Kuwait's Bookr taps Plus VC again in fresh bridge round
What's the deal? BookrDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Kuwait-based marketplace for booking salons, spas, groomers, and stylists, has raised an undisclosed convertible bridge round from Plus VCDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, an early-stage venture firm focused on the MENA region and its diaspora.
What's the endgame? Founded in 2018, Bookr runs a cloud-based platform that lets beauty professionals manage appointments and lets consumers find, book, and pay for services in one app. The company plans to use the capital to hire, widen its footprint across the GCC, and scale marketing.
Why now? The raise follows a run of milestones over the prior year, according to the company. "The success of this funding round validates our business model," said co-founder and chief executive officer Zaina Al Bader.
Investor view: "Bookr is uniquely positioned to demonstrate notable and sustained growth," said Hasan Haider, managing partner at Plus VC, citing the team's track record and customer loyalty.
The signal: A bridge round from an existing-style regional backer points to a quick re-raise rather than a major new milestone — a way to extend runway while Bookr pushes deeper into the GCC beauty and wellness market.
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