What is HUMAN?
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, HUMAN emerged from a shared mission among its founders to combat cybercrime. For over a decade, the company has specialized in protecting advertisers, enterprises, and brands from bot attacks, fraud, and digital abuse through its innovative modern defense approach. HUMAN's proven success is highlighted by its involvement in takedowns of major botnets such as 3ve, Methbot, PARETO, Scylla, and VASTFLUX. The company's commitment to adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape positions it as a key player in the cybersecurity sector, ensuring a more human-centric internet.
How much funding has HUMAN raised?
HUMAN has raised a total of $183.1M across 5 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2M
Series A
$11.1M
Series B
$20M
Unspecified
$100M
Other Financing Round
$50M
Angel/Seed (2013): $2M with participation from BON Capital Partners
Series A (2014): $11.1M led by Paladin Capital Group, Grotech Ventures, and Evolution VC Partners
Series B (2016): $20M supported by Paladin Capital Group and Grotech Ventures
Unspecified (2022): $100M featuring WestCap Group and NightDragon
Other Financing Round (2024): $50M backed by Vertex Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Westcap
Key Investors in HUMAN
Vertex Ventures
Vertex Ventures US is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports founders creating a smarter digital economy through B2B software. They focus on partnering with and investing in early-stage infrastructure and SaaS companies, leveraging their experience as former founders and operators.
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. It provides a wide range of financial services to corporations, governments, and institutional and individual clients, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, underwriting, asset management, securities trading, and wealth management.
Westcap
Westcap Mgt. Ltd. is a prominent private equity and venture capital fund manager with over 25 years of experience and more than $1 billion in assets under management. The company specializes in investing and partnering with founders and management teams of high-growth companies, providing both capital and strategic guidance to foster growth.
What's next for HUMAN?
With the recent infusion of major strategic investment, HUMAN is poised to further enhance its capabilities in combating sophisticated cyber threats. This enterprise-level funding will likely fuel advancements in its proprietary defense technologies and expand its market reach. The company's focus on disrupting the economics of cybercrime suggests a strategic direction towards scaling its operations and developing new solutions to address emerging threats, reinforcing its position as a leader in internet integrity and digital abuse prevention.
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