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Hemispheric raises $52M in early-stage funding to launch Descartes, the first Frontier NeuroAI model for decoding the human brain.

PRIVATEJul 15, 2026

Amount Raised

$52 Million

Round Type

Venture

Tel AvivBiotechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Howard MorganHanaco VenturesArkin CapitalOneMind/Awareness CapitalL CattertonScott BelskyYasmin LukatzNaomi AzrieliProtocol Labs

Description

Hemispheric, a NeuroAI company, has emerged from stealth with $52 million in early-stage funding. The funding was led by notable investors including Hanaco Ventures and OneMind/Awareness Capital. This capital will support the development of their innovative platform. The company aims to enhance understanding of the human brain through advanced technology.

Quick answer

Hemispheric raised $52 Million in a funding round, dated July 15, 2026. Investors: Howard Morgan, Hanaco Ventures, Arkin Capital, OneMind/Awareness Capital, L Catterton, Scott Belsky, Yasmin Lukatz and Naomi Azrieli. Hemispheric is based in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel.

How much did Hemispheric raise?
Hemispheric raised $52 Million in a funding round on July 15, 2026.
Who invested in Hemispheric?
Howard Morgan, Hanaco Ventures, Arkin Capital, OneMind/Awareness Capital, L Catterton, Scott Belsky, Yasmin Lukatz and Naomi Azrieli are named as investors in this round.
What does Hemispheric do?
Hemispheric is a NeuroAI company that is developing a foundational platform aimed at measuring and understanding the human brain.
Where is Hemispheric based and how big is it?
Hemispheric is based in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel. Fundz records about 53 employees.

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  • Wonik Robotics raised $265M on August 28, 2026.
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  • Outer Bio raised $23M on August 26, 2026.
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Company Information

Company

Hemispheric

Location

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel

About

Hemispheric is a NeuroAI company that is developing a foundational platform aimed at measuring and understanding the human brain. The company emerged from stealth with a significant funding round to launch its first Frontier NeuroAI model, Descartes, designed for decoding brain activity. Founded by computational neuroscientist Hagai Lalazar, PhD, Hemispheric is positioned at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

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