diff --git a/src/native/window.ts b/src/native/window.ts
index 7d8cd14..1cceb5c 100644
--- a/src/native/window.ts
+++ b/src/native/window.ts
@@ -86,6 +86,10 @@ export function createMainWindow() {
   // load the entrypoint
   mainWindow.loadURL(BUILD_URL.toString());
 
+  if (startHidden) {
+    mainWindow.hide();
+  }
+
   // minimise window to tray
   mainWindow.on("close", (event) => {
     if (!shouldQuit && config.minimiseToTray) {