Halo announces that it has raised $7 million to launch HaloBraid, a braid-assist device designed for professional stylists. The seed round is led by Seven Seven Six, the venture capital firm founded by Alexis Ohanian, and also includes AlleyCorp and Bling Capital.
HaloBraid raises $7 million in seed funding to develop a robotic braiding assistant for professional salons. Founded by Yinka Ogunbiyi, the startup says its device lets a stylist begin a braid before handing it off for completion in seconds, supporting knotless and box braids. Seven Seven Six leads the round, with AlleyCorp and Bling Capital participating; funding will support product development, manufacturing, and salon partnerships.
Hair-tech startup Halo raises $7 million in a seed round led by Alexis Ohanian’s 776. The funding will support the launch of HaloBraid, an automated braiding assistant designed to help professional stylists braid hair faster and with less physical strain.
Halo raises $7 million in seed funding to introduce HaloBraid, which it describes as the world’s first braid assist device. The round is led by Seven Seven Six, Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm, and includes participation from AlleyCorp and Bling Capital.