Square, founded on February 1, 2009, by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey, is a financial services and digital payments company. Square provides integrated point-of-sale (POS) solutions and business management tools. Its services include hardware and software for payments, retail, restaurants, and appointments. The company's offerings help businesses manage transactions, banking, and daily operations from a single platform. Square's mission is to empower businesses of all sizes with digital tools for selling, managing finances, and growing their business.
Square has become a market leader in point-of-sale systems, serving 4 million sellers and processing $228 billion annually as of 2024. The company offers various products, including Square Point of Sale, Square for Restaurants, and Square for Retail. These products provide features such as e-commerce, inventory management, customer appointments, payroll processing, and access to business loans. In February 2026, Square announced the expansion of its partner ecosystem, which now includes nearly 1,000 industry partners, such as Amazon, ClassPass, and Intuit QuickBooks. This expansion aims to provide businesses with more flexibility and tools to streamline their operations. Key executives at Square include Jack Dorsey (CEO).
