What does Near Human do?

Near Human builds intelligent systems for micromobility and beyond. Our flagship product, Scootrr, is an AI-powered safety system for e-scooters and e-bikes that uses edge AI and computer vision to detect hazards in real time.

Where is Near Human based?

Near Human is based in Bristol, UK, within the city's thriving tech and robotics ecosystem.

What is Near Human's mission?

Our mission is to shape a new human era by redefining how we connect with the world — building intelligent systems that are safe, trustworthy, and designed around people.

Our Mission

To shape a new human era by redefining how we connect with the world.

Team

Faizan Mir

Founder & CEO

Faizan Mir

Founder & CEO

Sets the company's direction across product, partnerships, and engineering, drawing on a track record of building and shipping robotics, AI, and mobility systems from concept to deployment.

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Ali Ekbal

COO

Ali Ekbal

COO

Leads operations, scale-up, and delivery, bringing deep experience in global supply chains, manufacturing, SaaS rollouts, and the systems high-growth technology companies need to expand confidently.

Hatim Shaherawala

VP R&D

Hatim Shaherawala

VP R&D

Drives research and prototyping across AI and software, with experience spanning NLP, machine learning, rapid MVP development, and practical systems built for real-world use.

Amin Alhawary

AI Engineer

Amin Alhawary

AI Engineer

Builds embedded AI and computer vision tools, combining a strong computer science foundation with hands-on experience in edge deployment, perception systems and applied product work.

Cameron Setiadi

Legal Intern

Cameron Setiadi

Legal Intern

Supports legal and regulatory work through careful research, strong drafting, and commercial awareness shaped by Oxford law training and international internship experience.

Catherine Lau

Legal Intern

Catherine Lau

Legal Intern

Brings sharp legal research, drafting, and leadership experience, with Oxford law training and a background spanning internships, mentoring, and community-building roles.

Advisors

Mark Corderoy

Advisor

Mark Corderoy

Advisor

Guides product thinking and startup growth, drawing on decades of experience in engineering, technology commercialisation, incubation, and mentoring founders building new ventures.

Charlie Hamilton

Advisor

Charlie Hamilton

Advisor

Advises on transport strategy, operational scale-up, and complex change, combining senior leadership in public transport with deep experience in transactions and transformation.

Cees De Witte

Advisor

Cees De Witte

Advisor

Brings global leadership across mobility, consumer brands, and sports tech, with decades of experience scaling businesses, serving on boards, and advising growth-stage ventures.