AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega-round
TechCrunch·June 18, 2026
Baseten, an AI inference startup, is nearing completion of a $1.5 billion funding round, which would value the company at $13 billion. This significant investment comes shortly after the startup's previous major funding round. The large sum of money being raised is a testament to the ongoing "inference gold rush" in the AI industry. Baseten's ability to secure substantial funding in a short period of time highlights its potential for growth and success.
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