# Nous Research, Creator of Hermes Agent, in Talks for New Funding at $1.5B Valuation The open-source AI tool Hermes attracts significant investor interest. - **Source:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/823089aa-10c7-4490-a78d-2095d3285a7f ## Nous Research's New Funding Round Nous Research, the startup behind the open-source Hermes agent, is finalizing a new funding round led by Robot Ventures. The company's valuation in this round is set at $1.5 billion, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors. ## Features of Hermes Hermes is an AI tool that runs locally on users' computers and can perform tasks on their behalf. Equipped with built-in 'skills' such as web search, coding, and image understanding, Hermes can automatically learn from users' interactions and improve its capabilities. ## Popularity of Hermes Hermes has garnered a large following on GitHub, boasting approximately 214,000 stars and 40,000 forks as an open-source project. Developers can run Hermes on desktops or virtual private servers, making it accessible to a wide range of users. ## Cloud-Based Version Nous Research also offers a cloud-hosted version of Hermes, providing a more user-friendly experience without the need for local setup. The cloud version is available through various pricing tiers, ranging from $20 to $200 per month. ## Goals of New Funding The new funding will be used to expand Hermes' products and business model further. This funding round will support the company's future growth strategies and strengthen Hermes' position in the AI market. ## The Future of Hermes Hermes has significant potential as an AI tool for automating user tasks and running them remotely. With the new funding, the future developments of Hermes and its impact on the AI world are eagerly anticipated. ## Sources covering this story - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/hermes-agent-maker-nous-research-in-talks-for-new-funding-at-1-5b-valuation/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._