Hone raises $60M seed
Announced 9 October 2026
◆ The Round
Hone raised $60M in seed funding, announced on 9 October 2026, led by Benchmark, Index Ventures. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Hone
Enterprise AI startup that builds autonomous agents and tools to increase sales and reduce costs through self-modifying engines. Hone is based in United States and currently at seed stage, operating in AI & ML.
◆ Investors
LeadBenchmark, Index Ventures
◆ Investing funds on Raise
◆ Market context
Benchmark Capital and Index Ventures are profiled on Raise, Fusion42's database of venture funds — where each investor's thesis, cheque size and other tracked backings can be followed. This funding event is a citable node in Fusion42's market graph: it links Hone's Scout profile to the funds behind the round and to related Wire analysis, and is refreshed from public announcements as the round is confirmed or extended. It is the same live market data Arthur reasons over when benchmarking a founder's own raise against what is closing in the market right now.
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◆ FAQ
How much did Hone raise?
Hone raised $60M in its seed round, announced 2026-10-09.
Who invested in Hone's seed round?
The round was led by Benchmark and Index Ventures.
What does Hone do?
Enterprise AI startup that builds autonomous agents and tools to increase sales and reduce costs through self-modifying engines.
Verified 9 October 2026 · Sources: public filings