China’s Gestala Bags $21.6M for Non-Invasive Brain Interface
Synopsis
Gestala has secured $21.6 million in angel funding to develop a non-invasive ultrasound brain-computer interface. The Chinese startup plans to expand research, hire staff and build a prototype system by 2026 as global investment in brain-computer interface technology continues to grow.
Gestala has secured $21.6 million in angel funding to develop a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound technology. The Chinese startup plans to expand research, grow its workforce and complete a prototype by 2026 as investment rises across the global brain-computer interface industry.
Key Highlights
- Gestala raised $21.6 million in angel funding to develop a non-invasive brain-computer interface.
- The brain-computer interface startup is valued between $100 million and $200 million.
- Gestala aims to complete its first brain-computer interface prototype by 2026.
- Global brain-computer interface market projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2029, according to BCC Research.
Chinese neurotechnology startup Gestala has raised $21.6 million (150 million yuan) in an angel funding round to develop a non-invasive brain-computer interface based on ultrasound technology.
The investment was co-led by Guosheng Capital and Dalton Venture, with participation from Qingsong Capital, Gobi Ventures, Fourier Intelligence, Liepin and Seas Capital. The round values the brain-computer interface startup between $100 million and $200 million, according to investor disclosures.
Founded in 2026 by entrepreneur Phoenix Peng, Gestala is building a brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound waves to interact with neural activity through the skull. Unlike implant-based systems that require surgery to place electrodes in the brain, the company’s technology is designed as a non-invasive brain-computer interface.
The startup plans to use the new funding to expand research and development, recruit additional engineers and researchers, and build manufacturing capacity in China.
Gestala currently has about 15 employees and plans to expand its team to roughly 35 people by the end of the year. The company is targeting completion of a first-generation brain-computer interface prototype by the end of 2026.
Medical use cases under study
A brain-computer interface allows brain signals to communicate with computers or medical devices. Researchers are studying how this technology could help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Gestala’s ultrasound brain-computer interface is initially being developed for chronic pain treatment. The company is also exploring potential applications for stroke rehabilitation, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The startup is also considering partnerships with hospitals to support clinical studies and collect brain-signal data that could help refine its brain-computer interface technology.
Growing investment in the brain-computer interface sector
According to the “Brain-Computer Interface: Global Markets” report by BCC Research, the global brain-computer interface market was valued at about $2.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around $4.5 billion by 2029.
Other estimates from Precedence Research suggest the global brain-computer interface industry could exceed $13 billion by 2035, driven by demand for medical and assistive technologies.
The United States currently leads the brain-computer interface market, while China has increased funding and research programs aimed at strengthening its presence in the sector.
Companies across North America, Europe and Asia are developing a range of brain-computer interface systems, including implantable neural chips and non-invasive approaches such as ultrasound and optical technologies.
FAQs
Q1. What is Gestala’s brain-computer interface technology?
Gestala is developing a non-invasive brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound waves to interact with brain activity without implants.
Q2. How much funding did Gestala raise?
Gestala raised about $21.6 million (150 million yuan) in an angel funding round led by venture investors.
Q3. What is the size of the global brain-computer interface market?
Industry reports estimate the global BCI market at around $2–3 billion currently, with projections exceeding $4–13 billion over the next decade depending on the study.
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Pooja Malik is a business journalist with over six years of experience covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging trends. She has previously worked with leading media platforms such as YourStory Media and BW BusinessWorld, where she reported on business, policy, and market developments. Currently, she serves as Editor at The Inspirepreneur Magazine, where she writes and edits stories across business, lifestyle, and travel, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and reader relevance.
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