
KEVIN.MURPHY Strengthens New England Presence Through New Partnership with Sullivan Beauty
Bringing global haircare authority closer to the chair, the partnership marks a renewed investment in New England's salons and stylists.
The software management company makes it's third, consecutive appearance on the prestigious listing of North America's fastest-growing companies, ranking 62nd overall.

Boulevard also was a finalist for LendTech of the Year at the 2024 US Fintech Awards for Boulevard Capital, an innovative financial offering that gives Boulevard-powered businesses access to essential growth funding.

Boulevard Co-Founders Matta Danna and Sean Stavropoulos lead the company to its third consecutive listing on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
Boulevard, provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses, today announced it has been named to the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. Now in its 30th year, the renowned list ranks the 500 fastest-growing public and private technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. Appearing on the list for the third year in a row, Boulevard ranks 62nd overall in 2024 with a three-year growth rate of nearly 2,300%.
“We are both honored and humbled to appear on this exclusive list for the third consecutive year,” said Matt Danna, co-founder and CEO, Boulevard. “By cherishing our customers and delivering the purpose-built technology they need to grow their businesses, Boulevard continues to earn the trust of the self-care industry. We’re as determined as ever to elevate this growing industry to new heights and advocate for the passionate and tireless entrepreneurs and professionals that make it so special.”
With self-care increasingly central to people’s daily lives, global wellness is now a $5.6 trillion market, with the personal care and beauty market alone accounting for more than $1 trillion. It is also one of the biggest drivers of career opportunities for creative professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the personal care services industry will grow almost five times faster than the average for the total economy through 2030.
Against this backdrop, Boulevard has continued its rapid growth trajectory in 2024. Inclusion in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for 2024 is the latest recognition Boulevard has garnered for its impressive growth, continued innovation, and commitment to customer excellence.
Earlier this year, Boulevard appeared at No. 163 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, ranking 19th overall among software companies and 31st among companies in California. The company was also named a finalist for LendTech of the Year at the 2024 US Fintech Awards forBoulevard Capital. This innovative new financial offering gives Boulevard-powered businesses access to essential growth funding without the challenges of traditional lending.
Bolstered by the recent additions of text marketing and automated client referrals, Boulevard’s platform empowers self-care business owners and professionals alike to redefine the client experience. Boulevard is now trusted by more than 4,000 self-care businesses across the U.S. to book more than 1.5 million monthly appointments and process over $2.5 billion in payments each year.
About Boulevard: Boulevard offers the first and only client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses. Boulevard empowers business owners and professionals alike to deliver personable, enjoyable experiences to their clients through online appointment scheduling, messaging, marketing, and payments that are simple, elegant, and reliable. Founded in 2016, Boulevard has earned the trust of thousands of salons, spas, medspas, and barbershops across the nation by delivering the world-class technology and genuine, human, personable service they deserve. To learn more, visit joinblvd.com.
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Bringing global haircare authority closer to the chair, the partnership marks a renewed investment in New England's salons and stylists.

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