Alphabet’s VC Arm Backs OnePlus Co-Founder’s ‘Nothing’ Company

  • Nothing will release headphones, other products this year
  • GV backs startup’s ‘Series A’ funding round with $15 million
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The co-founder of smartphone brand OnePlus said Alphabet Inc.’s venture capital unit not only led the latest funding round for his new company, but entirely financed it.

Carl Pei said his London-based startup -- called Nothing -- was developing a pair of wireless headphones as well as a suite of smart, connected consumer electronics. The headphones would be released in the summer with other products following later in the year.

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Alphabet’s VC Arm Backs OnePlus Co-Founder’s ‘Nothing’ Company