Humane, a secretive AI startup founded by ex-Apple employees, has reportedly raised another $100 million in funding. The startup, which was founded in 2020 by former Apple executives Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, aims to build "a new class of devices and interfaces that prioritize and enhance human experience," according to its website.
The latest funding round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from other investors, including Tiger Global Management, L Catterton, and Gaingels. This brings Humane's total funding to date to over $200 million.
Humane has not yet disclosed any details about its products or services, but the company has been hiring aggressively, with job postings for engineers, designers, and other roles on its website. The startup has also reportedly filed patents related to its technology.
The company's founders have a history of working on user interface design at Apple. Chaudhri, who was a key figure in the development of the iPhone, left Apple in 2017 after working at the company for over 19 years. Bongiorno, who worked on the design of the Apple Watch and the iPhone, left the company in 2019 after 14 years.
Humane's mission to create devices and interfaces that prioritize and enhance human experience aligns with a growing trend in the technology industry. As people become more reliant on technology in their daily lives, there is a growing demand for products and services that are designed with human well-being in mind.
The company's latest funding round suggests that investors see potential in Humane's vision and technology. It remains to be seen what products or services the startup will release in the future, but with a team of experienced designers and engineers, the company is well-positioned to make an impact in the technology industry.
