# WBP

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

- Industry: Commercial Property
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.salon-village.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 15, 2021)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

WBP Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a private salon sharing platform that empowers beauty professionals with customizable, fully-equipped salon spaces tailored for independence and brand establishment.Founded in 2013 in Tokyo, Japan, WBP Co., Ltd. specializes in providing flexible workspaces for beauty professionals. The company has successfully executed three deals and has evolved its strategy to focus on a subscription model for renting private salon rooms. In April 2025, WBP was fully acquired by SALOWIN Co., Ltd., enhancing its capabilities in the nail and eyelash segments. The founder's history is not specified, nor are any previous companies mentioned.Salon Village operates a unique private salon sharing model designed to provide beauty professionals, including hairstylists, beauticians, eyelash artists, and nail technicians, with a flexible and personalized workspace. Their primary service is the provision of fully-equipped private salon rooms that can be rented on a subscription basis, allowing beauty professionals to establish their own brand identity while maintaining operational independence. Each room is customizable, enabling users to tailor the environment to their preferences, which enhances both client experience and service delivery. The company has positioned itself primarily in urban markets across Japan, with its flagship locations in Tokyo and expansions planned in other major cities. By catering to individual beauty practitioners, Salon Village addresses the growing demand for flexible working arrangements in the beauty sector, facilitating a supportive community that encourages collaboration and skill sharing.Salon Village generates revenue through subscription fees for the rental of its private salon rooms, characterized by a transparent pricing structure that allows beauty professionals to manage their operating costs effectively. The subscription model typically involves a fixed monthly fee that grants exclusive access to a private salon space, enabling practitioners to retain a significant portion of their earnings from services rendered as well as product sales. Additionally, Salon Village supports its members by providing access to necessary equipment and supplies, facilitating retail opportunities through partnerships with product distributors, which enhances overall revenue potential for users. By implementing a high commission return rate for its beauty professionals, the company creates an attractive financial model that incentivizes new memberships and encourages established professionals to transition to their salon-sharing platform.Following the acquisition by SALOWIN Co., Ltd. in April 2025, WBP Co., Ltd. aims to expand its offerings specifically into the nail and eyelash markets, leveraging synergies to support diverse beauty careers. The funding from the acquisition will be utilized to enhance nationwide growth and facilitate the introduction of new products tailored to market needs. Specific geographic expansions are targeted in additional major urban centers across Japan, ensuring a broader reach and enhanced service offerings by the end of 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 15, 2021, $0.9M — East Ventures

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed