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Humand

YC W22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · Incorporated in Cayman Islands · 270 employees · 11 known investors

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Humand AI is an internal communications and human resources platform that automates manual processes, answers employee questions instantly, and provides real-time data for organizational decision-making. The platform serves frontline, plant, and retail employees across industries by centralizing internal communications, HR processes, training, and culture management via mobile app.

Also known as Humand Holdings Limited

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceGenerative AIB2BProductivityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Humand was founded in 2020 by Nicolas Benenzon and Geronimo Maspero.

NBNicolas Benenzon
Nicolas BenenzonCEO & Co-founderNicolas Benenzon is CEO and co-founder of Humand, a platform for building digital communities within organizations.
GMGeronimo Maspero
Geronimo MasperoCo-founder & CTOGeronimo Maspero is CTO and co-founder of Humand, an internal communications and HR platform that automates employee-facing processes and provides organizational insights through mobile applications.
DB
Diego BenenzonNamed on SEC filing

Board

HKHernan Kazah
Hernan KazahBoard directorCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Kaszek Ventures
EK
Eric KimBoard director

Investors · 11

Kaszek Ventureslisted by Kaszek VenturesMontevideo

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Myelin VClisted by Myelin VCMontevideo · $250K – $1M

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PID Fund I, a series of DV Collective, LPlisted by PID Fund I, a series of DV Collective, LP$100K – $3M

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Sur Ventureslisted by Sur Ventures$50K – $700K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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BBQ CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Davidovs Venture CollectivereportedSan Francisco · $100K – $3M

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Newtopia VCreportedBuenos Aires · $100K – $1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$77.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$77.5MraisedMar 2026 · 87 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hernan KazahDirector
  • Nicolas Gabriel BenenzonDirector
  • Geronimo MasperoDirector
  • Diego BenenzonDirector
  • Eric KimDirector
Offering amount
$77.5M
Amount sold
$77.5M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Humand do?
Humand AI is an internal communications and human resources platform that automates manual processes, answers employee questions instantly, and provides real-time data for organizational decision-making. The platform serves frontline, plant, and retail employees across industries by centralizing internal communications, HR processes, training, and culture management via mobile app.
Who founded Humand?
Humand was founded by Nicolas Benenzon, Geronimo Maspero in 2020.
Who are Humand's investors?
Humand's investors include Jazzya Investments, Kaszek Ventures, Myelin VC, PID Fund I, a series of DV Collective, LP, Pioneer, Sur Ventures, Y Combinator, BBQ Capital and 3 more.
How much funding has Humand raised?
Humand has disclosed $77.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Humand headquartered?
Humand is headquartered in San Francisco, US.