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Squarespace’s $6.9B Takeover, First of Many?

May 13, 2024
29:11
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Private equity's interest in Squarespace's $6.9B takeover, Biden's tariff plans on EVs and solar equipment, Pubmatic's trillions of impressions facing trillion dollar companies
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  • Permira sees Squarespace's market potential at $6.9B, reflecting a rising trend in tech acquisition by private equity firms.
  • President Biden's tariffs on Chinese products signal a shift towards diversifying supply chains and reducing dependence on China.

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Permira Sees Market Opportunity: Squarespace Acquisition

Private equity firm Permira values Squarespace at $6.9 billion, seeing a massive market opportunity with an estimated addressable market of $150 billion. Squarespace operates in a competitive industry, aiming to tap into the trend of businesses shifting online. Despite challenges as a publicly traded company, Permira's acquisition reflects the attractiveness of the market potential.

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