Block

North America, California, United States, Oakland

Description

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) (formerly Square, Inc.) is a technology company with a focus on financial services.

Investor Profile

Block has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Seed, Series D, Corporate Round rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Italy, Ghana, Egypt.
Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Banking, FinTech.

Stage Focus

Seed (50%)
Series D (25%)
Corporate Round (25%)

Country Focus

Italy (25%)
Ghana (25%)
Egypt (25%)
United Kingdom (25%)

Industry Focus

Financial Services
Banking
Fintech
Payments
Mobile Payments
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
Association
Communities
Credit

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Block frequently co-invest with?

Greyhound Capital

Greyhound Capital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Co-Investments: 1

Tencent

Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen

Co-Investments: 1

Proximity Capital

Proximity Capital

Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano

Co-Investments: 1

Mediolanum Gestione Fondi SGR

Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano

Co-Investments: 1

Factor[e] Ventures

Factor[e] Ventures

North America, Colorado, United States, Fort Collins

Co-Investments: 1

Addition

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

Co-Investments: 1

Coatue

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

StillMark

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Co-Investments: 1

Lightrock

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Block?

Aston Reinvestment Trust

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

ART's remit is to ensure that viable businesses and social enterprises in the West Midlands can access the finance they need.

AssociationCommunitiesCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesSocial Media

Corporate RoundMar 3, 2023

Amount Raised: $2,407,110

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Gridless is a bitcoin mining firm.

BitcoinCryptocurrency

SeedDec 6, 2022

Amount Raised: $2,000,000

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Telda is the easiest and fastest way to send, spend and save money.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments

SeedOct 12, 2022

Amount Raised: $20,000,000

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Satispay is a fintech company that provides a bank account enabled mobile payment platform.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPayments

Series DSep 28, 2022

Amount Raised: $310,608,745