# Hardware Testing Startup Nominal Raises $80M at $1B Valuation

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> **Published:** 2026-03-05T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/05/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-raises-80m-1b-valuation)  
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## Executive Summary
Engineering software startup Nominal Inc. today announced that it has closed a $80 million funding round at a $1 billion valuation. Founders Fund led the Series B-2 investment. It was joined by Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital, General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Red Glass.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/05/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-raises-80m-1b-valuation)**: Hardware testing startup Nominal raises $80M at $1B valuation — _Engineering software startup Nominal Inc. today announced that it has closed a $80 million funding round at a $1 billion valuation. Founders Fund led the Series B-2 investment. It was joined by Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital, General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Red Glass. The deal comes less than a..._

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