May 1, 2019

Ezza Nails Closes $1.5 Million Seed Round Home » Ezza Nails Closes $1.5 Million Seed Round   Women-owned and -operated  ezza nails  closed a seed round of fundraising at $1.5 million from GingerBread Capital, a VC firm that invests in women-led businesses. WHO: Founded in Chicago in 2017 by two Teach For America alumnae during their time at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, ezza nails is a modern, ethical nail care experience on a mission to empower women on both sides of the manicure table. Ezza transforms an antiquated salon visit into an unforgettable experience featuring: exceptionally trained and friendly staff, a high-tech, cashless experience filled with modern conveniences like affordable memberships, early-morning hours, and online booking that allows guests to select polish colors in advance. GingerBread Capital invests in the next generation of women founders and entrepreneurs leading high-growth businesses. They help women gain access to the knowledge, networks, and capital they need to build and scale successful enterprises, and encourage other women to do the same. IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “Ezza has created the SoulCycle of the industry,” said Matt McCall, partner at the Pritzker Group and ezza nails investor. “Ezza has infused a mission of female empowerment into its core brand and created a truly differentiated experience.” “An investment in ezza is a commitment to the education, training and empowerment of women,” said Ale Breuer, co-founder and CEO of ezza nails. “Our concept is something our investors and guests are proud to support.” DETAILS:  ezza nails raised a seed round of $1.5 million from GingerBread Capital. This fundraising announcement comes just ahead of the May opening of ezza’s second Chicago location and a third is in the works. The brand won $75,000 in the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business New Venture Challenge in 2017 and participated in the Pritzker Summer Accelerator program. The company plans to hold their Series A round of fundraising in early 2020.