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title: "Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion for world models"
description: "The Paris-based startup is valued at $3.5 billion pre-money, with Nvidia, Samsung and Toyota among its backers."
url: https://kurddevelopers.com/en/news/yann-lecun-ami-labs-1-billion-world-models
language: en # English
type: news
published: 2026-03-09T20:30:00.000Z
updated: 2026-11-02T00:23:48.000Z
author: "Osamah Ismail"
author_url: https://kurddevelopers.com/en/author/1
section: "Startups"
tags: ["AMI Labs","Yann LeCun","world models","Nvidia","Samsung"]
sources: ["TechCrunch","AMI Labs"]
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# Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion for world models

> The Paris-based startup is valued at $3.5 billion pre-money, with Nvidia, Samsung and Toyota among its backers.

![Image: AMI Labs](https://kurddevelopers.com/uploads/2026/11/6970a8d1adfbe0df606179cc-open-graph-f55627fa.png)

## What happened?

AMI Labs, the new company from leading AI scientist Yann LeCun, raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation.

It was reported in December to be seeking about €500 million; it ended up raising about €890 million.

## What are world models?

AI models that try to understand the real world and its rules, not just text. CEO Alexandre LeBrun said: "My prediction is that 'world models' will be the next buzzword."

## Investors

- Co-led by Cathay Innovation, Greycroft, Hiro Capital, HV Capital and Bezos Expeditions.
- Also: Nvidia, Samsung, Sea, Temasek and Toyota Ventures.

## Where is it?

Headquartered in Paris, with teams in New York, Montreal and Singapore. The company has no revenue plans for now.

**Sources:** TechCrunch, AMI Labs

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