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January 27, 2021

Booksy raises $70m after a tumultuous year

The 'Uber of beauty and wellness' had a challenging 2020, with lockdowns closing many of its clients, but with cash in hand and big plans, it's looking at a strong 2021.


Booksy Founders, Konrad Howard and Stefan Batory

Hairdressers and beauty salons may be shut across large parts of the world, but that hasn’t stopped Booksy. The Polish-founded beauty and wellness appointment booking app startup has raised $70m in Series C funding, one of the largest-ever rounds for a Polish-born company.

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