FRESHA RAISES $80M FROM KKR AT $1B+ VALUATION
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Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha secured $80 million in growth equity funding from KKR's Next Generation Technology Growth fund. The London-based company has now raised $285 million total and achieved unicorn status.
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