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Nous Research

low confidence · updated 2026-07-14

AI lab that develops the Hermes family of open models and agent products; reported in July 2026 to be in talks to raise at least $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation.

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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DateValueNotesSource
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)