What Grupostop does

Grupostop is a Spanish chain of laser hair removal and aesthetic medicine centers, founded in 2003 (operating for 20+ years) and headquartered in Barcelona. The company operates 55+ company-owned centers across Spain and Andorra, serving 120,000+ active clients and 300,000+ cumulative clients with more than 6 million sessions performed. Its primary service is laser hair removal using a proprietary technology called Duotechnology, an exclusive combination of Alexandrite and Diode lasers designed to treat all skin phototypes, supported by an integrated Air Cooling System. The company previously operated under the brand Pelostop and has been a 40%-owned portfolio company of British private equity firm Three Hills Capital Partners since July 2023. Grupostop also acquired Dermitek in January 2020, broadening its clinical footprint.

The product catalog has expanded beyond laser hair removal into a full medical aesthetics offering. Facial aesthetic medicine services include expression wrinkle treatments, thread lifts, facial fillers, mesotherapy, radiofrequency, IPL, peeling, and skin regeneration procedures. Body aesthetic medicine services include cavitation, hydraulic lipoclasia, body radiofrequency, mesotherapy, collagen inducers, pressotherapy, and sclerotherapy. Treatments are supported by a partnership with mesoestetic for skincare products used in skin preparation and post-treatment care. New customers are acquired through a 5 euros per session welcome promotion (extended to 30/06/2026), with seasonal discounts of up to 70% on laser sessions and 50% on advanced aesthetics.

The business model is a transaction-based, direct-to-consumer retail chain. Revenue is generated per session, with pricing tiered by body zone size (XS, S, M, L) and packaged into multi-session bundles (bonos). Customer acquisition runs through company-owned centers, an online booking system at grupostop.com, and a centralized 900 828 410 call center. Distribution is amplified by a strategic partnership with El Corte Inglés, with centers embedded in department stores in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, and Palma de Mallorca, and access to El Corte Inglés card financing (up to 12 months). Scalapay provides an additional 3-month interest-free installment option. Reported financials are €22 million in revenue and €2.3 million in net profit for the most recent disclosed fiscal year, with the Three Hills investment explicitly earmarked to support further network expansion and service quality improvements.

Name

Grupostop

Legal name

Grupostop

Website

https://grupostop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grupostop is a Barcelona-based chain of 55+ company-owned laser hair removal and medical aesthetics centers across Spain and Andorra, serving 300,000+ individual consumers with a proprietary Duotechnology (Alexandrite + Diode) laser protocol and 40%-owned by Three Hills Capital Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser Hair Removal and Medical Aesthetic Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser Hair Removal Clinics (HSALAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intimate/Full-Body Hair Removal Packages & Memberships (HSALAGAI), Men’s Grooming Hair Removal Services (HSALAGAD), Bikini & Brazilian Hair Removal Services (HSALAGAC)

Keywords

• Laser hair removal
• Aesthetic medicine
• Medical spa services
• Skin rejuvenation
• Body contouring

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Laser Hair Removal Sessions: Transaction-based model where customers purchase session packages (bonos) for specific body zones. Sessions are priced by zone size (XS, S, M, L). Customers can purchase individual sessions or multi-session packages at discounted rates.
2. Medical Aesthetics Treatments: Additional revenue from facial and body aesthetic treatments including radiofrequency, cavitation, presotherapy, mesotherapy, peeling, and other non-invasive aesthetic procedures.
3. Financing Revenue: Partnership with El Corte Inglés financial services allowing customers to finance treatments up to 12 months, and Scalapay for 3-month interest-free installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupostop operates a chain of 55+ company-owned clinics across Spain and Andorra providing permanent laser hair removal using its proprietary Duotechnology (a combination of Alexandrite and Diode lasers) plus facial and body medical aesthetic treatments such as radiofrequency, mesotherapy, cavitation, IPL, microneedling, fillers and thread lifts. Treatments are sold as individual sessions or zone-based packages, with financing available through El Corte Inglés and Scalapay.

Product overview

Grupostop operates as a chain of 55+ laser hair removal and aesthetic medicine centers across Spain, offering a unified service model combining proprietary Duotechnology (combining Alexandrite and Diode lasers) with comprehensive medical aesthetic treatments. The core product is laser hair removal using their exclusive Duotechnology system, complemented by facial aesthetic medicine services (including expression wrinkle treatments, thread lifts, fillers, mesotherapy, radiofrequency, IPL, peeling) and body aesthetic treatments (cavitation, hydraulic lipoclasia, radiofrequency, mesotherapy, collagen inducers, pressotherapy, sclerotherapy). The company operates as company-owned centers (not franchises) ensuring consistent quality, and offers promotions including welcome offers, seasonal discounts up to 70%, and financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duotechnology: Exclusive laser hair removal technology combining Alexandrite and Diode lasers for effective results from the first session.

Products and services

• Laser Hair Removal (Depilación Láser) - Duotechnology Permanent laser hair removal service for all body zones, using Grupostop's proprietary Duotechnology, which combines Alexandrite and Diode lasers and is suitable for all skin phototypes. Sold per zone (XS to L) or as multi-session packages, with visible results claimed from the first session and an integrated Air Cooling System for comfort. Targeted at men and women seeking a long-term alternative to shaving, waxing and depilatory creams.
• Women's Laser Hair Removal (Depilación Láser Mujer) Laser hair removal treatments designed for women, covering all body zones including legs, underarms, bikini line, Brazilian bikini, full genitals, face, chest and back, using Alexandrite and Diode laser technology. Targeted at female consumers seeking permanent hair reduction.
• Men's Laser Hair Removal (Depilación Láser Hombre) Laser hair removal treatments tailored for men, targeting areas such as back, chest, beard, shoulders and full legs using the combined Alexandrite and Diode laser technology. Targeted at male consumers seeking permanent hair reduction.
• Facial Aesthetic Medicine (Medicina Estética Facial) Comprehensive facial aesthetic treatments including expression wrinkle treatment, thread lifts, facial fillers, mesotherapy, radiofrequency, IPL, peeling, skin regeneration, microneedling (M-PEN), facial vitamin therapy, hydroxiapatite, redensification with collagen inducers, rhinomodeling, lip augmentation, dark circle treatment, mancha removal and capillary tissue regeneration. Performed by medical professionals in Grupostop clinics. Targeted at consumers seeking non-invasive facial rejuvenation.
• Body Aesthetic Medicine (Medicina Estética Corporal) Body aesthetic treatments including cavitation, hydraulic lipoclasia, body radiofrequency, mesotherapy, collagen inducers, IPL, polynucleotides bio-stimulators, pressotherapy and sclerotherapy for varicose veins. Performed by medical professionals in Grupostop clinics. Targeted at consumers seeking non-invasive body contouring and skin treatments.
• Financing Options for Treatments (Opciones de Financiación) Payment plan service allowing customers to finance laser hair removal and aesthetic treatments through Scalapay (3 months interest-free) or the El Corte Inglés store card (up to 12 months). Targeted at consumers who want to spread the cost of treatment packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results visible from first session with DUOTECHNOLOGY laser combination
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• El Corte IngléscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEl Corte Inglés partnership allows Grupostop to operate centers within El Corte Inglés department stores across Spain. El Corte Inglés offers financing up to 12 months for treatments purchased at these locations, making services more accessible to customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clínica Dorsia: Spain's largest aesthetic surgery and medicine clinic chain, combining laser hair removal with advanced aesthetic treatments — directly comparable service mix and Spanish retail footprint to Grupostop.
• LaserAway: US chain of aesthetic clinics offering laser hair removal and skin treatments at company-owned locations — comparable owned-center model, laser-first service mix and direct-to-consumer positioning.
• European Wax Center: US franchise-based chain specializing in waxing and laser hair removal services with membership pricing — directly comparable hair-removal category and mass-market consumer positioning, though primarily US-focused.
• Hedonai: Spanish chain of medical-aesthetic clinics offering laser hair removal, facial rejuvenation and body treatments in company-owned centers — directly competes with Grupostop across the same customer segments and Spanish geographies.
• Centros Único: Spanish chain of aesthetic centers offering laser hair removal, facial and body aesthetic medicine — the closest direct competitor to Grupostop in Spain, with a similar owned-center retail model and multi-city footprint.
• Ideal Image: Large US aesthetic services chain offering laser hair removal, Botox, fillers and body treatments across company-owned locations — closely comparable service portfolio and owned-center retail model to Grupostop.
• Milan Laser: US-based laser hair removal specialty chain operating company-owned centers with unlimited-treatment packages — directly comparable owned-center retail model and laser-exclusive focus, but operating in North America rather than Spain.

Broad incumbents

• SEV Laser: Multi-brand aesthetic services operator with locations in the US and UK offering laser hair removal and broader aesthetic treatments — operates a similar chain model across multiple geographies and a broader service portfolio than Grupostop.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ochalgroup-2005-sl---pelostop
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• TikToktiktok.com/@grupostop_bypelostop

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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