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Squares

500 Global

Almaty, 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.

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Daniil Matskevich
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Kassym KabylgaliCo-Founder, CEOKassym Kabylgali has worked with startups in real estate, travel, mobility, and social impact over 10+ years, and founded Squares in 2021, a marketplace connecting users with short-term creative and commercial spaces across 20+ cities. Since 2024, he has mentored early-stage founders through Astana Hub acceleration programs.

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2021–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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.