Helsinki-based Book Salon has raised €3 million in funding just six months after raising its previous €1 million seed round.
The payment and booking service provider specialize in hair, beauty, and wellness companies.
The round was led by Joint Effects and saw the participation of previous investor Big Bets VC.
The funding will be used for European expansion with the first targets being the Nordics, the U.K., Ireland, Spain, and Italy.
The startup provides entrepreneurs with a full suite of modern tools to run a successful business.
The platform offers payment terminals and a payment processing service, in addition to its website builder, online booking systems, and cash and accounting reports.
So, what new does the platform bring to the table?
The company offers its platform to salons and entrepreneurs for free with the option to upgrade to a paid package with an unlimited number of users.
This approach makes it uniquely accessible, profitable and transparent for micro-entrepreneurs.
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