# Hardware Testing Startup Nominal Hits $1B Valuation, Raises $155M in 10 Months

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> **Published:** 2026-03-05T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-hits-1b-valuation-raises-155m-in-10-months)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-hits-1b-valuation-raises-155m-in-10-months](https://spidits.com/timeline/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-hits-1b-valuation-raises-155m-in-10-months)

## Executive Summary
Nominal provides hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-hits-1b-valuation-raises-155m-in-10-months)**: Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months — _Nominal provides hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal._

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