HaloBraid
Boston, United States
◆ Total Raised
$7M
◆ Stage
seed
◆ Location
Boston, United States
◆ Founded
2024
◆ Team size
1-10
◆ Links
◆ About HaloBraid
Robotics startup developing a braiding assistant device to speed up hair braiding in professional salons.
◆ What sets it apart
HaloBraid is the first patent-pending robotic braiding system that reduces braiding time from six hours to minutes by collaborating with stylists—stylists start the braid and the machine finishes it, delivering 5x faster results with professional quality.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerProfessional hair stylists and salons, particularly braiders
◆ Notable
- Winner of the 2025 President's Innovation Challenge at Harvard Innovation Labs
- Received $75k prize to pilot the machine in a Boston salon
- Built 450 prototypes over 18 months, completing thousands of braids
- Maintains a waitlist for professional and novice braiders
- Patent-pending technology with machine learning matching professional quality
◆ Funding rounds
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◆ FAQ
What does HaloBraid do?
Robotics startup developing a braiding assistant device to speed up hair braiding in professional salons.
Where is HaloBraid based?
HaloBraid is based in Boston, United States, founded in 2024.
How much has HaloBraid raised?
HaloBraid has raised $7M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.
Who has invested in HaloBraid?
Investors in HaloBraid include Harvard Innovation Labs.