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Hive

San Francisco, United Kingdom

seed$15M raisedRoboticsAI InfrastructureGenerative AI

Total Raised

$15M

Stage

seed

Location

San Francisco, United Kingdom

Founded

2013

Team size

201-500

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About Hive

Physical AI startup developing a proprietary foundational model and software layer to automate industrial machines across tunnelling, quarry, warehouse, production line and construction operations.

What sets it apart

Hive uniquely combines pre-trained deep learning models with a massive network of over 700,000 gig workers via its Hive Work app for data labeling, enabling consensus-validated training that improves model accuracy for content moderation and AI detection.

Sectors

RoboticsAI InfrastructureGenerative AIComputer Visioncontent moderationapi platform

Business

ModelSaaS

CustomerLarge enterprises and innovative organizations needing automated content intelligence, including media companies, retailers, advertisers, and financial institutions

Notable

  • Raised $85M Series D at $2B valuation in April 2021
  • Serves billions of customer API requests monthly
  • Clients include NBCUniversal, Walmart, Reddit, and Visa
  • Developed AI to detect deepfakes and AI-generated artwork

Backing funds on Raise

Funding rounds

seed$15M

7 Jul 2026

Led by SuperSeed

With Veriten, Skyfall, Nysnø

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FAQ

What does Hive do?

Physical AI startup developing a proprietary foundational model and software layer to automate industrial machines across tunnelling, quarry, warehouse, production line and construction operations.

Where is Hive based?

Hive is based in San Francisco, United Kingdom, founded in 2013.

How much has Hive raised?

Hive has raised $15M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Hive?

Investors in Hive include General Catalyst, 8VC, Glynn Capital, Tomales Bay Capital, Bain & Company and Visa Ventures.