The Money TrailJune 25, 2026via Forbes Innovation
Singapore Video Startup Founded By Tencent’s Former AI Head Bets Big On World Models
Why it matters
A well-funded startup led by a former Tencent AI executive is positioning world models as the next frontier in generative video, attracting serious hardware and automotive players as investors—signaling where capital sees the next wave of AI capability.
Key signals
- Video Rebirth raised $80M in funding
- Investors include AMD and Hyundai Motor
- Founded by former Tencent AI head
- Competing on major AI video leaderboards alongside tech giants
- Building real-time interactive 3D world models
- Singapore-based
The hook
$80M. That's what Video Rebirth just raised from AMD and Hyundai to build world models that compete with tech giants on AI video leaderboards.
Fresh off an $80 million round from investors including AMD and Hyundai Motor, Video Rebirth is competing shoulder-to-shoulder with tech giants atop a major AI video leaderboard. Now it’s building a world model that can create real-time interactive 3D environments on the fly.