# Nirva raises $33M for a privacy‑focused AI pendant

> The startup will begin taking orders for its $249 wearable in November, promising it only records the wearer’s voice.

Oossa · 2026-10-22 · https://oossa.com/en/nirva-raises-33m-for-a-privacy-focused-ai-pendant

Nirva announced a $25 million pre‑Series A round, adding to an $8 million raise earlier this year for a total of $33 million. The company’s first product is an eight‑gram pendant that can also be worn as a bracelet. It listens only to the wearer’s speech, discarding audio after extracting tone and emotion data. Orders open in November and the company plans to ship the $249 device to early users by the end of 2026.

## The facts

- $33 million total funding (including $25 million pre‑Series A)
- $249 price; orders start November 2026

## Why it matters

Early adopters will get a fashion‑able AI assistant that respects by‑stander privacy while offering personal insight nudges.

## Sources & references

1. [Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/nirva-raises-33m-for-a-pendant-that-only-listens-to-you/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-22

Last updated: 2026-10-22