World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names
AI startup Odyssey has raised $310 million in a Series B round, reaching a $1.45 billion valuation. The company focuses on 'world models' that simulate physical environments for use in robotics and gaming, with support from Amazon and AMD.
Why it matters
This investment signals a shift in AI development from text-based models toward physical world simulation, which is critical for the future of autonomous systems and robotics.
Odyssey, a world model AI startup founded by self-driving vehicle pioneers CEO Oliver Cameron and CTO Jeff Hawke, has raised a $310 million Series B round at a $1.45B valuation led by Natural Capital with Amazon, AMD Ventures, GV and others participating.
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