[Nvidia-backed AI inference company Baseten raises $2 billion, valuing the company at up to $30 billion] Odaily Planet Daily reports that AI inference company Baseten has announced a new $2 billion funding round, valuing the company at up to $30 billion. Existing investor Sands Capital is expected to lead the round. Founded in 2019, Baseten primarily provides enterprises with AI model deployment and inference platforms, helping them run various AI models. In June of this year, it completed a $1.5 billion funding round, valuing the company at $13 billion. Its competitor, Fireworks AI, completed a $1.5 billion funding round in July at a valuation of $17.5 billion. It is reported that Nvidia invested $150 million in Baseten in January of this year, further strengthening its presence in the AI inference field. (Bloomberg)