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Nominal

Austin, US · Founded 2022 · 13 known investors

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Software transforming how engineers test and operate mission-critical hardware.

Founders & leadership

Nominal was founded in 2022 by Cameron McCord, Bryce Strauss, and Jason Hoch.

CMCameron McCord
Cameron McCordCo-Founder & CEOCo-founder and CEO of Nominal. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer and nuclear engineer, he later worked at Anduril and Applied Intuition before starting Nominal in 2022.
BSBryce Strauss
Bryce StraussCo-FounderCo-founder of Nominal. Previously a spacecraft engineer at Lockheed Martin, where he received the company's NOVA award, its highest technical honor.
JHJason Hoch
Jason HochCo-FounderCo-founder of Nominal. Previously an engineer at Palantir and Vercel, and earlier co-founded Bento (Y Combinator S20).

Investors · 13

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$159.4M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$80MraisedMar 2026 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alfred LinDirector
  • Bryce StraussExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cameron McCordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason HochDirector
  • Brandon ReevesDirector
  • Paul KwanDirector
Offering amount
$80M
Amount sold
$80M
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$23.7MraisedJun 2025 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason HochDirector
  • Paul KwanDirector
  • Brandon ReevesDirector
  • Bryce StraussExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cameron McCordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alfred LinDirector
Offering amount
$23.7M
Amount sold
$23.7M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$50.8MraisedJun 2025 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bryce StraussExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason HochDirector
  • Alfredo LinDirector
  • Brandon ReevesDirector
  • Cameron McCordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul KwanDirector
Offering amount
$50.9M
Amount sold
$50.8M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.9MraisedDec 2022 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bilal ZuberiDirector
  • Cameron McCordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bryce StraussExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason HochDirector
Offering amount
$4.9M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nominal do?
Software transforming how engineers test and operate mission-critical hardware.
Who founded Nominal?
Nominal was founded by Cameron McCord, Bryce Strauss, Jason Hoch in 2022.
Who are Nominal's investors?
Nominal's investors include Audacious, Avenir Growth Capital, BoxGroup, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Human Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lux Capital and 5 more.
How much funding has Nominal raised?
Nominal has disclosed $159.4M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Nominal headquartered?
Nominal is headquartered in Austin, US.