Nous Research, Maker of Hermes AI Agent, In Talks to Raise Funding at $1.5B Valuation

Nous Research, the open-source AI lab behind the self-improving Hermes agent, is in advanced talks to raise a new funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to a report. The deal would mark a sharp step up for the startup as investor appetite for autonomous AI agents continues to intensify.