Tian Keyu's World Model Lab Secures $30 Million in Funding at a $200 Million Valuation
当年「字节投毒实习生」田柯宇，估值 2 亿美元，要挑战李飞飞做世界模型
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In October 2026, a 10-person lab founded by former ByteDance intern Tian Keyu secured a $30 million investment from 5Y Capital and IDG at a $200 million valuation, with plans to release a foundation model for robotics, autonomous driving, and interactive video in 2027.
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