# StyleSeat

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/styleseat

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.styleseat.com
- Total disclosed funding: $42M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 3, 2015)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

StyleSeat is an online platform connecting beauty and wellness professionals with clients, offering tools for appointment booking and service discovery, enhancing convenience in the beauty industry.Founded in 2009 in San Francisco, US, StyleSeat, Inc. facilitates connections between beauty service providers and clients. The firm was co-founded by CJ Kelly, Jenni Nemeth, Katlyn Taylor, Melody McCloskey, and Raven Harvest. The most recent funding round was a Series B in June 2015, where the company raised USD 24.81 mn led by Kinzon Capital, with participation from Fosun International, Cowboy Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Slow Ventures. The total amount raised to date is USD 24.81 mn, with a current valuation of USD 118.808 mn.StyleSeat operates as an online platform designed specifically for beauty and wellness professionals, facilitating connections between service providers and clients. The core product offerings include an integrated booking system that allows clients to discover local beauty professionals, book appointments online, and explore various beauty services. This platform serves a diverse client base, comprising both beauty professionals, such as hair stylists and estheticians, and clients seeking beauty and wellness services. The primary geographical markets for StyleSeat's services include major urban areas across the United States, where there is a high demand for beauty services and a concentration of beauty professionals.Revenue for StyleSeat is generated primarily through a transaction-based model that involves booking fees and subscription services for beauty professionals. Service providers can create profiles on the platform and utilize booking tools, which typically include tiered pricing plans reflecting different levels of service access and promotional features. For example, beauty professionals might pay a monthly subscription to maintain their profile, access advanced booking features, and gain visibility among potential clients. In addition to subscriptions, a percentage of each transaction booked through the platform contributes to the company's revenue stream. This dual approach not only enhances service visibility for professionals but also ensures a steady flow of transactions as clients schedule appointments for various beauty services.In June 2015, StyleSeat, Inc. raised USD 24.81 mn in Series B funding to support its operations and growth strategies. The company is focusing on enhancing its platform by launching new features aimed at improving user experience. Additionally, StyleSeat plans to expand into new markets across the United States, targeting major cities with high demand for beauty services. The firm intends to utilize the recent funding to further develop its technology infrastructure and increase its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 3, 2015, $25M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Fosun International, Slow, Cowboy Ventures, Kinzon Capital
- Series A, Oct 31, 2013, $10M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lowercase Capital
- Seed, Feb 11, 2013, $4.9M — Founders Fund, 500 Global, Cowboy Ventures, Sound Ventures
- Seed, Dec 21, 2012, $0.8M — Founders Fund, 500 Global, Uncork Capital, Point Nine
- Seed, Jul 1, 2011, $0.7M — 500 Global, Uncork Capital, Point Nine

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Uncork Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uncork-capital) — Seed
- Point Nine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/point-nine) — Seed
- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Seed
- Cowboy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cowboy-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- Sound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sound-ventures) — Seed
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Lowercase Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lowercase-capital) — Series A
- Fosun International (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fosun-international) — Series B
- Slow (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/slow) — Series B
- Kinzon Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kinzon-capital) — Series B