Nudge

Nudge

Non-invasive neuromodulation headset via ultrasound

Overview

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Significant Headcount Growth

About Nudge

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Why Nudge is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2025

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What believers are saying

  • Nudge said in March 2026 it uses the device on people nearly daily.
  • Hiring stayed active in July 2026, with software, firmware, and research roles open.
  • The $100 million Series A funds aggressive testing, manufacturing, and regulatory preparation through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Nudge Zero is not portable, blocking consumer adoption and prolonging expensive clinical workflows.
  • FDA clearance for ultrasound brain stimulation remains unproven; one adverse event can freeze commercialization.
  • Neuralink, Kernel, and academic ultrasound labs can outspend Nudge before 2027.

What makes Nudge unique

  • Nudge Zero uses focused ultrasound to stimulate and image the brain with millimeter precision.
  • Nudge’s helmeted phased-array architecture runs in MRI, enabling whole-brain research-grade mapping.
  • Fred Ehrsam’s Nudge raised $100 million from Thrive Capital and Greenoaks in 2025.

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Funding

Total Funding

$100M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi
$100M
Nudge

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

18%
Equity Bulls
Aug 12th, 2025
FSN E-Commerce acquires 40% Nudge stake

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd has approved the acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in Nudge Wellness Pvt Ltd from Onesto Labs Pvt Ltd, as per the terms of a shareholders' agreement from April 2022. Onesto will no longer hold any stake in Nudge post-transaction. FSN's stock traded at ₹203.60 on BSE, with a high of ₹204.25 and a low of ₹200.25, and a net turnover of ₹9.53 million.

Dealroom.co
Jul 26th, 2025
Nudge company information, funding & investors

Nudge, non-invasive neuromodulation headset enhancing brain function through precise stimulation and imaging. Here you'll find information about their funding, investors and team.

Nudge
Jul 25th, 2025
Announcing Nudge's $100M Series A Fundraise

Nudge - Whole-brain interfaces for everyday life

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