Humane Inc.
Category: AI in Healthcare
AI-powered wearable device aimed at serving as a smartphone alternative by leveraging contextual AI. Humane Inc. was founded in 2019. The company is led by Bethany Bongiorno. Based in Palo Alto, California. Team size: 200. Total funding raised: $240 million. Latest round: Series B funding round. Key investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, Lux Capital.
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California
- Team size
- 200
- Total funding
- $240 million
Value proposition
Offers a sleek, screenless wearable device that integrates advanced AI to provide context-aware, intuitive digital interactions.
Products and solutions
AI Pin
Unique value
Focus on contextual computing with a screenless design that merges hardware and proprietary AI-driven software for seamless user experiences.
Target customer
Tech-savvy consumers seeking innovative, wearable AI technology
Industries served
Consumer Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Technology
Technology advantage
Leverages advanced AI and the proprietary CosmOS operating system to redefine personal computing beyond traditional smartphone interfaces.
How they differentiate
Disrupts the conventional smartphone market by offering a screenless, AI-integrated wearable solution.
Main competitors
Apple, Google, Samsung
Major milestones
Founded in 2019 Secured significant VC funding (over $240 million total raised) Unveiled prototype of the AI Pin in 2023 Received strong media attention and pre-launch interest
Growth metrics
Rapid growth in R&D and talent acquisition with high investor confidence and significant media attention
Market positioning
Emerging innovator attracting significant media attention, with strong investor backing while awaiting mass market adoption.
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the U.S. market with plans for broader global expansion
Patents and IP
Several patent applications and intellectual property filings
About Bethany Bongiorno
Bethany Bongiorno is a seasoned technology executive with a rich background in software engineering and product management. Her career began at PwC as a Systems Analyst, followed by a role as a Research Scientist at the American Museum of Natural History. She then spent over eight years at Apple, where she was a Director of Software Engineering and played a key role in the development of iOS and macOS. In 2019, she co-founded Humane Inc., serving as CEO and leading the company in creating the Ai Pin, a wearable AI device. Following HP's acquisition of Humane's assets in 2024, she transitioned to a leadership role at HP, heading the new HP IQ team.
Official website: https://humane.com