Nous Research Secures New Funding Talks at $1.5 Billion Valuation for Hermes Agent
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Nous Research, the creator of the open-source Hermes agent, is in discussions to secure a new funding round led by Robot Ventures, aiming for a valuation of $1.5 billion. The company is looking to raise at least $75 million, following a previous $50 million Series A funding announced just three months prior.
This funding round is significant as it reflects the high interest from investors in Nous Research's innovative approach to AI agents. Hermes, which features built-in skills for web search, coding, and image understanding, is designed to learn from user interactions autonomously. The company has previously raised $70 million from various investors, indicating strong backing for its growth.
Looking ahead, the new funding is expected to enhance the development of Hermes products and expand its business model. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
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