
World Model Startups Raise Over $3 Billion as VCs Bet Beyond Chatbots - Lapaas Voice
World Labs is a startup focused on developing AI systems that simulate reality rather than just processing text. Founded by Fei-Fei Li, it has secured significant funding to advance its technology in the emerging field of world models.
World Model Startups Raise Over $3 Billion as VCs Bet Beyond Chatbots Lapaas Voice

| Jul 01, 2026 | Arcturus | $8.0M | Seed | United States |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Noon | $44.0M | — | United States |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Buffalo sleep apnea care startup | $20.0M | — | United States |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Taxwire | $25.0M | Seed and Series A | United States |