Founded Year
2009Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$716.75MDate of IPO
11/19/2015Market Cap
48.85BStock Price
84.15Revenue
$0000About Block
Block (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD54566975, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD54566975 is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.
Block Headquarter Location
901 Mission Street Suite 104
San Francisco, California, 94103,
United States
415-375-3176
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Should Banks Adopt Embedded Lending?Expert Collections containing Block
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Block is included in 5 Expert Collections, including Store management tech (In-store retail tech).
Store management tech (In-store retail tech)
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Startups aiming to work with retailers to improve brick-and-mortar retail store operations.
Digital Lending
1,511 items
This collection contains companies that provide alternative means for obtaining a loan for personal or business use and companies that provide software to lenders for the application, underwriting, funding or loan collection process.
SMB Fintech
1,499 items
Payments
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Companies and startups in this collection enable consumers, businesses, and governments to pay each other - online and at the physical point-of-sale.
Fintech
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US-based companies
Block Patents
Block has filed 902 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Payment systems
- Payment service providers
- Mobile payments
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8/9/2021 | 5/10/2022 | Graphical projections, Broadcast engineering, Radio electronics, Light machine guns, Electronic device modeling | Grant |
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Related Topics | Graphical projections, Broadcast engineering, Radio electronics, Light machine guns, Electronic device modeling |
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Latest Block News
May 13, 2022
05/13/2022 | 12:46am EDT Message : *Required fields CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jura Energy Corporation (“Jura”) announced today that the drilling of Umair SE - 01 exploratory well has commenced in the Guddu Block. The projected depth of the well is 785 meters, which will target the Pirkoh and Habib Rahi Limestone formations of Eocene age. The Guddu Block covers an area of approximately 2093.4 sq.km and is located in the prolific Middle Indus Basin, close to major industrial gas markets and infrastructure. Jura holds a 13.5% pre commerciality working interest in the Guddu Block, which is operated by Oil and Gas Development Company Limited. About Jura Energy Corporation Jura is an international energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas properties in Pakistan. Jura is based in Calgary, Alberta, and listed on the TSX-V trading under the symbol JEC. Jura conducts its business in Pakistan through its subsidiaries, Frontier Holdings Limited and Spud Energy Pty Limited. Forward Looking Advisory This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. The words "projected", "will", and similar expressions are used to identify forward looking information. Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include information concerning the projected depth of the Umair SE - 01 exploratory well. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made in light of management's experience, current conditions and expected future development in the areas in which Jura is currently active and other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Jura undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predicted outcome will not occur, including some of which are beyond Jura's control. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to: the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in exploration, development and production, delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures, the imprecision of resource and reserve estimates, assumptions regarding the timing and costs relating to production and development as well as the availability and price of labour and equipment, weather, volatility of and assumptions regarding commodity prices and exchange rates, marketing and transportation risks, environmental risks, the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, changes in applicable law, and risks resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on general economic conditions and public markets, Jura’s business, and the ability of Jura to prepare and approve required filings in a timely manner. Additionally, there are economic, political, social and other risks inherent in carrying on business in Pakistan. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could vary or differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. See Jura's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com , for further description of the risks and uncertainties associated with Jura's business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
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When was Block founded?
Block was founded in 2009.
Where is Block's headquarters?
Block's headquarters is located at 901 Mission Street, San Francisco.
What is Block's latest funding round?
Block's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did Block raise?
Block raised a total of $716.75M.
Who are the investors of Block?
Investors of Block include Victory Park Capital, Colchis Capital, Goldman Sachs, Rizvi Traverse Management, GGV Capital and 34 more.
Who are Block's competitors?
Competitors of Block include Faire, Creative Juice, Fundbox, Till Payments, QFPay, SpotOn, Behalf, EverCommerce, Zoop, Payoneer and 45 more.
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