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Nous Research secures $50 million in Series A funding, led by Paradigm, to enhance AI models leveraging blockchain technology.

PRIVATEApr 26, 2025

Amount Raised

$50 Million

Round Type

Series A

AustinArtificial IntelligenceBlockchainCryptocurrencyMachine Learning

Investors

Paradigm

Description

Nous Research, a decentralized AI startup, has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round backed by Paradigm. The funding will support their goal of developing open-source AI models using the Solana blockchain. This funding values Nous at $1 billion. Founded in 2022, the startup aims to combine AI and blockchain for innovative solutions.

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Company Information

Company

Nous Research

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Nous Research is a leader in the development of human-centric simulators and models. Our primary focus areas include large language model architecture, data synthesis, and output steering, all aimed at aligning AI systems with real-world user experiences. We prioritize the development of open-source, human-compatible language models, which challenge the conventional closed-model approach. This commitment to openness allows for greater customizability and collaboration in AI development.

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