AI INFRASTRUCTURE STARTUPS MODAL, BASETEN RAISE FUNDING

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WED, SEP 23, 2026

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Modal Labs and Baseten, two platforms enabling businesses to run AI models, are in advanced funding talks that would significantly boost their valuations. The rounds reflect growing investor appetite for AI infrastructure services.

Modal Labs is negotiating a financing round at a $15 billion valuation, triple its worth from four months ago. Baseten is separately in talks for funding that could value the startup at $26 billion. Both companies provide critical infrastructure that helps organizations deploy and manage artificial intelligence models. Modal's platform enables developers to run generative AI and machine learning workloads, while Baseten offers similar capabilities with a focus on model serving. The funding surge underscores investor confidence in AI infrastructure as enterprises rush to adopt generative AI technologies. Rather than betting on AI applications alone, capital is flowing toward foundational tools and platforms that make AI deployment easier. Modal's valuation jump from $5 billion to $15 billion in four months reflects the intensity of current market dynamics. Successful completion of these rounds would position both startups as key players in the competitive AI infrastructure space.

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