AI inference startup Baseten nears $1.5b round.
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AI inference startup Baseten nears $1.5b round. Baseten is reportedly close to raising US$1.5 billion in a split-priced round, with some investors buying in at a US$13 billion valuation and others at US$11 billion. Baseten, a US-based AI inference startup, announced a US$300 million series E at a US$5 billion valuation in January 2026, about nine months after a US$150 million series D. The company says it helps businesses run models for AI inference across managed cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid deployments. Baseten has publicly cited users including Cursor, Mercor, Clay, OpenEvidence, Lovable, and Abridge. Baseten also recently partnered with Benchling on inference tools for biotech customers. Stay updated on the go with our mobile app. Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app. How would you feel if you could no longer use Tech in Asia? Share, tag us, and land on our Wall of!
