Singapore-based startup Video Rebirth has closed an $80 million funding round with support from AMD, Hyundai, and Asian venture capital firms. The company is building an industrial AI engine for video generation that competes with demo tools in the market.
Video Rebirth has announced the final closing of an $80 million funding round, including the recently raised $30 million. Investments came from AMD Ventures, Hyundai, and leading Asian venture firms. The company plans to accelerate the commercialization of its flagship product, Bach, and expand its presence in global markets.
Funding Round and Strategic Investors
Video Rebirth completed a $80 million Series B+ round, consisting of the initial $50 million raised in November 2025 and an additional $30 million extension. The round was led by AMD Ventures with participation from Hyundai Motor Group, CJ Group, and other strategic partners from the entertainment, mobility, and technology sectors. Sagi Paz, head of AMD Ventures, noted that Video Rebirth's approach to building world models through video aligns with AMD's strategy for developing AI infrastructure. The company positions itself as a global player from its inception, attracting investors who understand the scale of the company's vision for creating generative infrastructure for global content.
Industrial AI Engine Bach for Video Generation
The capital will be directed towards accelerating the commercialization of the Bach series, a frontier product for video generation. Video Rebirth positions itself differently from competitors: instead of creating temporary demo tools, the company is building an industrial AI engine capable of generating sequential and commercially viable video content. The technology uses Dual DiT for precise prompt matching, Physics Native Attention (PNA) for ensuring consistency, and the world's first native 30fps format. This allows for the replacement of physical shooting and rigid rendering, creating a bridge between linear media and interactive entertainment.
Revolution in the Entertainment and Mobility Industry
Difu Li, co-founder and chief scientist of Video Rebirth (formerly led AI strategy at Tencent), speaks of the advent of the 'De-engineering' era in the pan-entertainment industry. The company democratizes the creation of interactive worlds, allowing any creative idea to instantly transform into an interactive digital universe. Hyundai Motor Group, through its ZER01NE division, invests in Video Rebirth precisely because the technology goes beyond creative media. The ability to generate physically consistent environments makes Video Rebirth a key partner for the future of mobility, enabling the use of the AI engine to train physical AI systems in hyper-realistic digital worlds.
Team and Technological Leadership
Video Rebirth was founded by Dr. Wei Liu, a former Distinguished Scientist at Tencent and IEEE Fellow. Co-founder and COO Dan Kong previously worked as an AI investor at Abu Dhabi's G42. The team combines world leaders in video AI with a clear vision and rapid implementation. Peter Lim, a partner at Feedback Ventures (formerly at Temasek), noted that the strong base in Video AI positions Video Rebirth for opportunities in simulation-oriented industries. CJ Group, with one of the largest entertainment portfolios in Korea, sees Video Rebirth's technology as a compelling tool for new content workflows and IP-driven experiences.
Global Expansion and Market Opportunities
The raised capital will be used to accelerate the global expansion of Video Rebirth. The company positions itself as a provider of generative infrastructure rather than just a tool for one market. The investor base reflects global ambitions, including financial institutions and strategic partners from Asia, Europe, and other regions. The video generation market is crowded with tools creating temporary demos, but Video Rebirth focuses on creating an industry standard for AI video generators. This allows the company to compete not on price, but on quality, consistency, and commercial readiness.
Что это значит для Казахстана
For Kazakhstan and Central Asia, the funding of Video Rebirth is significant as an example of successful capital attraction by Asian startups competing with Western players. The company demonstrates that innovative AI solutions can be developed outside traditional tech hubs. For regional companies in media, entertainment, and mobility, Video Rebirth's technology is of interest as a tool for optimizing content production. Kazakhstani and Central Asian media companies and producers may consider partnering with companies like Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) to integrate advanced AI solutions into their workflows. The funding round also shows growing interest from Asian strategic investors (Hyundai, CJ Group) in AI technologies, creating opportunities for regional companies to participate in global ecosystems.
Video Rebirth raised $80 million with the support of AMD Ventures and Hyundai to develop the industrial AI video generation engine Bach.
Video Rebirth's funding round demonstrates growing interest from strategic investors in industrial AI solutions for video generation. The company differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on creating commercially viable video content rather than temporary demos. Support from AMD, Hyundai, and Asian venture capital firms indicates global recognition of the technology's potential in entertainment, mobility, and other industries.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What is Video Rebirth and how is it different from other AI video startups?
Video Rebirth is a Singapore-based startup founded by former Tencent Distinguished Scientist Dr. Wei Liu, which is building an industrial AI engine for video generation. Unlike competitors creating temporary demo tools, Video Rebirth focuses on creating sequential, controlled, and commercially viable video content. The company uses technologies such as Dual DiT, Physics Native Attention, and a native 30fps format.
Who invested in Video Rebirth and how much money did the company raise?
Video Rebirth raised $80 million in a Series B+ round, consisting of $50 million in November 2025 and a $30 million extension in March 2026. Investors include AMD Ventures, Hyundai Motor Group (through ZER01NE), CJ Group, and leading Asian venture firms. The investments reflect a strategic interest in AI video technologies.
How does Video Rebirth plan to use the raised capital?
The capital will be directed towards accelerating the commercialization of the Bach product and global market expansion. The company positions itself as a provider of generative infrastructure for global content, not just a tool for one market. The capital will also be used to develop partnerships with strategic investors.
What applications does Video Rebirth see in the mobility and entertainment industries?
In entertainment, Video Rebirth sees applications for replacing physical shooting and rigid rendering, creating interactive worlds, and IP-driven experiences. In mobility, Hyundai invests in the company for using the AI engine to train physical AI systems in hyper-realistic digital worlds, which is important for the development of autonomous vehicles.
Why did AMD and Hyundai invest in Video Rebirth?
AMD Ventures sees in Video Rebirth a pioneering approach to building world models through video, aligning with AMD's strategy for developing AI infrastructure. Hyundai invests because the ability to generate physically consistent environments makes Video Rebirth a key partner for the future of mobility and the development of autonomous systems.