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AI Startups Baseten Labs and Humans& Raise $780M Combined

1/22/2026

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Summary

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Baseten Labs Inc. raised 300 million in a round co-led by IVP and CapitalG, valuing the company at 5 billion.
Humans& raised 480 million in seed funding, valuing the company at 4.48 billion.
Humans& was founded by former researchers from Anthropic and Google to boost human-AI collaboration.
Both companies are backed by Nvidia and Google Ventures, signaling strong investor interest in AI.

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Historical Context

The AI sector saw a significant funding surge in 2021, highlighted by Microsoft's $1 billion investment in OpenAI. This trend reflects a broader commitment to AI technologies, with major players like Nvidia and Google Ventures investing hundreds of millions in startups. As AI's role in healthcare and other industries expands, the demand for energy and resources raises concerns about sustainability and environmental impact.

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Story summary

Baseten Labs Inc. raised 300 million in a round co-led by IVP and CapitalG, valuing the company at 5 billion.
Humans& raised 480 million in seed funding, valuing the company at 4.48 billion.
Humans& was founded by former researchers from Anthropic and Google to boost human-AI collaboration.
Both companies are backed by Nvidia and Google Ventures, signaling strong investor interest in AI.

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