespace Domains LLC and II LLC)
- Owned by
- Permira, since October 2024
- ICANN accreditation
- Yes, IANA IDs 895 and 3827
- Website
- squarespace.com
What happened to Google Domains?
Squarespace completed its acquisition of the Google Domains assets on 7 September 2023, and those registrations moved to Squarespace.
Who owns Squarespace?
Funds advised by Permira, since 17 October 2024. Founder Anthony Casalena kept a large stake and remains chief executive.
Squarespace in axath Analytics
Analytics reads the zone files of more than 350 extensions every day and shows which providers gain and lose names, including Squarespace.
Open AnalyticsSources
- Squarespace: press releases (Google Domains, 2023)
- Permira: completes acquisition of Squarespace (2024)
- IANA: Registrar IDs (ICANN-accredited registrars)
Last reviewed October 9, 2026.