Barespace, a software company focused on the beauty industry, has raised €2.9 million in seed funding, bringing its total external investment to €4.68 million.
The round was led by Elkstone Ventures, with participation from Dogpatch Labs, Enterprise Ireland, and notable angel investors including Barry Napier (CEO of Cubic Telecom), Rick Kelley (former MD of Meta Ireland), Patrick Walsh (CEO of Dogpatch Labs), and Tom Kennedy (co-founder of Hostelworld).
Founded in 2022, Barespace provides a unified software platform that replaces fragmented apps and manual processes for salons and barbershops. Since launch, it has been adopted by over 260 businesses across hair, barbering, spa, and medical aesthetics, helping teams streamline operations and support growth.
Building on that foundation, Barespace brings scheduling, payments, resource planning, marketing, and analytics together in a single, easy-to-use platform. AI-powered automations save salon owners roughly 10 hours of manual work each week, while integrated card payments and POS streamline cash flow and reduce third-party fees.
Unlike marketplace models, Barespace ensures salons retain full ownership of their data, with direct access to client, transaction, and inventory information, providing transparency with no hidden fees.
Conor Moules, Co-founder and CEO of Barespace, noted that salons today are burdened by fragmented tools, hidden costs, and technology that takes focus away from creativity and client relationships. He added:
At Barespace, we have reimagined the salon experience with one seamless, AI-driven system for bookings, payments, marketing and more. No clutter. No surprises. Just a platform that works in harmony with the passion and skill behind every salon chair. Salons deserve better and that’s exactly what we’re here to deliver.
Barespace announced the appointment of Brian Caulfield, formerly of Molten Ventures, as Chair of the Board, bringing experience in fintech and scaling technology companies.
The investment will support UK expansion and entry into two additional European markets by 2026. The company also plans to expand its team across key functions and continue advancing its AI-driven operating system, designed to integrate core business tools and streamline operations for the hair and beauty sector.
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