By Humankind
New York, US · Founded 2017 · 8 known investors
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Founders & leadership
By Humankind was founded in 2017 by Brian Bushell.
Investors · 8
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2018–2021
- Undisclosed amountseed fundingFeb 2019
Lerer Hippeau (lead), BoxGroup, Great Oaks, Red Sea Ventures, SV Angel
Source ↗
▶$1.6MraisedJan 2021 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Brian BushellExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedAug 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Brian BushellExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$800KraisedAug 2018 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Brian BushellExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $800K
- Amount sold
- $800K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $50K
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
▸Research sources · 3
primary sources listed
- HP acquiring parts of AI Pin startup Humane for $116 million—but shuttering AI Pin device | Fortunefortune.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded By Humankind?
- By Humankind was founded by Brian Bushell in 2017.
- Who are By Humankind's investors?
- By Humankind's investors include Four Acres Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Miroma Ventures, Supernode Ventures, BoxGroup, Lerer Hippeau, Red Sea Ventures, SV Angel.
- How much funding has By Humankind raised?
- By Humankind has disclosed $4M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is By Humankind headquartered?
- By Humankind is headquartered in New York, US.





