Private equity firm Permira has successfully acquired Squarespace, ending its run as a publicly-traded company. Initially offering $44 per share, Permira increased its bid to $46.50 after pushback from shareholders and proxy advisory firms. The acquisition is valued at approximately $7.2 billion, marking one of the largest take-private transactions of 2024. Additionally, Squarespace sold its restaurant reservation service, Tock, to American Express for $400 million. CEO Anthony Casalena remains a significant shareholder post-acquisition, alongside notable VC firms.