MoneyThe story, in brief
Singapore Video Startup Founded By Tencent’s Former AI Head Bets Big On World Models
$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.
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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.
The key facts
6 to knowVideo 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
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Publisher excerpt: 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.