Anthropic and Nvidia have backed Basecamp Research in a $140m funding round, according to Sifted. The report did not specify what Basecamp Research does or how the funds will be used.

The participation of Anthropic and Nvidia highlights the growing interest of AI companies in research ventures. The round is notable for bringing together two of the most prominent names in artificial intelligence as investors.

Sifted's report is the only source for this news. As such, there is no additional information about the terms of the round or the company's operations.