Ambient AI Startup Nirva Raises $33M for Wearable Pendant

Nirva has secured a $33 million total investment to launch an ambient AI pendant designed to record only the wearer. The device, which functions as a piece of jewelry, uses voice-model onboarding to filter out surrounding conversations, focusing exclusively on the user’s own speech.

Founded by former Meta Reality Labs employees, the company aims to provide personal insights rather than productivity tracking. The $249 wearable, which can be worn as a bracelet, does not store audio data or transcripts after processing. Nirva plans to ship the devices by the end of the year, intending to help users improve self-awareness and self-understanding.

Editor's note: Highly accurate summary of the funding and device functionality. Minor detail: The source states the company was founded in 2025, while the brief omits the founding year.