Nearhuman
Bristol, United Kingdom
◆ Total Raised
$0.5M
◆ Stage
pre-seed
◆ Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
◆ Founded
2024
◆ Team size
1-10
◆ Links
◆ 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.
◆ What sets it apart
Nearhuman combines retrofit-friendly integrated hardware with on-device computer vision, enabling real-time micromobility safety detection without continuous cloud connectivity or exporting sensitive video.[2][5]
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerShared micromobility operators, city authorities, vehicle OEMs, research institutions, universities, and mobility technology companies
◆ Notable
- Raised £350,000 in pre-seed funding led by SFC Capital.[3]
- Developed and began testing a live Bristol pilot of its retrofit AI camera system.[3]
- Built Scootrr to run on-device at 30 frames per second using approximately 2 watts of power.[5]
- Finalist for Innovative StartUp of the Year at the UK StartUp Awards 2026.[10]
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- SFC Capitalpre-seed
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
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.
Where is Nearhuman based?
Nearhuman is based in Bristol, United Kingdom, founded in 2024.
How much has Nearhuman raised?
Nearhuman has raised $0.5M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.
Who has invested in Nearhuman?
Investors in Nearhuman include SFC Capital.