Nous Research is an AI company that TechCrunch describes as the maker of the Hermes family of open models and agent products (Source: techcrunch.com). On July 13, 2026, its talks to raise at least $75 million in new funding at a $1.5 billion valuation — led by Robot Ventures with Union Square Ventures participating — became public. The deal was still in talks at the time of reporting, and the figures rest on a single source.
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Valuation
| Date | Value | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 (reported) | $1.5B (funding talks) | Raise of at least $75M under negotiation; led by Robot Ventures, with Union Square Ventures participating; not yet closed at time of reporting | (Source: techcrunch.com) |