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Video Rebirth Secures $80 Million to Build the World's First Industrial-Grade AI Engine
Video Rebirth, an AMD-backed AI video startup, today announced the final closing of an $80 million funding round. This total includes a newly secured $30 million extension, building upon the initial $50 million raised in November. The expanded round was driven by overwhelming strategic interest, bringing together a coalition of top-tier venture capital firms in Asia, with participation from AMD Ventures, Hyundai and other industry leaders across entertainment, mobility and technology.
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