# Nous Research in Talks for $1.5B Funding

Nous Research, the developer of the Hermes AI agent, is in negotiations for a new funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation. This reflects growing investor interest in specialized AI agents and their commercial applications.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/hermes-agent-maker-nous-research-in-talks-for-new-funding-at-1-5b-valuation/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:31:18 +0000