First American Payment Systems and ShearShare Partner to Bring Mobile to the Beauty Industry

First American Systems, otherwise known as a powerhouse in the payment processing industry, has announced its partnership with ShearShare, a Tech.Co Startup of the Year 2016 and a technology company that matches licensed cosmetologists and barbers to empty salon space, to deliver a mobile payment solution for users of their platform.

Tye Caldwell, Co-founder and the CEO of ShearShare commented, “We are excited about our partnership with First American Payment Systems. First American adds additional value to our users by providing them with secure payments on the go. Added services like this one affirm our vision of helping beauty professionals build long, successful careers on their terms.”

Through this lucrative partnership, ShearShare users can leverage quick and easy mobile payments for their clients wherever they are working, all reinforced by security cutting-edge security features.

The payment solution perfectly accommodates ShearShare users, who often work from multiple salon locations.

“We are pleased to provide payment solutions to Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year, ShearShare, as they continue to disrupt the beauty industry with their unique salon rental solution,” said Bill Lodes, EVP of Business Development and Strategy for First American Payment Systems. “Their ability to connect salon and barbershop owners to independent stylists and barbers looking for space to work is truly unique. Our mobile payment solution is the perfect fit for these business owners who want the flexibility of working in different locations.”

“We’re thrilled that ShearShare has been named Tech.Co’s 2016 Startup of the Year,” said Frank Gruber, CEO, Tech.Co. “This dynamic husband and wife team nailed their pitch with impressive market knowledge, a sharp product, and loads of energy. They clearly have a huge market opportunity, and we’re excited to support them on their journey.”