CEO Imran ChaudhriFounded 2018HQ San Francisco, US
Humane is a consumer electronics company that developed the AI Pin, a wearable AI device for screenless interactions. It was founded in 2018 in San Francisco and later sold to HP in 2025.
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To HP, Feb 2025
Last Private Valuation
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Why Investors Are Watching Humane
Growth Signal
Humane raised $100M in Series C to scale AI devices
Humane announced a $100 million Series C in March 2023 to accelerate its mission in AI-era personal computing. The round included Microsoft, LG Technology Ventures, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, and Sam Altman.
Competitive Moat
High-profile backers signal strategic support and reach
Humane's 2021 Series B was led by Tiger Global and also drew SoftBank, BOND, Forerunner Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Sam Altman, Marc Benioff's TIME Ventures, and others. The company said it was building consumer devices from a collaboration of design and engineering, suggesting a brand and talent moat.
Risk Factor
Humane's launch faced poor reviews despite heavy funding
Startup Intros says Humane raised about $230 million and launched the AI Pin at $699 in April 2024. It also reports poor reviews after launch and that HP acquired the company in February 2025 for $116 million, including software and 300+ patents.
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No. Humane wound down its business and sold its technology, patents and team to HP in February 2025. Humane has no shares that trade, and UpMarket does not offer Humane shares.
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Humane sold its assets to HP in February 2025. What former shareholders received was set by the terms of that sale.
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Humane's last valuation was set by the sale of its assets to HP. The figures on this page show its valuation history before the sale.
Humane is a consumer electronics company that developed the AI Pin, a wearable AI device for screenless interactions. It sold its assets to HP in Feb 2025. UpMarket does not offer its shares.