The digital platform for equity capital markets
Better outcomes for companies, advisers and investors
SquareBook™ is the world’s first auction tech platform for equity raises: private transactions, IPOs and follow-ons. It’s a better way for issuers, investors, advisers, and the whole of society.
Optimal pricing of shares
Configurable auction formats replace the traditional bookbuild, making price discovery transparent
Fair, transparent, efficient
Investors take part in a fair and competitive process, with rules published for every auction. No surprises and no unfair treatment
Better investor selection
Companies and investors get improved access to each other, letting issuers choose shareholders that align with them long-term
Independent, conflict-free technology for everyone
The SquareBook™ platform brings fairness and transparency to an outdated manual process, giving new tools to all the key stakeholders.
Advisers
Manage the critical work of guiding a company through the process, with unique tools for finding global investors and building a cross-jurisdiction team. Meet companies and find new distribution opportunities
Investors
Browse offers from companies around the world, get early access to them, carry out due diligence and place bids, knowing that it’s a fair competition every time
Companies
Manage every part of your raise in one place. Share content, meet investors, understand demand and execute your raise
What we offer
SquareBook™ provides a fairer, more transparent equity raising process that’s fit for modern companies and markets. We’re completely independent and provide a unique toolkit that’s free from conflicts of interest
Make informed decisions
A data-driven process lets issuers and advisors make better decisions on everything from deal structure to timing to potential investors
Fully digital equity raising process
Centralise everything from end to end: investor relations, document sharing, NDAs, pricing, allocation, execution and settlement. No more spreadsheets and scattered emails
Configurable auctions
Auctions are the most efficient way of establishing share price. Our unique multi-round auction format is designed for optimal pricing, and identifies and rewards leaders who contribute most to price formation
Pre-raise engagement
Not ready for your deal just yet? Sign up to the SquareBook platform and engage with investors, measure interest and plan your path to your next raise
Digitise your advisory business
Advisers get a range of tools for analytics, auction management and more, as well as access to firms in other jurisdictions for global distribution
It’s never too early to start thinking about your next raise.
SquareBook™ allows you to measure and generate investor interest in your company.
How it works
SquareBook™ is for companies, advisers, and investors. Each user group gets different functionality, but the issuer is at the centre of everything.
1
Sign up
Whether you’re IPO-ready or at series B and just thinking about liquidity and your next raise, you can sign up to the SquareBook™ platform
2
Share your offer
Bring your company to life for potential investors by both sharing hard data and telling your story in the most compelling way possible
3
Meet with investors
Engage with investors through the platform, schedule virtual and in-person meetings, and get a feel for the investor landscape
4
Time it right
Use analytics and measure investor interest to decide the right time for a deal with confidence
5
Design your auction
Configure the rules of your auction for optimal price discovery – generate momentum, encourage participation and reward the investors who contribute most
6
Execute your raise
Open your auction knowing you’re set for success and manage everything on the SquareBook™ platform, from the opening bid to settlement and clearing
How it works
SquareBook™ is for companies, advisers, and investors. Each user group gets different functionality, but the issuer is at the centre of everything.
1
Sign up
2
Share your offer
Bring your company to life for potential investors by both sharing hard data and telling your story in the most compelling way possible
3
Meet with investors
Engage with investors through the platform, schedule virtual and in-person meetings, and get a feel for the investor landscape
4
Time it right
Use analytics and measure investor interest to decide the right time for a deal with confidence
5
Design your auction
Configure the rules of your auction for optimal price discovery – generate momentum, encourage participation and reward the investors who contribute most
6
Execute your raise
Open your auction knowing you’re set for success and manage everything on the SquareBook™ platform, from the opening bid to settlement and clearing
Rethinking the route to
primary markets
Considering an IPO? SquareBook was born from the failings in the legacy IPO book-building process.
We’ve since grown to cover all types of equity raise. So the platform is ideal for both companies looking to raise capital privately and those planning a listing.