Observed Signal · Jul 16, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Huma Raises $80M Series D for Digital Health AI Platform
UK-based healthcare AI company Huma has raised $80 million in Series D funding, bringing its total funding to over $300 million. The company's modular platform powers virtual care, remote patient monitoring, and digital clinical trials, used by over 3,000 hospitals and clinics. It has screened over 35 million users. Alongside the funding, Huma launched its Huma Cloud Platform, a technology ecosystem designed to accelerate the development of digital health solutions. The platform is FDA Class II, EuMDR Class IIb, and Saudi FDA Class C certified. Investors include AstraZeneca, HAT SGR, Hitachi Ventures, and Leaps by Bayer. Huma has partnered with Google to develop AI models, including a '10x Nurse' feature to reduce administrative tasks. The new capital will help expand the platform and support startups and enterprises in launching digital health solutions.
Healthcare AI funding round with strategic investors and platform launch; limited direct impact on AdTech, but significant for AI innovation.
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- Huma raised $80 million in Series D funding, bringing total funding to over $300 million.
- Huma's platform is used by over 3,000 hospitals and clinics, with 35 million screened users and 4 million registered users.
- Huma launched the Huma Cloud Platform, a modular ecosystem for building digital health applications.
- The Huma Cloud Platform is FDA Class II, EuMDR Class IIb, and Saudi FDA Class C certified.
- Investors in the Series D include AstraZeneca, HAT SGR, Hitachi Ventures, and Leaps by Bayer.
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