H Company

Paris, France Artificial Intelligence Private

H Company (formerly Holistic) is a Paris-based artificial intelligence startup developing 'action-oriented' agentic AI foundation models and autonomous agents designed to interact with software user interfaces (web, desktop, enterprise applications) to automate complex multi-step workflows for enterprise and consumer use cases. The company was founded in 2023 by Charles Kantor and a team including ex-Google DeepMind researchers Laurent Sifre, Karl Tuyls, Daan Wierstra and Julien Perolat. In May 2024 H raised a $220M seed round, then one of Europe's largest AI seed rounds, from backers including Accel, Eric Schmidt, Xavier Niel, Yuri Milner, Bernard Arnault (Aglae Ventures), Amazon, Samsung, UiPath, Bpifrance, Creandum, Elaia, Eurazeo, FirstMark Capital and Visionaries Club. Three DeepMind co-founders departed in August 2024 citing operational differences, and in June 2025 former Palantir France chief Gautier Cloix replaced Charles Kantor as CEO, with Kantor remaining a shareholder and Laurent Sifre staying on as CTO. The company has since released products including Holo (computer-use agent models) and Runner H, and operates offices in Paris, London and New York.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2023

Employees

51–200

Total Funding

$220M

1 rounds

Funding

Total raised $220M across 1 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 06-25-2026

Latest Round

Type

Venture (Series Unknown)

Date

March 18, 2024

Amount

$24M

Valuation

Lead Investors

Not disclosed

Leadership

  • Gautier Cloix

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Laurent Sifre

    Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

  • Charles Kantor

    Co-Founder

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Adept AI

    US-based AI startup developing action-oriented foundation models and agents that operate software interfaces; a direct peer building computer-use AI agents.

  • Anthropic

    US foundation model lab whose Claude models include computer-use capabilities that compete directly with H's agentic AI offerings.

  • Mistral AI

    Paris-based foundation model startup and the highest-profile French AI competitor, increasingly moving into agent and enterprise offerings.

  • OpenAI

    Maker of GPT models and Operator/agent products that compete for enterprise agentic AI workloads.

  • Cohere

    Enterprise-focused foundation model company building LLMs and agents for business automation.

  • UiPath

    Public RPA/automation vendor (also a strategic investor in H) whose enterprise automation platform overlaps with H's agentic workflow automation.

H Company Investment FAQ

Public status and buying access

No. H Company is a private company and does not have a public stock ticker or trade on a public stock exchange. Its shares are generally held by founders, employees, investors, and other private shareholders. Buyers and sellers may be able to transact in H Company shares through private secondary transactions, but any transaction depends on share availability, buyer and seller agreement, transfer restrictions, company approval rights, and any applicable right of first refusal. There is no guarantee that H Company will complete an IPO or other liquidity event.

Yes, it is sometimes possible to buy H Company shares pre-IPO through private secondary transactions. This depends on finding a willing seller, company approval, and satisfying any transfer restrictions or rights of first refusal.

Buyers interested in buying H Company shares on the secondary market typically do so through SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, subject to eligibility requirements, share availability, transfer restrictions, and issuer approval. Buyers may need to satisfy sophistication, accreditation, institutional, platform, regulatory, or other eligibility requirements before participating. Once eligible, buyers may be able to view listings, make bids, and work with a licensed broker through the transaction process. Buyers should ensure they have appropriate legal and financial advisors guiding them before completing any transaction.

Valuation and funding

H Company's latest disclosed funding round was a Venture (Series Unknown) round in March 18, 2024. The round raised approximately $24M. Primary funding rounds are different from secondary transactions: in a primary round, capital goes to the company, while in a secondary transaction, investors buy existing shares from current shareholders. Funding-round data reflects publicly reported or collected information and may be incomplete.

H Company has raised approximately $220M in disclosed funding across 1 round. These figures reflect primary capital raised by the company and do not include every possible secondary transaction, undisclosed round, debt facility, or private transfer. Reported funding totals can change as new rounds are announced or older round details are corrected. Eligible users can use SetterVC to track H Company's funding history alongside private-market activity where available.

Market context

H Company's most-cited competitors include Adept AI, Anthropic, Mistral AI, OpenAI, Cohere and UiPath. Investors often compare these companies by sector, product focus, valuation, funding raised, growth signals, investor base, and private-market activity.

Secondary-market demand for H Company shares can be affected by company performance, revenue growth, profitability, funding history, valuation, investor interest, sector momentum, public-market conditions, expected timing of a liquidity event, and the availability of shares for sale. Demand can also be affected by transfer restrictions, company approval rights, right of first refusal processes, limited information, and the price expectations of buyers and sellers. Strong demand does not guarantee strong pricing, liquidity, or investment returns. Weak demand does not necessarily reflect the company's long-term prospects. Demand signals should not be treated as a recommendation or prediction of investment performance. Buyers and sellers should treat demand signals as informational and conduct their own diligence before transacting.

Selling and transaction mechanics

Sellers often rely on intermediaries and platforms, such as SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, to identify potential buyers. The exact process varies by company and transaction, but sellers often begin by confirming their ownership, desired price, transferability, and any company approval or notice requirements. If the seller agrees with a buyer on acceptable price and terms, the company may need to be notified through a share transfer notice or similar process. If a right of first refusal, company approval right, or other transfer restriction applies, the seller may need to wait until that process is completed. The parties may then execute a purchase and sale agreement, complete required transfer documentation, and close if all required conditions are satisfied. Sellers should always seek proper legal and financial advice before completing the transaction.

Yes, current and former H Company employees, early investors, and other existing shareholders may be able to sell vested shares before an IPO through a private secondary sale. This is not automatic; it depends on whether the shareholder has transferable shares, whether there is buyer demand, and whether the company's governing documents permit the transfer. Many companies require prior notice, company approval, or a right of first refusal before shares can be sold. Sellers should also seek proper legal and financial advice before proceeding.

A H Company secondary transaction usually involves an existing shareholder selling shares to a buyer before a public listing. The buyer and seller typically agree on price, number of shares, share class, and closing conditions. The seller may then need to notify H Company through a share transfer notice or similar process. If H Company or existing investors have approval rights, transfer restrictions, or a right of first refusal, those steps may need to be completed before the transfer can close. The parties typically enter into a purchase and sale agreement, complete any required transfer documentation, and close only if the necessary conditions are satisfied. Timing and certainty can vary by company and transaction.

In most private secondary transactions, parties commonly use a purchase and sale agreement that outlines price, terms, and conditions. They may also use share transfer documentation, often a stock transfer notice, share transfer notice, transfer instruction, or similar document, along with any required company approval or right of first refusal materials. Proof of ownership, such as a cap table entry, share certificate, brokerage statement, issuer confirmation, or administrator confirmation, may also be important. Buyers often request recent company financials, but private companies may limit disclosure. Since every deal varies, buyers and sellers should consult legal and financial advisors to understand which documents are needed.

Risk, diligence, and investor caution

Buying H Company shares pre-IPO is risky. Shares are illiquid, no IPO or liquidity event is guaranteed, valuations can change, transfers may require company approval, and private companies may provide limited financial disclosure. Be prepared for total loss. SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide due diligence, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, or investment advice. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, verify information, and seek independent legal and investment advice before proceeding.

Private secondary shares are typically illiquid. Unlike public stocks, there is no active public market, so selling them can be difficult and time-consuming. Sales depend on finding a willing buyer and often require company approval. Investors should be prepared to hold the shares for an extended period, with no guarantee of a future sale. Always assess your need for liquidity before investing.

SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide due diligence, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, or investment advice. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, including verifying ownership, transferability, legal structure, company approval, and assessing the company's prospects. SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide advice on whether an investment is good, what price to pay, or what the best bid or ask is. SetterVC and Setter Capital may share documents in some circumstances, but it does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. Due diligence is essential. Seek legal and investment advice as needed.

Before buying H Company shares, a buyer should try to review the share class, price per share, implied valuation, transfer restrictions, ROFR process, company approval rights, seller ownership evidence, recent financing or tender-offer information, available financial information, information rights, resale restrictions, tax considerations, and expected liquidity paths. Not all information may be available for a private company. Buyers should confirm available diligence, process details, and information needs with their own legal, tax, and investment advisers.

SPVs carry risks. Examples include the need to confirm the company allows SPV-based transfers, verify that the SPV truly owns the shares or interests it claims to own, and ensure it has not sold more interests than it holds. Due diligence is essential. Seek legal and investment advice as needed.

Forward contracts carry risks. Examples include the seller refusing to transfer the shares at the future date, even if the seller owns them, the seller going bankrupt with creditors claiming the shares, or the seller committing the same shares to multiple parties. Due diligence is essential. Seek legal and investment advice as needed.

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