After raising $10M in funding, Visko debuts Orbis, its first live model for generating long-form videos
What happened
Visko Platform Inc., an AI research startup, secured $10 million in pre-seed funding from Llama Ventures. Alongside the funding, Visko launched Orbis, its first public foundational model aimed at generating long-form videos. Orbis operates on a novel concept called “live models,” designed to create continuous, persistent video content rather than isolated clips. The company is now opening access to this model for developers and creators.
Why it matters
Generating long-form video content using AI has been difficult because most models handle fragmented, short outputs. Visko’s Orbis aims to change that by maintaining a persistent context across extended video sequences. This approach pressures existing video generation tools that offer limited continuity and personalization. For businesses and builders in content production, this could lower costs and speed up workflows by automating longer video projects that previously required substantial manual effort or expensive editing. Investors may see this as a way to accelerate innovation in AI-driven multimedia, shifting market dynamics toward startups that can handle complex, large-format media generation.
What to watch next
The critical question is how well Orbis will perform at scale and integrate with existing media pipelines. Developers should watch for the API accessibility, documentation quality, and runtime efficiency. Content producers need to test the model’s output coherence over longer periods and how easily it adapts to specific styles or narratives. Additionally, the startup’s roadmap for commercial use cases, partnerships, or licensing will indicate how fast live models disrupt traditional video production markets.
AI Quick Briefs Editorial Desk