Halo Braid
PrivateLast Round
Seed
Jun 23, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$8.18M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Halo Braid operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its latest recorded funding round was a Seed round in June 2026.
Halo Braid is a robotics company that manufactures an automated, AI-powered hair braiding assistant designed to reduce braiding time for professional stylists.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
D2C Brands, Fashion & Beauty, E-commerce
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Halo Braid Comparables
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Halo Braid Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | Jun 23, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | May 8, 2025 | ||||
| Pre Seed | Jul 10, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Sep 28, 2023 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 31, 2023 |
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Halo Braid Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Flybridge | Pre Seed |
| Bertarelli Foundation | Grant |
| AlleyCorp | Seed, Pre Seed, Grant |
| Harvard Innovation Labs | Grant |
| Seven Seven Six | Seed |
| RareBreed Ventures | Pre Seed |
| Bling Capital | Seed |
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Market signals
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- Sep 18, 2026
Grew 500% QoQ from 2 to 12 employees.
- Aug 21, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 43% MoM.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingOct 30, 2026
HaloBraid develops HaloBraid, a device that combines manual hairstyling with automated braiding to support professional braiders rather than replace them.
- receives_financingOct 8, 2026
In May '25, HaloBraid wins the alumni and affiliates category of Harvard University's President's Innovation Challenge and receives a $75K grand prize.
- receives_awardOct 7, 2026
HaloBraid, created by Nigerian-born Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi and co-founder David Afolabi, wins the $75,000 grand prize in the Alumni & Affiliates Open track at the 2025 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge for its automated braid-assist device.
- attends_eventOct 7, 2026
HaloBraid, created by Yinka Ogunbiyi and co-founder David Afolabi, wins top honours and the $75,000 grand prize in the Alumni & Affiliates Open track at the 2025 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge.
- hiresSep 2, 2026
On Sep 2nd '26, HaloBraid hires celebrity hairstylist Vernon François as an expert adviser and its first Creative Engineer, working directly with the engineering team as HaloBraid moves toward commercial use.
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Halo Braid Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Halo Braid's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Halo Braid a public or private company?
Halo Braid is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Halo Braid?
Halo Braid is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Halo Braid's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Halo Braid worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Halo Braid is not publicly available.
Can I buy Halo Braid stock?
Halo Braid shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Halo Braid's last funding round?
Halo Braid's most recent funding round was Seed on June 23, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Halo Braid?
Key investors in Halo Braid include AlleyCorp, Seven Seven Six.
Will Halo Braid IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Halo Braid.
How can I track Halo Braid secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Halo Braid's shares on secondary markets.