Sandbar
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: New York, NY · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Sandbar: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
see investors →
Headquarters
New York, NY
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Sandbar is a New York City-based AI hardware startup building Stream, a wearable AI Smart ring for voice-based conversational interaction. Founded by CEO Mina Fahmi and co-founder Kirak Hong, the company has raised USD 36-41M across three rounds. Stream records softly spoken thoughts and uses AI for self-augmentation, with the first batch sold out and second batch shipping summer 2026.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Sandbar.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Sandbar?
Sandbar is a New York City-based AI hardware startup building Stream, a wearable AI Smart ring for voice-based conversational interaction. Founded by CEO Mina Fahmi and co-founder Kirak Hong, the company has raised USD 36-41M across three rounds. Stream records softly spoken thoughts and uses AI for self-augmentation, with the first batch sold out and second batch shipping summer 2026.
What does Sandbar make?
Sandbar has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Stream (Sandbar builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Sandbar publicly traded?
No. Sandbar is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Sandbar?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Sandbar building in the same form factors include Earendil Robotics, Bee, Plaud AI, Xiaomi.
Who is the CEO of Sandbar?
Mina Fahmi is the ceo of Sandbar, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Sandbar?
Sandbar is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Sandbar headquartered?
Sandbar is headquartered in New York, NY, USA.
Who owns Sandbar?
Sandbar is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Sandbar operate robots?
Sandbar operates 1 verified deployment, including at Global.
How many robots has Sandbar deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Sandbar deployment on record at sites including Global. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Sandbar a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Sandbar ranks in roughly the top 49% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Sandbar founded?
Sandbar was founded in 2024.
Is Sandbar safe?
Sandbar has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.