Nous
Nous is an AI-powered household agent that manages bills, subscriptions, and everyday admin on behalf of UK households. It proactively finds cheaper deals, handles provider switches, and manages tasks like booking repairs or tracking renewals through a WhatsApp-based interface. The service manages over $900M in household spending and saves a typical household £734 annually.
- AI Agents
- Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Technology
- Software Only
- Applications
Funding
Raised to date
$26MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 2 rounds
BFCV$17M · Series A
Announced Oct 2026
Disclosed cumulative: $26M
Founders
Product
Problem
Managing household bills and contracts is time-consuming, and households often overpay due to forgotten renewals or a lack of awareness regarding better deals. Keeping track of various providers and services requires significant effort, and households often miss opportunities to switch to more cost-effective options.
Solution
Nous is an AI-powered household agent that automates the management of household bills and life admin, helping users save both time and money. The platform tracks household providers and services, alerting users to upcoming deadlines for renewals and potential savings opportunities. Nous identifies better contracts with leading brands or renegotiates existing ones, ensuring users are always on fair deals. By handling the complexities of switching providers, including paperwork and small print, Nous aims to simplify household finances and provide users with confidence in their billing arrangements. The service operates through a dashboard and WhatsApp-based agent interface, allowing users to manage everything from bill switches to booking repairs with simple messages. The agent makes decisions and takes action on households' behalf, rather than simply providing recommendations or sending reminders.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is UK households seeking to reduce the time and effort spent managing bills and contracts, and who want to ensure they are getting the best possible deals on their household services.
Features
- Automated tracking of household providers and services, including utilities, insurance, and subscriptions
- Proactive alerts for contract renewals and opportunities to switch to better deals
- Identification of cost-saving opportunities through partnerships with vetted providers
- Management of the switching process, including handling paperwork and communication with providers
- Personalized recommendations based on household preferences and usage patterns
- Option to choose between manual, balanced, or fully automated savings modes
- WhatsApp-based conversational agent for managing tasks and receiving updates
- 24/7 agent support for life admin including appointments, tradespeople, and refunds (Premium)
- Cash rewards on provider commissions passed back to Premium members
- 256-bit bank-grade encryption and no advertising or data selling
- Calendar management, deadline reminders, and local tradesperson booking
- Subscription tracking and cancellation assistance