What is Planity?
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, Planity has established itself as the leading French startup for online beauty reservations. The platform serves as a critical digital bridge, allowing users to discover and book appointments at local hairdressing salons, barbers, and beauty institutes with unprecedented ease. By digitizing the traditional appointment-setting process, Planity has effectively modernized the beauty services market, providing salon owners with sophisticated management tools while offering consumers a streamlined, user-friendly interface for their wellness needs. The company's market position is defined by its high adoption rate among French beauty professionals and its ability to integrate seamlessly into the daily operations of local businesses.
How much funding has Planity raised?
Planity has raised a total of $98.8M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.5M
Series A
$11.8M
Series B
$35.5M
Series C
$50M
Angel/Seed (2017): $1.5M with participation from Alven
Series A (2020): $11.8M led by Alven, BPI Digital Venture, Crédit Mutuel Innovation, and Eiffel Investment Group
Series B (2021): $35.5M supported by Feedaxess, Revaia, BPI Digital Venture, Alven, and Eiffel Investment Group
Series C (2024): $50M featuring Bpifrance, Revaia, InfraVia Capital Partners, and Feedaxess
Key Investors in Planity
Alven
Alven is an independent early-stage venture capital firm that has been operating for 25 years, focusing on partnering with relentless builders in Europe.
Revaia
Revaia, formally Gaia Capital Partners, is a growth equity investment fund based in Paris dedicated to championing sustainable leaders in technology and innovation.
InfraVia Capital Partners
InfraVia Capital is a leading independent European private equity firm that specializes in infrastructure, critical metals, real estate, and technology investments.
What's next for Planity?
Looking ahead, Planity is poised to leverage its recent capital infusion to deepen its penetration in the European market and potentially diversify its service offerings. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing the platform's technological capabilities, including advanced scheduling algorithms and CRM integrations for salon partners. As the company transitions from a high-growth startup to a mature enterprise-level player, the emphasis will remain on maintaining its competitive edge through innovation and operational excellence. Investors are closely monitoring how Planity will utilize these resources to navigate the evolving digital landscape of the beauty and wellness industry, with a clear mandate to sustain its leadership status and drive long-term value creation.
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