Nearhuman raises $0.5M pre seed
Announced 6 October 2026
◆ The Round
Nearhuman raised $0.5M in pre seed funding, announced on 6 October 2026, led by SFC Capital. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Nearhuman
Bristol-based physical AI startup developing on-device safety technology for shared e-scooter and e-bike fleets using computer vision and integrated hardware. Nearhuman is based in United Kingdom and currently at pre seed stage, operating in Robotics, AI & ML.
◆ Investors
LeadSFC Capital
◆ Investing funds on Raise
◆ Market context
SFC Capital is 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 Nearhuman'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 Nearhuman raise?
Nearhuman raised $0.5M in its pre-seed round, announced 2026-10-06.
Who invested in Nearhuman's pre-seed round?
The round was led by SFC Capital.
What does Nearhuman do?
Bristol-based physical AI startup developing on-device safety technology for shared e-scooter and e-bike fleets using computer vision and integrated hardware.
Verified 6 October 2026 · Sources: public filings