News•Feb 25, 2026
Autodesk Invests $200M in AI Startup
Autodesk announced a $200 million investment in World Labs, marking the largest startup deal in its history. The funding pushes World Labs' total capital to $1 billion and backs its Marble platform, which creates 3D environments from images, video, or text. Autodesk will also serve as a strategic advisor, deepening its AI foothold in construction. The move follows a recent 7 % global workforce reduction at the con‑tech giant.
