Organisations
2680 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings. Page 19 of 45.
HBM Healthcare
Swiss listed healthcare investment company; participant in CellCentric's £170m Series D.
Swiss listed healthcare investment company; participant in CellCentric's £170m Series D.
HBO
HBO (Home Box Office) is a US premium cable and streaming network, debuting the USMNT documentary about the 2026 World Cup on 12 May.
HBO (Home Box Office) is a US premium cable and streaming network, debuting the USMNT documentary about the 2026 World Cup on 12 May.
HCLTech
Indian IT services giant facing existential threat from AI automation of its core business.
Indian IT services giant facing existential threat from AI automation of its core business.
Health Data Hub
French national platform aggregating health data from millions of citizens for research; currently hosted on Microsoft Azure, migrating to Scaleway under a €180m contract.
French national platform aggregating health data from millions of citizens for research; currently hosted on Microsoft Azure, migrating to Scaleway under a €180m contract.
Hebei Xinhai
Hebei petrochemical firm, the only non-Shandong company in China's May 2026 Blocking Rules order.
Hebei petrochemical firm, the only non-Shandong company in China's May 2026 Blocking Rules order.
Hede Capital Partners
Swedish private-equity firm, founded 2024, taking active co-ownership stakes in aerospace, defence and risk-analysis companies.
Swedish private-equity firm, founded 2024, taking active co-ownership stakes in aerospace, defence and risk-analysis companies.
Heidelberg Materials
German multinational building-materials company (formerly HeidelbergCement); paying Gigaton customer.
German multinational building-materials company (formerly HeidelbergCement); paying Gigaton customer.Helen Suzman Foundation
The Helen Suzman Foundation is a South African human-rights organisation that has been litigating DHA processing delays before the Constitutional Court alongside the Scalabrini Centre.
The Helen Suzman Foundation is a South African human-rights organisation that has been litigating DHA processing delays before the Constitutional Court alongside the Scalabrini Centre.
Hellas Verona
Italian Serie A club; site of Pulisic's last goal before his 100-day World Cup drought.
Italian Serie A club; site of Pulisic's last goal before his 100-day World Cup drought.
HELP CommitteeThe US Senate standing committee responsible for healthcare, education, labour relations, and pensions policy.
The US Senate standing committee responsible for healthcare, education, labour relations, and pensions policy.
HelsingGerman defence-AI company; HX-2 strike drone, $18bn valuation, European sovereignty prime.
German defence-AI company; HX-2 strike drone, $18bn valuation, European sovereignty prime.
Hengaw
Norway-based Kurdish human rights organisation; the principal independent casualty monitor for Iran's 2026 conflict.
Norway-based Kurdish human rights organisation; the principal independent casualty monitor for Iran's 2026 conflict.
Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co. LtdChina's second-largest independent refinery; OFAC-designated and simultaneously Blocking Rules-protected.
China's second-largest independent refinery; OFAC-designated and simultaneously Blocking Rules-protected.
Hengli Petroleum Singapore
Singapore trading arm of Hengli Petrochemical; laying off staff ahead of 24 May OFAC deadline.
Singapore trading arm of Hengli Petrochemical; laying off staff ahead of 24 May OFAC deadline.
HenkelGerman chemicals and consumer-goods manufacturer.
German chemicals and consumer-goods manufacturer.
Heritage FoundationUS conservative think tank; Project 2025 author; primary intellectual framework for Trump administration domestic and foreign policy.
US conservative think tank; Project 2025 author; primary intellectual framework for Trump administration domestic and foreign policy.
HetznerGerman cloud provider and sovereign alternative to US hyperscalers, known for competitive pricing.
German cloud provider and sovereign alternative to US hyperscalers, known for competitive pricing.
HHSUS cabinet health department; expanded Ebola entry ban to green-card holders on 8 June 2026 with no permanent CDC Director.
US cabinet health department; expanded Ebola entry ban to green-card holders on 8 June 2026 with no permanent CDC Director.
Hico VenturesVenture capital firm named as a backer in Kraken Technology Group's 2026 Series B round.
High Court of Justice of Madrid
Madrid's highest regional court handling Airbnb's appeal against Spain's €64m STR fine.
Madrid's highest regional court handling Airbnb's appeal against Spain's €64m STR fine.
Higher Sports CouncilThe Spanish government's sports authority, known as CSD.
The Spanish government's sports authority, known as CSD.
Highland EuropeGeneva-based growth equity firm; ~$1bn AUM; backs late-stage European technology companies.
Geneva-based growth equity firm; ~$1bn AUM; backs late-stage European technology companies.
High-Level CommitteeA senior-official political oversight body established by the Qatar-Pakistan Geneva communique on 22 June 2026 to supervise the US-Iran technical sub-groups negotiating the nuclear file, sanctions and dispute resolution.
A senior-official political oversight body established by the Qatar-Pakistan Geneva communique on 22 June 2026 to supervise the US-Iran technical sub-groups negotiating the nuclear file, sanctions and dispute resolution.
HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries; the largest US naval shipbuilder, also producing REMUS and ROMULUS uncrewed underwater vehicles.
Huntington Ingalls Industries; the largest US naval shipbuilder, also producing REMUS and ROMULUS uncrewed underwater vehicles.
Hill Dickinson
UK maritime law firm; flagged REMIT 2.0 simultaneity paradox and sanctions interpretive gaps.
UK maritime law firm; flagged REMIT 2.0 simultaneity paradox and sanctions interpretive gaps.
Hilleman LaboratoriesSingapore-based vaccine developer, a joint venture of Merck and Wellcome Trust.
Singapore-based vaccine developer, a joint venture of Merck and Wellcome Trust.
Hindustan PetroleumIndian state oil refiner with Gulf crude dependency; one of three state refiners caught in OFAC/IRGC bind.
Indian state oil refiner with Gulf crude dependency; one of three state refiners caught in OFAC/IRGC bind.Hitachi EnergyGrid technology company; competes with Prolec/GE Vernova in the transformer supply crunch.
Grid technology company; competes with Prolec/GE Vernova in the transformer supply crunch.Hitex Insulation Ningbo Co LtdZhejiang thermal insulation supplier; sanctioned 8 May 2026 for links to Iranian defence-electronics firm.
HivemindShield AI's autonomous flight software; operates without GPS, comms links, or human pilots
HMRCUK tax authority; collects ~£800bn annually; administers VCT, EIS, and SEIS startup investment reliefs.
UK tax authority; collects ~£800bn annually; administers VCT, EIS, and SEIS startup investment reliefs.
HM TreasuryUK finance ministry; April 2026 VCT/EMI/EIS reforms and co-anchor of the AI and Future of Work Unit.
UK finance ministry; April 2026 VCT/EMI/EIS reforms and co-anchor of the AI and Future of Work Unit.
Hogan LovellsGlobal law firm with one of Europe's largest EU regulatory practices; advises on Brussels digital law.
Global law firm with one of Europe's largest EU regulatory practices; advises on Brussels digital law.
HolcimSwiss multinational building-materials company; world's largest cement producer; paying Gigaton customer.
Swiss multinational building-materials company; world's largest cement producer; paying Gigaton customer.
Holland & KnightLarge US law firm covering real estate, land use and international trade sanctions.
Large US law firm covering real estate, land use and international trade sanctions.
Hollywood ReporterUS entertainment trade publication (est. 1930, Penske Media); covering SAG-AFTRA AI royalty negotiations in 2026.
US entertainment trade publication (est. 1930, Penske Media); covering SAG-AFTRA AI royalty negotiations in 2026.
Holy See
Vatican sovereign entity; historic Cuba mediator and 2026 Church-aid distribution channel.
Vatican sovereign entity; historic Cuba mediator and 2026 Church-aid distribution channel.
Home OfficeUK government department overseeing immigration, policing and national security.
UK government department overseeing immigration, policing and national security.
Honeywell AerospaceLegacy avionics supplier that licensed Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy stack via MOU.
Legacy avionics supplier that licensed Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy stack via MOU.
Hong Kong Blue Ocean Limited
Hong Kong-registered shell company designated by OFAC on 11 May 2026 for facilitating IRGC oil logistics.
Hong Kong-registered shell company designated by OFAC on 11 May 2026 for facilitating IRGC oil logistics.Hong Kong Hesin Industry Co LimitedHong Kong shell registered December 2025; designated 8 May 2026 as CITC procurement network node.
HOPE not hateUK anti-fascist organisation monitoring far-right movements and political extremism.
UK anti-fascist organisation monitoring far-right movements and political extremism.
Horizon MediaThe largest independent advertising agency in the United States, managing over $8.5bn in annual media spend for major brands.
The largest independent advertising agency in the United States, managing over $8.5bn in annual media spend for major brands.
HormuzSafe Marine Services Authority
Iranian maritime authority selling mandatory Hormuz transit insurance; accepts Bitcoin, linked to financier Babak Zanjani.
Iranian maritime authority selling mandatory Hormuz transit insurance; accepts Bitcoin, linked to financier Babak Zanjani.
House Armed Services CommitteeUS House defence committee; received Hegseth's 'Secretary of War'-signed FY27 posture statement on 29 April 2026.
House Budget CommitteeUS House committee that drafts the chamber's budget resolution; cleared FY2027 reconciliation 16 July.
House Majority PACDemocratic super PAC targeting House seats; holds $139M combined with Senate Majority PAC vs Republicans' $257M.
Democratic super PAC targeting House seats; holds $139M combined with Senate Majority PAC vs Republicans' $257M.
House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology CommitteeUK House of Commons select committee scrutinising science, innovation and technology policy.
UK House of Commons select committee scrutinising science, innovation and technology policy.
House of LordsUK Parliament's unelected upper chamber; scrutinises, revises, and can delay but not permanently block legislation.
UK Parliament's unelected upper chamber; scrutinises, revises, and can delay but not permanently block legislation.
House of Lords Science and Technology CommitteeUK parliamentary committee scrutinising science and technology policy.
UK parliamentary committee scrutinising science and technology policy.
House of Shipping Investment FZCO
Dubai free-zone shipping company OFAC-designated 15 April 2026 for Iranian oil network.
Dubai free-zone shipping company OFAC-designated 15 April 2026 for Iranian oil network.
House of Shipping Private LimitedChennai-based shipping firm OFAC-designated 15 April 2026 for Iranian oil network involvement.
Chennai-based shipping firm OFAC-designated 15 April 2026 for Iranian oil network involvement.
House Science CommitteeUS House committee overseeing NASA, science, and space policy; currently opposing deep budget cuts.
HP IncPC and printer maker cutting up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as AI reshapes its cost structure.
PC and printer maker cutting up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as AI reshapes its cost structure.
HSBCBritish multinational bank; one of the world's largest by total assets.
British multinational bank; one of the world's largest by total assets.
HSBC Innovation BankingHSBC's UK innovation banking franchise, formerly SVB UK; co-publishes UK VC market data with Dealroom.
HSBC's UK innovation banking franchise, formerly SVB UK; co-publishes UK VC market data with Dealroom.
HuaweiChinese multinational technology conglomerate producing AI chips, smartphones and telecommunications infrastructure.
Chinese multinational technology conglomerate producing AI chips, smartphones and telecommunications infrastructure.
HuffPost UKUK edition of HuffPost, covering politics, news, and lifestyle.
UK edition of HuffPost, covering politics, news, and lifestyle.
Hugging FaceWorld's leading open-source ML platform; default hub for AI model distribution and research.
World's leading open-source ML platform; default hub for AI model distribution and research.
Hui Chuan
Honduran-flagged floating armoury vessel seized by IRGC forces off Fujairah, 14 May 2026.
Honduran-flagged floating armoury vessel seized by IRGC forces off Fujairah, 14 May 2026.