
Nous Raises $17M to Expand AI Agent for Household Admin
UK-based Nous has secured $17 million led by Heartcore Capital to grow its AI agent that manages household tasks and cuts spending.
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Nous, a UK-based startup building an AI agent to help households handle routine administrative tasks and lower their spending, has raised $17 million in fresh funding, according to Sifted and Tech.eu.
The round was led by Heartcore Capital, with participation from existing seed investor Mosaic Ventures, Chalfen Ventures, Joyance Partners and Bain Future Back Ventures. Several angel investors also took part, including founders and entrepreneurs linked to Monzo, GoCardless, Founders Factory, Faculty.ai and Onfido. The company plans to use the capital to expand internationally and add new features, Tech.eu reported.
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