# Nous Research

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nous-research

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.hermes-agent.nousresearch.com
- Total disclosed funding: $130M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 13, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in the US, Nous Research is a technology company focused on developing advanced human-centric language models and simulators that improve communication and interaction across various sectors. Co-Founded by Jeffrey Quesnelle, Karan Malhotra, Ryan Teknium, Shivani Mitra in 2023, Nous Research specializes in creating advanced language processing tools. Dillon Rolnick currently serves as the CEO of the firm. In July 2026, Nous Research raised USD 75 million in venture funding led by returning investor Robot Ventures, with participation from another new investor Union Square Ventures. Other unspecified investors also participated in the round. Nous Research specializes in the development of advanced human-centric language models and simulators, designed to enhance communication and interaction in various applications. Their core product offerings focus on creating sophisticated language processing tools that cater to industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology. These models are aimed at solving complex language comprehension issues, enabling businesses to improve customer service, automate responses, and analyze large volumes of text data effectively. The company serves a diverse client base, including enterprise-level organizations, academic institutions, and research facilities, primarily in North America and Europe. Their products have been integrated into existing systems to facilitate natural language understanding, thereby enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Nous Research generates revenue through a subscription-based model and strategic partnerships, allowing clients to access their language models and simulators on a recurring basis. By offering tiered pricing plans, the company caters to different customer segments, providing flexible solutions that align with varying business needs. Transactions typically involve direct sales to businesses, where clients enter into agreements for specific services tailored to their operational requirements. This structure supports ongoing relationships, with clients leveraging Nous Research's products for continuous improvements in their communication strategies. The emphasis on B2B transactions highlights the company’s focus on delivering value through its flagship language model offerings, which are designed to enhance efficiency and understanding across multiple sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 13, 2026, $75M — Union Square Ventures, Robot Ventures
- Series A, Apr 25, 2025, $50M — Distributed Global Ventures, North Island Ventures, Paradigm, Delphi Digital
- Seed, Jan 1, 2024, $5.2M — Distributed Global Ventures, OSS Capital, North Island Ventures, Delphi Digital

## Investors

- Distributed Global Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/distributed-global-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- OSS Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oss-capital) — Seed
- North Island Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-island-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Delphi Digital — Seed, Series A
- Paradigm (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/paradigm) — Series A
- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Series B
- Robot Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/robot-ventures) — Series B