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AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega round

TechCrunch Jun 18, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 4 views

AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega round

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Startup Baseten is reportedly close to finalizing a $1.5 billion round at a $13 billion as the “inference gold rush" marches on. This story was reported by TechCrunch. For more Technology news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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