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Nous Research, the startup behind the open-source Hermes Agent, has confirmed a $1.5 billion valuation after raising $90 million in Series B funding. The company is launching AI agents for business users, featuring a learning loop that creates and improves skills based on user interaction. This development solidifies Nous Research's position in the AI market.

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  • ✓ Nous Research has a $1.5 billion valuation.
  • ✓ The company raised $90 million in Series B funding.
  • ✓ Nous Research launched AI agents for business users.
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Nous Research confirmed its $1.5 billion valuation and launched business AI agents.

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  1. Nous Research Valued at $1.5B, Launches AI Agents

    Nous Research, the startup behind the open-source Hermes Agent, has confirmed a $1.5 billion valuation after raising $90 million in Series B funding. The company is launching AI agents for business users, featuring a learning loop that creates and improves skills based on user interaction. This development solidifies Nous Research's position in the AI market.

    Why it matters

    The AI market has seen significant investments and developments in recent times. Nous Research's valuation and launch of business AI agents contribute to the growing trend of AI adoption in businesses. The Hermes Agent, an open-source AI agent, has been gaining attention for its capabilities.

    What is confirmed

    • Nous Research has a $1.5 billion valuation.
    • The company raised $90 million in Series B funding.
    • Nous Research launched AI agents for business users.

    What to watch next

    • Future developments in Nous Research's AI agents.
    • Adoption rates of the Hermes Agent in the business sector.
    • Competitor responses to Nous Research's growing valuation and influence.
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. techcrunch.com — Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users
    2. hermes-agent.nousresearch.com — Hermes Agent — Open-Source AI Agent That Grows With You ...
    3. github.com — GitHub - NousResearch/hermes-agent: The agent that grows with ...
    4. ScienceAlert — Scientists Find Squid Are Covered in Hair-Like Cells Remarkably Similar to The Ones in Human Ears
    5. ua.news — Hair bundles of different lengths found on squid skin — ScienceAlert
    6. SciTechDaily — Squid Skin May Work Like an Ear, Surprising New Research Suggests
    7. Earth.com — A squid’s entire body may work like one giant ear
    8. Popular Science — Squid are covered in little hairs like the ones in your ear
    9. hermesatlas.com — NousResearch/hermes-agent — Hermes Agent Core & Official ...
    10. hermesatlas.com — Hermes Agent: The Complete Beginner's Guide (Oct 2026)
    11. pomegra.io — Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation, Launches Hermes Agents
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