ShengShu Technology has successfully closed a Series A+ funding round exceeding $86.47 million. The round was co-led by Zhongguancun Science City and LINK-X CAPITAL, with strategic contributions from Wondershare, Visual China Group, and TRS. Existing investors, including Qiming Venture Partners and Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund, also participated by increasing their stakes.
Pioneering Multimodal Video Generation
Founded as one of the earliest global teams exploring multimodal generative algorithms, ShengShu Technology has driven innovation in AI video generation. The company introduced its U-ViT architecture in 2022 and launched Vidu globally in 2024, pioneering the first Reference-to-Video capability in the industry. This advancement enables multi-entity consistency, overcoming a key challenge in commercial video production beyond traditional text-to-video and image-to-video models.
Vidu Q3: A Global Benchmark in Storytelling
The latest iteration, Vidu Q3, is the world’s first video model designed specifically for storytelling, featuring 16-second synchronized audio-video output, native 1080p resolution, advanced cinematic language, and multilingual support. According to AI benchmarking authority Artificial Analysis, Vidu Q3 ranks first in China and second globally, surpassing multiple leading international platforms. Meanwhile, Vidu Q2 continues to hold the record for the fastest generation speed among commercial-grade content generation models.
TurboDiffusion and Efficiency Gains
In December 2025, ShengShu open-sourced its TurboDiffusion framework, enabling a five-second video to be generated in just 1.9 seconds on a single RTX 5090 GPU. This breakthrough improves video generation efficiency by 100 to 200 times, significantly reducing production time for creators and enterprises. The company has also developed a full product ecosystem, including Vidu MaaS, Vidu SaaS, Vidu App, and Vidu Agent, supporting clients worldwide.
Expanding Global Adoption
Vidu has seen rapid adoption in film, animation, and entertainment, collaborating with over 90% of industry stakeholders, including Tencent Animation & Comics, iQIYI, Mango TV, and CCTV Animation. The platform is widely used across internet and smart hardware companies such as ByteDance, SAMSUNG, and Alipay for content production, marketing, and interactive experiences. In advertising and gaming, Vidu supports major brands and developers, including JD.com, L’Oréal, Lilith Games, and Tanwan Games, enhancing both efficiency and creative output.
International Reach and Versatility
Globally, Vidu is embraced by creators and enterprises across sectors such as creative tools, commercial production, education, and cultural tourism. Notable international clients include Pollo AI, Freepik, PhotoGrid, and OpenArt, demonstrating the platform’s versatility across diverse applications. This global expansion reflects ShengShu’s focus on scalable solutions that meet the needs of both creative professionals and enterprise customers.
Looking Ahead
ShengShu Technology’s leadership emphasizes the transformative potential of multimodal foundation models. CEO Yihang Luo highlighted that the company aims to leverage research breakthroughs and commercialization to redefine productivity in global content workflows. Founder and Chief Scientist Jun Zhu noted that beyond digital content creation, these models could evolve into true world models, bridging digital and physical realities while supporting end-to-end AI decision-making.
With its cutting-edge technology, robust product ecosystem, and growing international footprint, ShengShu Technology is poised to lead the next wave of AI-driven content innovation. By combining research excellence with large-scale commercialization, the company is setting new benchmarks for multimodal video generation. As AI continues to mature, ShengShu aims to unlock the full potential of multimodal foundation models for creators and enterprises worldwide.