FIREWORKS AI TARGETS $15B VALUATION IN NEW FUNDING ROUND

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WED, MAY 27, 2026

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Fireworks AI, a platform for running AI models, is negotiating a funding round that would value the startup at $15 billion, up from $4 billion in October 2025.

The startup, which provides infrastructure for companies to deploy and operate artificial intelligence models, has attracted significant investor interest in recent months. The proposed valuation represents a near-quadrupling of the company's worth in just a few months. Fireworks AI competes in the growing market of AI infrastructure providers, alongside companies like Together AI and modal Labs. The funding round would position the startup among the most valuable AI infrastructure companies. The timing reflects broader investor appetite for AI infrastructure tools as enterprises accelerate AI adoption. Companies increasingly seek alternatives to major cloud providers for running custom AI models, driving demand for specialized platforms. The specific funding amount and lead investors have not been disclosed. The talks are ongoing and valuations can change during negotiations.

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