
Cutbox
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* | N/A | £488k | Seed |
Total Funding | 000k |
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Cutbox is a tech-enabled barbershop chain founded in the UK in 2020 by Louis Angel Scott and Osajie Oboh. The company's genesis stems from the founders' initial venture of selling a digital queuing software to barbershops, which provided them with deep insights into the fragmented and often inconvenient nature of the men's grooming market. Oboh, with a background in engineering, and Scott identified a gap for a service that balances convenience, affordability, and quality.
The business operates by establishing barber shops in high-footfall locations such as major cities and leveraging its proprietary technology to streamline operations. Cutbox first launched in Bristol, chosen for its young, affluent demographic, before expanding to London and other major UK cities. The company’s primary offering is a range of men's haircut and grooming services, targeting customers who value a reliable and efficient experience. Revenue is generated through direct service sales and a subscription model, designed to cater to men's regular grooming habits.
Cutbox’s key differentiator is its vertically integrated model, combining its own physical stores with a bespoke software platform. This technology allows for online booking, customer data collection, and performance tracking of barbers and stores, which in turn enables the company to operate with fewer management layers and optimize marketing efforts. Customers can book appointments online, view barber profiles, and pay without cash, addressing common pain points like long waits and ATM visits associated with traditional barbershops. The company has also laid the groundwork for future franchising and online product sales. Since its inception, Cutbox has secured funding from investors including SFC Capital and Fuel Ventures. Notably, a notice in May 2025 indicated that Cutbox Ltd was in administration, with its chain of five shops and bespoke software being offered for sale.
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