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Booker

Missoula, US · Founded 2011 · 6 known investors

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Booker is an all-in-one management software platform for spas, salons, barbershops, and massage studios.

Also known as Booker Software

Founders & leadership

DL
Daniel Lizio-KatzenExecutive
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Rosemary BiagioniVP Controller2012–2018Rosemary Biagioni held finance leadership roles at Greenwich AeroGroup, Mindbody Inc., and Booker Software, and previously served as director of finance at Mindset Media, an ad technology company. She earned a BBA in accounting from Adelphi University and began her career as an auditor at Mazars.
JMJosh McCarter
Josh McCarterCEO & Board Member2010–2018Josh McCarter is an executive with experience leading multiple SaaS and B2B2C companies, including serving as CEO of Mindbody (which he joined as Chief Strategy Officer following its acquisition of Booker, where he was co-founder and CEO), CEO of ShipMonk, and CEO of EverPro at EverCommerce. He previously worked on the executive team at Autobytel, an early online automotive marketplace, and holds an MBA from USC's Marshall School of Business and a degree from UCLA.

Board

PE
Peter EllisBoard director
JP
James PastorizaBoard director
DRDon Rainey
Don RaineyFormer Board Member2011–2015General Partner at Grotech Ventures
WS
William SavageBoard director
DS
Deepak SindwaniBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$27.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2013

▶$27.5MraisedMar 2014 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter EllisDirector
  • Daniel Lizio-KatzenExecutive Officer
  • James PastorizaDirector
  • Don RaineyDirector
  • Rosemary BiagioniExecutive Officer
  • Josh McCarterExecutive Officer, Director
  • William SavageDirector
  • Deepak SindwaniDirector
Offering amount
$27.5M
Amount sold
$27.5M
First sale
Apr 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Booker provides cloud-based management software for appointment-based beauty and wellness businesses, including day spas, hotel spas, salons, barbershops, boutique beauty businesses, and massage studios. The platform combines operational management with client-facing booking: businesses can manage appointments, rooms, equipment, staff schedules, and inventory with automatic tracking, view calendars, take payments, and run payroll within a single system.

On the client side, Booker supports online scheduling and an AI-driven Messenger that handles texts and appointment requests on a 24/7 basis, and businesses can list their services in the Mindbody app to reach new clients. Payment functionality includes mobile transactions, an integrated point-of-sale system for in-store purchases, and the sale of gift cards, memberships, and packages, alongside sales reporting. Marketing features include a branded booking experience, targeted email and text campaigns aimed at converting drop-ins and engaging repeat clients, and built-in tools for referrals and reviews. Booker also offers website creation intended to drive bookings. Feature availability varies by region.

Business model

Booker sells software to beauty and wellness businesses as an all-in-one platform covering scheduling, point-of-sale and payments, staff and inventory management, payroll, and marketing, with prospective customers directed to request a demo.

▸Full profile — technology, go-to-market, geography

Technology

The platform includes online scheduling, an integrated point-of-sale system, payment processing accessible from mobile devices, automatic inventory and resource tracking, payroll, email and text marketing tools, and an AI-based Messenger that handles client texts and appointment booking around the clock.

Go-to-market

Prospective customers are acquired through the company website via demo requests and website/booking-page offerings; client acquisition for its customers is supported through service listings in the Mindbody app.

Appointment-based beauty and wellness businesses, including day spas, hotel spas, salons, barbershops, boutique beauty businesses, and massage studios.

Geography

Serves multiple regions, though the company notes that not all product features are available in all regions.

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Founder mafia

4 people who came through Booker went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Booker do?
Booker is an all-in-one management software platform for spas, salons, barbershops, and massage studios.
Who are Booker's investors?
Booker's investors include Escalate Capital Partners, Revolution, Vital Venture Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Grotech Ventures, Jump Capital.
How much funding has Booker raised?
Booker has disclosed $27.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Booker headquartered?
Booker is headquartered in Missoula, US.