Fresha, a London, UK-based AI-powered marketplace and business management platform for the beauty and wellness industry, has secured $80 million in growth investment at a valuation of over $1 billion.
Investors
The investment was made by funds managed by KKR through its Next Generation Technology Growth strategy. The investment brings Fresha’s total capital raised to date to $285 million.
KKR is a global investment firm focused on alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. The firm invests across private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, and other asset classes, aiming to generate long-term returns through a disciplined investment strategy and operational support for portfolio companies. KKR also operates insurance businesses through Global Atlantic Financial Group, which provides retirement, life insurance, and reinsurance products.
Fresha Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate global expansion and fuel next-generation product and AI innovation.
About Fresha
Founded in 2015 by William Zeqiri and Nicholas Miller, Fresha is an AI-powered booking platform for the beauty, wellness, and self-care industry. For consumers, Fresha offers a seamless way to discover, book, and pay for beauty and wellness services with local professionals. For businesses, Fresha provides an all-in-one platform that streamlines operations, from appointment management to client engagement. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Fresha is used by more than 130,000 beauty and wellness businesses globally.
Funding Details
Company: Fresha.com SV Ltd.
Raised: $80.0M
Round: Growth Investment
Funding Date: May 2026
Lead Investor: KKR
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.fresha.com/
Software Category: AI-Powered Beauty and Wellness Management Platform
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