June 18, 2026

Baseten is raising $1.5bn at up to $13bn, betting AI’s profits lie in cheap inference

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Baseten is finalising a $1.5bn funding round that values the company at up to $13bn. The structure is almost as notable as the size. The round is dual-tiered, with some investors buying in at an $11bn valuation and others at $13bn, according to the c...