Biomechanical Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi Raises $7M Seed Round For Patent-Pending Braid Assist Device For Professional Stylists

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Halo secured a $7 million seed round to advance HaloBraid, a patent-pending device for professional hair stylists. The product aims to cut braiding time in half, reduce physical strain, and help stylists take more appointments. The company plans to use the funding for salon partnerships, stylist testing, and preparation for manufacturing. HaloBraid is scheduled to officially launch later in 2026, with a goal of worldwide availability.

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Amount $7.0M Total raised
Date June 25, 2026 Announcement date
Investors AlleyCorp Lead investors
Company shoponhalo.com Funded company

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