Sandbar Raises $23M to Launch an AI Ring That Takes Notes
Sandbar scored a $23M Series A for Stream, a smart ring that transcribes audio notes using AI.
Sandbar just locked down $23M in Series A funding to bring its AI-powered smart ring to market. Total funding now sits at $36M.
The product is called Stream — a ring that transcribes audio notes on the fly, starting at $249. Think wearable meets AI secretary, wrapped around your finger.
CEO Mina Fahmi is betting that people want note-taking hardware that doesn't require pulling out a phone or laptop. The ring captures audio and uses AI to turn it into usable text.
It's a bold play in the increasingly crowded AI wearables space, where devices like the Humane Pin and Rabbit R1 have struggled to find traction. Sandbar's approach is more focused — one core function, minimal form factor.
Whether a $249+ ring can carve out a real market remains the big question. The cash runway is there. Now it's about execution.