Video Rebirth, a Singapore-based AI video startup, has closed a $50 million funding round to develop what it calls a “world model” for professional video generation. The company announced today that the capital came from top-tier global financial and strategic investors, though specific names were not disclosed.

Founded by Dr. Wei Liu, a former Tencent Distinguished Scientist and IEEE/AAAS Fellow, Video Rebirth aims to shift the AI video market away from consumer-grade novelty tools. Instead, the company is building a platform designed for professional creators working in advertising, e-commerce, film, and animation—industries where quality and control matter more than speed alone.

Targeting a Gap in the Market

The AI video generation space has grown rapidly over the past two years. But most models available today fall short of what professional studios actually need. They struggle with motion consistency, lack fine-grained control, and often produce results that don’t hold up under scrutiny when it comes to realistic physics or lighting.

Video Rebirth is betting that the real opportunity lies not in serving casual users, but in serving the pros. The company has developed what it calls a “Physics Native Attention” architecture, a proprietary approach that powers its “Bach” series of models. Combined with a carefully curated data strategy, the system is designed to generate content with more realistic handling of light, shadow, and object interaction.

Funding Will Accelerate Research and Product Launch

The $50 million will go toward continued research and development, with a clear near-term goal: launching the company’s 1.0 product in December 2025. Video Rebirth plans to use the capital to refine its models, expand its engineering team, and build out an ecosystem that supports what it refers to as the next wave of AI Generated Entertainment, or AIGE.

The company also intends to use the funding to establish itself more firmly in global markets. While headquartered in Singapore, Video Rebirth is positioning itself to serve creators and studios worldwide, particularly those in industries where video quality is non-negotiable.

A Focus on Cinematic Quality and Physics

What sets Video Rebirth apart, according to the company, is its focus on physical consistency. Many AI video tools can generate impressive clips, but they often break down when objects move, interact, or cast shadows in ways that don’t make sense. For professional use cases—like a commercial shoot or an animated feature—that lack of realism is a dealbreaker.

“Video generation is the most direct pathway to building interactive world models, but the industry’s scaling laws are not yet solved. Our mission is to move beyond simple ‘text-to-video’ tools and build a true generative platform. We are engineering for the creators who need cinematic quality and physical consistency, not just novelty. This funding allows us to accelerate our research and build an ecosystem for the next AI Generated Entertainment (AIGE) trend.”

Dr. Wei Liu, Founder of Video Rebirth

About the Founder and the Company

Dr. Wei Liu brings significant credentials to the venture. Before founding Video Rebirth, he served as a Distinguished Scientist at Tencent, one of China’s largest tech companies. He is also a Fellow of both the IEEE and AAAS, recognitions that reflect his contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence research.

Video Rebirth is headquartered in Singapore, a location the company says will help it coordinate global expansion while staying close to both Asian and Western markets. The startup is focused on building new architectures and algorithms that combine physics-aware realism with multimodal reasoning and creative control.

The company’s goal is ambitious: to create a platform that doesn’t just generate video, but does so in a way that meets the standards of filmmakers, advertisers, and animators.

Investor Details and What’s Next

While Video Rebirth disclosed the funding amount and the participation of global financial and strategic investors, it did not name individual firms or provide details on valuation. The company appears to be in its early stages, with this round likely serving as a seed or Series A investment, though that was not confirmed.

The December 2025 product launch will be the first major test of whether Video Rebirth’s approach resonates with its target audience. If successful, the company could carve out a distinct position in a crowded market—one focused less on viral clips and more on tools that professionals can actually use.

Origianl Creator: Ekaterina Pisareva
Original Link: https://justainews.com/companies/funding-news/video-rebirth-raises-50m-to-challenge-consumer-ai-video-tools/
Originally Posted: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:12:17 +0000