# Cool Cuts 4 Kids

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cool-cuts-4-kids

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, US
- Website: www.coolcuts4kids.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 1, 2002)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Inc. specializes in providing hair salon services tailored for children, creating a fun and inviting atmosphere. The company ensures a unique experience by meeting the specific grooming needs of kids.Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Inc. is a children's hair salon that offers specialized haircuts and salon services. Founded in 1998 in Minneapolis, US, the company has undergone no significant pivots since its inception. It has not been mentioned if it has subsidiaries or is part of a parent company. The founder, Sam Hertel, has a history of establishing companies in the beauty sector. In October 2002, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Inc. raised USD 8.40 mn in SERIES A funding, co-led by BEV Capital, Gemini Investors, and Symmetry Growth Capital. The total amount raised by the company stands at USD 8.40 mn.Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Inc. operates within the beauty and personal care sector, focusing on salon services specifically designed for children. The company offers a variety of haircare services such as haircuts, styling, and treatments, catering to the unique needs of young clients. In addition to these services, Cool Cuts 4 Kids also retails professional haircare products that enhance service quality and customer satisfaction. Its offerings target children and their parents, ensuring a broad reach within urban centers across North America and select international markets.Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Inc. generates revenue primarily through service fees for children's salon services and the retail sale of beauty products. Customers typically pay for services at the point of sale, often including the purchase of branded haircare products. Revenue is further boosted by franchise fees from franchise partners, which encompass initial setup costs and ongoing royalties based on sales performance. The company employs a scalable franchise model, facilitating rapid expansion while maintaining brand consistency across its locations.Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Inc. plans to leverage its recent SERIES A funding of USD 8.40 mn, raised in October 2002, to support growth initiatives. The company is currently focusing on designing new products tailored for children's haircare, with potential launches expected in the upcoming year. Additionally, Cool Cuts 4 Kids aims to expand into new geographic markets, specifically targeting urban areas to establish new franchise locations by 2025. The recent funding will be utilized to enhance marketing efforts and support operational expansion in these new regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 1, 2002, $8.4M — BEV Capital, Gemini Investors, Symmetry Growth Capital

## Investors

- BEV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bev-capital) — Series A
- Gemini Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gemini-investors) — Series A
- Symmetry Growth Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/symmetry-growth-capital) — Series A