Video

The Hangzhou-based startup is building lightweight vision models for creators and robots, steering clear of the generative-video race.

Today’s issue dives into SG-based Video Rebirth and its world model ambition. Also, a look into the alumni networks powering SEA’s AI startups.

World models have attracted billions in capital. Video Rebirth is pursuing the race with US$80 million of funding and a video-first thesis.

Decart, Rapido, Hastronstone, and more raised funds this week.

A bubble threatens the rise of AI video platforms, plus we look at the landscape of Asia’s AI video generation scene.

Startups rushing into text-to-speech need to be cautious. While the sector has drawn over US$3.4 billion in funding, the enthusiasm has some people seeing a bubble.

YukYuk lets Indonesians generate images and videos with local payments and no credit card barrier.

PixVerse proves AI video can be profitable. It’s hit US$50 million in ARR and has nearly 1 million users, while rivals like Sora still burn cash.

The AI video boom is here, and Asian startups have filled the space with more than just consumer offerings. Here are the key players worth looking at.

Robots can’t scrape the internet like GPT models – they need lots of real-world videos. That shortage is the biggest roadblock to smarter automation.