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In the news
TechCrunch·May 2026
ShopHop raises $14M to turn empty salon chairs into Airbnb-style rentals
Fast Company·Apr 2026
The startup giving 1.2M independent stylists a way to work anywhere
Modern Salon·Mar 2026
Why salon owners are saying yes to chair-by-the-day
Forbes·Feb 2026
Meet the 'Airbnb for barbers' building a $5B service marketplace
Fast facts
- Founded: 2024, Chicago IL
- Founder & CEO: Malcolm Brown
- Founders: Available on request
- Funding: $14M Series A (May 2026)
- Cities: 32 active US markets
- Pros on platform: 1,200+ verified