Consumer technology company Nothing has announced the closure of its most recent community investment round, successfully raising more than $8 million. The round saw participation from over 5,000 new investors spanning more than 80 countries, bringing the company’s total community fanbase of investors to nearly 13,000.
Since the company’s inception, community members have collectively invested over $16 million. This latest funding round allowed participants to invest at a company valuation of $1.3 billion, a figure that reflects the brand’s rapid growth since its launch.
Strategic Context and Funding History
The community round follows a significant $200 million Series C funding package completed in September 2025. That institutional round was led by several high-profile venture capital firms, including Tiger Global, GV (Google Ventures)m Highland Europe, EQT and Qualcomm Ventures
Future Outlook: AI-Native Technology
Nothing has indicated that these funds will be utilized to transition its existing hardware infrastructure into a foundation for a new ecosystem. The company is currently developing AI-native operating systems and devices, with a projected launch window in 2026.
This move is part of the brand’s broader mission to introduce innovation into a smartphone industry it describes as “stagnant.”
Round Details
The investment opportunity was hosted on the crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Wefunder. Early access for the community opened on December 10, followed by public access on December 11.
According to the company, the high level of interest underscores the strength of its community-led model as it prepares for the next phase of consumer technology.
Regarding this, Carl Pei, CEO and Founder of Nothing, said:
From the very beginning, we set out to build a global tech company rooted in openness, creativity, and collaboration. This investment round wasn’t just about raising money, it was driven by our commitment to our community and bringing them on this journey with us. The new members this investment round has drawn in is testament to how deeply our fans believe in what we’re building, and the momentum behind Nothing right now. Together, we’re reaching new milestones and shaping the future of AI-native consumer tech.