Vast, the Chinese startup turning 3D into a billion dollar unicorn

Published on June 02, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

A Chinese 3D modeling startup called Vast, founded by a 29-year-old, has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion dollars. Its technology powers the creation of three-dimensional images and objects through artificial intelligence, promising to transform sectors such as video games, product design, and virtual reality for the everyday user.

29-year-old founder in front of a 3D screen with AI, reflecting a billion-dollar valuation in Chinese startup Vast.

The AI that sculpts the digital future 🚀

Vast uses AI algorithms to generate 3D models from textual descriptions or flat images, reducing production time from days to minutes. Its platform learns from large volumes of data to predict shapes, textures, and volumes with precision. This allows developers and designers to prototype ideas without needing expensive specialized software, democratizing access to three-dimensional creation.

Now even your game avatar will make itself 🎮

While you're sweating trying to model a chair in Blender, a 29-year-old guy already has a company worth a billion doing that for you. Soon, Vast's AI will not only create your video game scenarios but will also make that IKEA furniture you never knew how to assemble. The downside: you still won't be able to ask it to help you fold the laundry.