# Nirva raises $33M for a pendant designed to listen only to its wearer

Nirva has raised $33 million to develop a wearable pendant that it says listens only to its user. The funding shows investor interest in personal AI devices that emphasize privacy-focused audio capture. The startup’s approach may matter as wearables face scrutiny over always-on microphones and data handling.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/nirva-raises-33m-for-a-pendant-that-only-listens-to-you/) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:26:52 +0000