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World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names

TechCrunch 17 June 2026, 17:43 UTC 17 Jun 2026

World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names — TechCrunch

World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.

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