Series A · Fintech · Helsinki, Finland · Founded 2016 · 11–50 employees
Booksalon is a Finnish payment and booking service provider that specializes in hair, beauty, and wellness companies, offering integrated solutions for booking, payment processing, customer management and accounting. The startup has experienced remarkable growth with over 1000% growth in one year and serves over 2,000 salons across Europe, helping entrepreneurs save over 100 hours annually through automation. Founded in 2016, the company has raised €5M in total funding including a recent €3M Series A round led by Joint Effects, with backing from Big Bets VC and other investors. The platform targets the largely untapped European market where approximately 65% of beauty salons still don't use digital tools, positioning booksalon for significant expansion opportunities.