# Hardware-testing and Engineering Startup Nominal Raises $240M at $3B Valuation

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> **Published:** 2026-11-09T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/11/09/ai-powered-hardware-testing-and-engineering-startup-nominal-raises-240m-at-3b-valuation)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/hardware-testing-and-engineering-startup-nominal-raises-240m-at-3b](https://spidits.com/timeline/hardware-testing-and-engineering-startup-nominal-raises-240m-at-3b)

## Executive Summary
Artificial intelligence-powered hardware-testing and engineering software startup Nominal Inc. today announced it has raised $240 million in new funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Insight Partners.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/11/09/ai-powered-hardware-testing-and-engineering-startup-nominal-raises-240m-at-3b-valuation)**: Hardware-testing and engineering startup Nominal raises $240M at $3B valuation — _Artificial intelligence-powered hardware-testing and engineering software startup Nominal Inc. today announced it has raised $240 million in new funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Insight Partners. The investment triples the company's valuation to $3 billion, up from $1 billion..._

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