SALOWIN

About SALOWIN

SALOWIN Inc., founded in 2019 by Tomoya Abe, operates a network of shared and private salon spaces across Japan designed for freelance beauty professionals. The company provides hairdressers, nail technicians, and other specialists with fully equipped facilities, enabling them to operate their own businesses without the high overhead costs of opening a new salon.

The business model is centered on offering beauticians a high degree of autonomy and financial reward, with a structure that includes up to an 80% revenue share for the service provider. SALOWIN offers various rental plans, including fixed-fee, revenue-linked, and time-based options, to accommodate different working styles. The company supports its tenants by managing facility overhead, providing access to a wide range of professional products at dealer prices, and handling payment processing, including cashless options where the company absorbs the transaction fees. Additionally, SALOWIN offers business support services such as free customer acquisition assistance and career development workshops to help freelancers grow their clientele and skills.

Since its first funding round on November 13, 2020, SALOWIN has raised a total of $20.4 million over five rounds. Its latest funding was a conventional debt round on February 25, 2025. The company has expanded its presence throughout Japan, with locations in major cities like Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, and Osaka.