Square

Square, now part of Block, Inc., is a financial technology platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey, Square serves a wide range of merchants, from solo entrepreneurs to large international chains. The company has grown to become the largest business technology platform for point-of-sale (POS) systems in the U.S., processing $228 billion annually as of 2024. Square offers a comprehensive suite of services, including POS hardware like Square Terminal and Square Register, payment processing solutions, and business management tools. Their platform supports credit card processing, online payments, inventory tracking, and customer engagement features. Additionally, Square provides financial services such as banking and business loans. The platform is designed for various business types, including small and medium-sized businesses, franchise operators, and mobile vendors. Square aims to democratize financial services by providing accessible tools for managing sales and finances.