Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation

Nous Research, the maker of the Hermes agent, is reportedly in talks to raise at least $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round is expected to be led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.

The deal signals continued investor appetite for AI agents despite broader scrutiny of AI startup valuations. If completed, the raise could give Nous more resources to compete in open and agentic AI systems, an area drawing increasing strategic interest.