MoneyThe story, in brief
Under 30 Alum’s 3D Model Startup Hits Unicorn Status Amid AI Frenzy
$200M. That's what Simon Song's 3D model startup VAST just raised—hitting unicorn status as AI infrastructure startups race to capture the next wave.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
A Chinese AI startup focused on 3D modeling infrastructure has crossed the $1B valuation threshold on fresh capital, signaling investor conviction in spatial AI as a critical layer of the AI stack beyond language models.
The key facts
6 to knowVAST raised $200M in new funding
Startup achieved unicorn status ($1B+ valuation)
Founded by Simon Song, 30 Under 30 Asia lister
Focus: 3D model AI infrastructure
Chinese-based startup
Timing: June 2026, amid broader AI infrastructure investment wave
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Forbes Innovationforbes.com
Publisher excerpt: Simon Song, who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list this year, is founder of Chinese AI startup VAST, which raised $200 million in fresh funding.