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Sequoia Leads $75M Series B Into Nominal | Alfred Lin Joins Board

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Jun 12, 2025
Cameron McCord, CEO and Founder of Nominal, served as a submarine officer in the US Navy before diving into tech innovation. Stephen Slattery, with a background in SpaceX, joins him as they discuss Nominal's $75 million Series B funding led by Sequoia. They reveal their rapid 10-day funding process and impressive traction in sectors like aerospace and defense. The duo also shares insights on hardware testing challenges, their innovative products Core and Connect, and how their unique experiences shape their vision for accelerating testing processes.
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INSIGHT

Nominal Addresses Hardware Testing Gap

  • Nominal fills a market gap with modern software for hardware test engineering.
  • Pre-cloud and software-only tools were inadequate for cutting-edge hardware testing.
ANECDOTE

Cameron's Military Tech Journey

  • Cameron McCord's submarine and defense background revealed hardware testing challenges firsthand.
  • His experience at Anduril highlighted the lack of modern tools and inspired building Nominal.
ANECDOTE

Stephen's Path to Nominal

  • Stephen Slattery joined Nominal drawn by its strong team and product that solved his past tooling struggles.
  • His background at Anduril and SpaceX made him appreciate Nominal’s usability and impact.
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