Ex-Meta Founders Launch Privacy-First AI Pendant Nirva with $25M Raise
Ex-Meta engineers have started a new company called Nirva that makes a small AI device worn like jewelry.
The startup just closed a fresh round of funding worth 25 million dollars.
Why this funding round stands out in the wearable market
Founders Wei Lyu and Jason Chen left Meta Reality Labs to build the device with fashion expert Hanying Hu.
The pendant weighs about eight grams and lasts up to three days on one charge.
It listens only to the person wearing it and turns speech into personal mood insights in a phone app.
Early backers include Lightspeed and South Park Commons, bringing total money raised to 33 million dollars.
Longer term effects on founders and daily wellness habits
In the next 12 months the company plans to open orders in November and ship units by year end at a price of 249 dollars.
This approach could reduce reliance on always-on phone assistants by moving simple emotional tracking to a discreet accessory.
Founders in health and productivity spaces may gain new tools for self-awareness without extra screen time.
Over time such devices might shift industry focus from big tech glasses to everyday jewelry that blends into outfits.
Users who value privacy stand to benefit most while general recording apps could face more competition.
