Sand.ai Raises $200M Series A Extension at $1B Valuation

Sand.ai, a startup based in China specializing in open-source AI video generation technology, has raised $200 million in a Series A+ funding round. This latest investment brings the company to unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, following a total of approximately $300 million in funding raised to date.

Investors

The funding round was co-led by Cornerstone Capital and Wangsu Science & Technology. Additional participating investors include Times Capital, Panlin Capital, Orient Securities Capital, Pudong Venture Capital, and Shanghai Guofang.

Sand.ai Use of Funds

The company plans to allocate the newly raised capital toward model research, training and inference infrastructure, product enhancements, and international expansion efforts.

About Sand.ai

Founded in 2024 by former Microsoft Research Asia principal researcher Cao Yue, Sand.ai focuses on developing neutral, open-source AI video generation models. Its product suite includes the MAGI-2 model, designed for high-efficiency video synthesis, and the VidMuse AI video creation application.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://sand.ai

Company: Sand.ai
Raised: $200M
Round: Series A+
Funding Date: November 5, 2026
Lead Investor: Cornerstone Capital, Wangsu Science & Technology
Additional Investors: Times Capital, Panlin Capital, Orient Securities Capital, Pudong Venture Capital, Shanghai Guofang
Software Category: AI Video Generation
Source: https://ventureburn.com/sand-ai-raises-200-million-rival-kling-seedance-ai-video/