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Oct 10, 2026
Sabi Raises $50 Million Seed Round Led By Khosla Ventures To Put A Brain-AI Interface Inside A Baseball Cap
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Sabi, a San Francisco startup, secured a $50 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Accel, Initialized Capital, DST Global, Collaborative Fund, Ascend, and former OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil. The company is developing a non‑invasive brain‑AI interface that fits inside a standard baseball cap. Sensors embedded in the cap read neural signals through hair without gel, surgery, or scalp contact, translating imagined speech and intent into AI commands. Sabi’s custom EEG chip is highly power‑efficient, enabling discreet, encrypted data processing and wireless connectivity to phones or computers. The firm plans to demo early versions at CES 2027.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By turning everyday headwear into a neural input device, Sabi could democratize brain‑computer interaction, bypassing the need for invasive implants and expanding AI accessibility beyond clinical settings.
