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Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.

Key facts

  • The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:48:45 UTC.

Why it matters

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