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Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers

3 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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3 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Wearables

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India

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Indian startup Ultrahuman raised $70 million led by Qualcomm Ventures to develop a smart ring capable of running software on-device, targeting applications from AI interactions to gaming, with a valuation of $365 million.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Wearables.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Wearable device founders can now target device-native AI and gaming experiences as Qualcomm's backing opens access to powerful on-ring computing. Expect new customer demands for seamless, always-on smart rings that don't rely on phones.

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