AI startup Hark has secured $700 million in Series A funding, achieving a valuation of $6 billion. The funding round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, with significant contributions from industry giants such as NVIDIA, AMD Ventures, Intel Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures. Founded by Brett Adcock at the end of 2025, Hark aims to develop next-generation human-machine interfaces using proprietary foundational models and customized hardware. Hark's innovative approach focuses on creating AI-native hardware that integrates multimodal AI systems capable of natural interaction. The company has attracted top talent from leading tech firms, including Apple, Meta, Google, and Tesla, to advance its mission. This substantial investment underscores the growing trend towards "active" AI-native hardware, which promises to transform AI from a tool into a collaborative partner, enhancing real-world interaction capabilities.