Wispr, the pioneering neural interface startup, has closed a massive $280 million Series B funding round led by top venture firms, catapulting its valuation to $2 billion. The company, which gained initial acclaim for its micro-EMG silent speech dictation technology, is expanding its hardware vision toward ambient AI interactions.
Unlike traditional voice assistants that require spoken commands, Wispr's non-invasive biosensors read subtle neuromuscular signals from the vocal tract, enabling sub-vocal typing without uttering a single audible word.
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The new capital will fund mass manufacturing of Wispr's next-generation smart band and developer SDKs, enabling seamless integration with enterprise productivity suites and wearable AR displays.