Top Five Hardware Startups

No. 5: Square

Square

Founded back in 2009, Square set out to revolutionize the way we view commerce. Thanks to this hardware startup, you no longer have to worry that you’re not carrying enough cash or if a certain store doesn’t accept credit cards. Their first ever product, the Square Reader is basically a small device that can be connected to the audio jack of a smartphone or tablet, allowing for credit or debit card payments. Since then, they have continuously expanded their product base and they have also made their service available in Canada as well.