Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
Nous Research is seeking over $75 million in new funding for its open-source Hermes AI agent at a $1.5 billion valuation.
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Nous Research, the developer of the open-source Hermes AI agent, is currently in talks to raise more than $75 million. This funding round values the company at $1.5 billion.
Coverage from TechCrunch, The Tech Buzz, and Bitcoin World emphasizes the specific funding target and the company's current valuation. Other reports from Zamin.uz and Межа. Новини України characterize the firm as a growing force in the AI sector.
Future developments depend on the finalization of these funding talks and the subsequent expansion of the Hermes agent.
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Quick answers
How much funding is Nous Research seeking?
The company is in talks to raise $75 million or more.
What is the current valuation of Nous Research?
Nous Research is being valued at $1.5 billion.
What product is Nous Research known for?
The company makes the open-source Hermes AI agent.
Coverage (5)
- Nous Research in talks to raise $75M+ at $1.5B valuation for its open-source Hermes AI agent Bitcoin World · 3h ago
- Nous Research Raises Funding at $1.5B Valuation to Expand Hermes Межа. Новини України. · 3h ago
- Nous Research raising $75M at $1.5B valuation The Tech Buzz · 3h ago
- A New Giant in the World of AI: Nous Research Valued at $1.5 Billion Zamin.uz · 3h ago
- Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation TechCrunch · 3h ago broke it first
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