Haute Hijab raises $2.3 million in seed funding

Haute Hijab closed a $2.3 million seed funding on February 11 in a deal led by Cue Ball, with Sinai Ventures, Ludlow Ventures, Maveron, the Helm, Muse Capital, and AngelList participating. The Chicago-based company intends to use the funds to increase global scale through marketing and sales efforts. Haute Hijab sells hijabs online in a…


Haute Hijab closed a $2.3 million seed funding on February 11 in a deal led by Cue Ball, with Sinai Ventures, Ludlow Ventures, Maveron, the Helm, Muse Capital, and AngelList participating.

The Chicago-based company intends to use the funds to increase global scale through marketing and sales efforts.

Haute Hijab sells hijabs online in a variety of modern yet elegant fabrics and prints, produced with comfort, quality, and beauty in mind. According to the company’s website, the company distinguishes its hijabs as created with superior materials and craftsmanship.

Melanie Elturk, CEO and Ahmed Zedan, COO, founded the company in 2010. Elturk has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Vogue Arabia, USA Today, and others, according to LinkedIn. Zedan has extensive data analytics and digital marketing experience and has worked with brands such as GM and Nintendo, according to LinkedIn.

Visit www.hautejijab.com to learn more about this company.

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