Squares
500 GlobalAlmaty, KZ · Founded 2021 · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Squares is a marketplace for booking short-term spaces such as lofts, photo studios, rooftops and villas, with each listing personally vetted by local scouts. It targets creatives, founders and remote workers across 13+ cities including Almaty, Da Nang and Austin, and lets users unlock host contact details directly without platform booking fees.
Founders & leadership
Squares was founded in 2021 by Daniil Matskevich and Kassym Kabylgali.

Investors · 4
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$2.5M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2021–2026
- $2.5MraisedMar 2021 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Squares do?
- Squares is a marketplace for booking short-term spaces such as lofts, photo studios, rooftops and villas, with each listing personally vetted by local scouts. It targets creatives, founders and remote workers across 13+ cities including Almaty, Da Nang and Austin, and lets users unlock host contact details directly without platform booking fees.
- Who founded Squares?
- Squares was founded by Daniil Matskevich, Kassym Kabylgali in 2021.
- Who are Squares's investors?
- Squares's investors include 500 Global, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Investissement Quebec, Siddhi Capital.
- How much funding has Squares raised?
- Squares has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Squares headquartered?
- Squares is headquartered in Almaty, KZ.


