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Humanloop

AcquiredYC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 14 employees · 5 known investors

humanloop.com

Humanloop was a development platform for building and managing large language model applications, providing tools for evaluating and managing AI systems.

Also known as humanlupe

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSGenerative AIMachine LearningAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Humanloop was founded in 2020 by Raza Habib, Jordan Burgess, and Peter Hayes.

RHRaza Habib
Raza Habibin𝕏Cofounder and CEO2020–2025Raza Habib previously worked at MonolithAI and Google. He holds a PhD in machine learning from UCL and an MSc in physics from Cambridge University.
JBJordan Burgess
Jordan Burgessin𝕏Cofounder and Chief Product Officer2020–2025He studied machine learning and engineering at Cambridge and MIT.
PHPeter Hayes
Peter HayesinCofounder, Chief Technology Officer2020–2025He previously co-founded Certua and holds a PhD in machine learning from UCL and a BSc in mathematics from Trinity College.

Investors · 5

Competitors · 10

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Frequently asked questions

What does Humanloop do?
Humanloop was a development platform for building and managing large language model applications, providing tools for evaluating and managing AI systems.
Who founded Humanloop?
Humanloop was founded by Raza Habib, Jordan Burgess, Peter Hayes in 2020.
Who are Humanloop's investors?
Humanloop's investors include AlbionVC, Index Ventures, UCL Technology Fund, Y Combinator, LocalGlobe.
Where is Humanloop headquartered?
Humanloop is headquartered in San Francisco, US.