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AI Startup Nous Raises $90M, Valued at $1.5B
8 Oct
Summary
- Nous Research secured $90 million in Series B funding.
- The company achieved a $1.5 billion valuation.
- Hermes agent drives roughly 2.5% of global AI token usage.
Nous Research, the innovative startup behind the open-source Hermes agent, has announced a significant $90 million Series B funding round, propelling its valuation to $1.5 billion. This latest investment, led by Robot Ventures and including notable participants like Nvidia and Samsung, elevates the company's total funding to $158 million since its inception three years ago.
The widely adopted Hermes agent has garnered immense popularity among developers, evidenced by over 24 million clones. It currently accounts for approximately 2.5% of global AI token usage, according to Nous Research's estimates.
This substantial capital infusion is earmarked for Nous Research's strategic move into the enterprise market with its new offering, "Hermes for Businesses." This initiative will empower companies to deploy tailored AI agents capable of managing complex, multi-step workflows while ensuring the privacy and security of their sensitive data.
Nous Research is experiencing remarkable financial growth. By mid-September 2026, the company reported annualized revenue of approximately $36 million. Projections indicate they are on track to surpass $100 million in revenue before the close of 2026.
