Dealflow | September 23, 2020

Lightship Capital invests in fashion brand Haute Hijab

Jessica Pothering
ImpactAlpha Editor

Jessica Pothering

ImpactAlpha, September 23 – Melanie Elturk founded Haute Hijab to serve hundreds of millions of Muslim women underserved by global clothing brands. 

Backstage Capital, which invests in under-represented founders, was an early investor in the “modest fashion” company, which raised $2.3 million last year. Lightship Capital, with a similar investment focus, invested an undisclosed amount.