# Aja Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aja-labs

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Houston, US
- Website: www.ajalabs.co
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 30, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in Houston, TX, Aja Labs, Inc. specializes in developing innovative biomimetic fibers, including the world’s first integrated scalp-health system within synthetic hair fibers designed for sustainable beauty solutions.Aja Labs, Inc. was founded in 2019 and operates from its headquarters in Houston, Texas, US. The company focuses on biomimetic fiber technology and has completed 2 deals to date, with the most recent funding round occurring on November 30, 2022, when it raised USD 2.5 mn in Seed funding from investors including Better Ventures, Impact America Fund, and IndieBio. The founder, Osahon Ojeaga, has previous entrepreneurial experience, although further details about past ventures are not available.Aja Labs specializes in innovative biomimetic fibers, with a core offering centered around their flagship product, Nourie™, the world's first integrated scalp-health system embedded within synthetic hair fibers. This product provides active nourishment for the scalp barrier while addressing environmental waste and health concerns linked to traditional synthetic hair products. The company targets premium beauty brands and consumers seeking healthier and more sustainable styling options, particularly for protective styling solutions that enhance both beauty and scalp health.Aja Labs generates revenue primarily through B2B partnerships with premium beauty brands that incorporate their innovative fiber technology into their product lines. Transactions typically occur via wholesale agreements where brands purchase Nourie™ fibers for resale. These collaborations emphasize sustainable practices and health-focused beauty solutions, with tiered pricing plans likely based on order volume to encourage larger purchases.In November 2022, Aja Labs, Inc. raised USD 2.5 mn in Seed funding to finalize its product commercialization. The company aims to introduce new products designed to expand its portfolio and plans to penetrate global markets, focusing particularly on North America, Europe, and parts of Asia by leveraging the recent funding to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 30, 2022, $2.5M — Better Ventures, IndieBio, Impact America Fund, Debut Capital, Joshua Mailman Foundation, Overlap Holdings, Making of Black Angels & Commune Angels
- Seed, Feb 9, 2021 — SOSV, IndieBio

## Investors

- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Seed
- IndieBio (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indiebio) — Seed
- Better Ventures — Seed
- Impact America Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/impact-america-fund) — Seed
- Debut Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/debut-capital) — Seed
- Joshua Mailman Foundation — Seed
- Overlap Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/overlap-holdings) — Seed
- Making of Black Angels & Commune Angels — Seed