Sandbar
About Sandbar
Sandbar is a Hardware startup based in New York, United States that has raised $36M in venture capital across 3 funding rounds since 2023. The company reached Series A stage in Early 2024 with a $3M round led by Upfront Ventures / Betaworks. Sandbar's investor base includes 5 institutional funds, with Adjacent leading the most recent equity round.
Sandbar is an AI wearables company building voice-first interfaces for everyday use. Its flagship product, Stream, is a smart ring with a touchpad-activated microphone that lets users capture notes, query an AI assistant, and control media without unlocking a device — positioned as 'a mouse for voice' with no always-on listening and full user data control. The company was founded by veterans of CTRL-Labs (acquired by Meta), Magic Leap, and Google, and has shipped its first pre-order batch at a $249–$299 price point.
Sandbar Funding Rounds Timeline
3 rounds · $36M raised · since 2023
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | Early 2024 | $3M | — | Upfront Ventures / Betaworks | — |
| Seed | November 2025 | $10M | — | True Ventures | Upfront Ventures, Betaworks |
| Series A | March 2026 | $23M | — | Adjacent / Kindred Ventures | True Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Betaworks |
Investors in Sandbar
5 institutional investors across 3 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
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Questions about Sandbar
How much has Sandbar raised?
Sandbar has raised $36M across 3 funding rounds since 2023.
Who are the investors of Sandbar?
Sandbar's investors include Adjacent, Kindred Ventures, True Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Betaworks.
When was Sandbar's last funding round?
Sandbar's most recent round was a $3M Pre-Seed in Early 2024, led by Upfront Ventures / Betaworks.
Where is Sandbar headquartered?
Sandbar is headquartered in New York, United States, and was founded in 2023 by Mina Fahmi, Kirak Hong.