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AI Video Startup PixVerse Secures $439M Extension, Valuation Surpasses $2 Billion
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The March Series C was led by CDH Investments, with Bloomberg reporting it around $300 million; the $439 million extension brings total Series C funding to roughly $739 million and pushes PixVerse's valuation above $2 billion.
The extension round includes Alibaba and a slate of strategic backers—Lollapalooza Capital, Ivy Capital, Grand Mount Capital, Eastern Bell Capital, Mirae Asset, BlueFocus, and CloudAlpha—with iGlobe Partners and OCBC’s LionX Ventures as co-investors.
PixVerse has rolled out real-time video generation in January 2026 and followed with CLI tools for developers in mid-2026.
Industry observers note PixVerse is pursuing a freemium model with emphasis on ease-of-use to drive rapid customer adoption and broader enterprise reach.
PixVerse is positioning itself with zero crypto tokens or blockchain components, highlighting a traditional equity funding approach in contrast to crypto AI projects.
Singapore-based AI video startup PixVerse has raised $439 million in a Series C extension, pushing its valuation above $2 billion, according to VentureBurn. The round includes Alibaba alongside a slate of strategic investors, cementing PixVerse as one of the best-funded AI video companies in the world.
The extension follows an initial Series C in March, bringing total Series C funding to roughly $739 million, The SaaS News reported. PixVerse now claims over 150 million registered users and more than 15 million monthly active users.
Alibaba and Seven Other Investors Back the Round
The extension drew a wide group of backers. Alongside Alibaba, investors include Lollapalooza Capital, Ivy Capital, Grand Mount Capital, Eastern Bell Capital, Mirae Asset, BlueFocus, and CloudAlpha, according to The SaaS News. iGlobe Partners and OCBC's LionX Ventures joined as co-investors.
The earlier March Series C was led by CDH Investments and was reported at around $300 million by Eastern Herald. The new extension adds $439 million on top of that, reflecting what investors see as a fast-maturing market for AI-generated video.
PixVerse Charges $4.80 Per Minute and Targets Enterprises
PixVerse runs a freemium model. Its paid tier charges $4.80 per minute for image-to-video generation, according to Lapaas Voice. The company sells three product lines: V-Series for consumers, C-Series for professionals, and R-Series world models for developers and enterprises.
PixVerse launched real-time video generation in January 2026. It followed with command-line tools for developers in mid-2026, per VentureBurn. The platform supports 4K video with built-in audio, a feature aimed at pulling in higher-paying business customers.
Founders Say Only a Few Players Can Match Quality Demands
Co-founders Jaden Xie and Wang Changhu bring backgrounds in investment and computer vision. They say the market is growing fast but getting harder to compete in. Only a few companies can meet the high quality customers now expect, they argue.
Eastern Herald noted the funding comes as OpenAI shut down its second-generation video model, Sora. That exit opens space for rivals like PixVerse to move in. The company says it has no crypto tokens or blockchain components — it is a straight equity-backed business.
New Capital Targets Faster Models and Global Reach
PixVerse plans to use the funds to speed up model development and expand into new markets, according to Pulse2. The company will also invest in data labeling and quality controls to stay ahead of rivals in the crowded AI video space.
The raise signals that investors still see big upside in AI video tools despite a packed field. With $739 million raised in its Series C alone, PixVerse has the capital to push hard on both consumer ease-of-use and enterprise-grade features at the same time.
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