Nirva raises $33 million for ambient AI pendant set to ship by year-end

Nirva Labs has raised $33 million for an AI device you wear around your neck. The company says its $249 pendant will start shipping before the end of 2026. The round was announced on October 22, 2026, only a few months after an $8 million seed raise in July. For a company founded in 2025, that is a brisk pace. What the pendant actually does Think of it as a diary that writes itself. Nirva’s device listens through voice input and reads a set of onboard sensors. It then builds a running personal journal from that data. That journal feeds into several features. These include emotional insights, mood tracking and analysis of the wearer’s relationships. The hardware list is short but specific. The pendant has dual microphones, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and ALS/UV sensors. The IMU is a motion sensor that tracks movement and orientation. ALS stands for ambient light sensing, and the UV sensor measures ultraviolet exposure. The device carries an IP67 rating, a standard grade for dust and water resistance. Nirva has kept the device small. It weighs approximately 7.5 to 10 grams and is made from hypoallergenic titanium. Owners can wear it as a pendant, a necklace or a bracelet. Pric...