Odyssey
Odyssey is an AI start-up pioneering world models for film and gaming, with its flagship product, Explorer, transforming images into detailed 3D worlds. The company aims to accelerate the creation of cinematic experiences and interactive environments, leveraging a unique approach to data collection and generative modeling. Backed by notable investors and a team with deep expertise in AI and computer graphics, Odyssey is positioned to redefine storytelling through advanced technology, with significant traction evidenced by an $18M Series A funding round.
Odyssey
Odyssey is an AI start-up pioneering world models for film and gaming, with its flagship product, Explorer, transforming images into detailed 3D worlds. The company aims to accelerate the creation of cinematic experiences and interactive environments, leveraging a unique approach to data collection and generative modeling. Backed by notable investors and a team with deep expertise in AI and computer graphics, Odyssey is positioned to redefine storytelling through advanced technology, with significant traction evidenced by an $18M Series A funding round.
TL;DR
Core product: Explorer — converts images into detailed, explorable 3D worlds / interactive video models
Founding year: 2023
Founders: Oliver Cameron (CEO) and Jeff Hawke (CTO)
Location: Palo Alto, California
Total funding: $27M
Notable lead investor: EQT Ventures (led $18M Series A)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Generative AI for 3D/world modeling, interactive video, tools for storytelling and game/film content creation.
Founded
2023
Industry
Artificial intelligence / Computer graphics / Content creation
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
$18,000,000
Announced as an $18M Series A led by EQT Ventures; additional backers include GV and Air Street Capital and several individual investors.
Investor Signal
“Backed by institutional investors (EQT Ventures, GV, Air Street Capital) and notable individual backers including Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Guillermo Rauch, Garry Tan, Kyle Vogt; Ed Catmull listed in a board/Backer role.”