The London based fashion search platform raised the capital from angel investors connected to Boardwave, Founders Capital, and the WITSEND community.
"The challenge consumers face today is that search engines will always prioritise their business models of paid for advertising, rather than delivering relevant results."
— Angela Vinci, Co-founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer
The Series D round was backed by strategic investors including AstraZeneca, HAT SGR, Hitachi Ventures, and Leaps by Bayer.
"We have known Huma for several years and we’ve been impressed by their remarkable progress. We have seen this first-hand. They have demonstrated strong growth and excellent metrics. With their next-generation AI capabilities and Huma Cloud platform, Huma can partner with pharma companies to deliver efficient digital health solutions to patients focused on predictive and proactive care."
— Juergen Eckhardt, EVP, Head of Leaps by Bayer and Pharmaceuticals Business, Development & Licensing
The Series A round was co-led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures to fund expansion into Southeast Asia.
"We invest in game-changing innovators and as the digital asset space continues to mature, Haruko is leading the way in ensuring institutions are equipped to embrace these new opportunities. We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Haruko and its experienced founders as they embark on the next phase of their strategic growth journey."
British Design Fund backed the Imperial College London spinout to support technology deployment and market growth.
"Palm trees provide a source of income for millions of farmers globally, significantly contributing to rural development by creating employment opportunities and improving infrastructure in remote areas. With our technology, we aim to help farmers generate the most sustainable yield from their plantations. This funding from British Design Fund will support deployment of our technology and growth in key markets."