Justine Moore — a16z - Market map on video generation models - November 2025
Freea16z partner's market map of video generation models, November 2025
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About Justine Moore — a16z - Market map on video generation models - November 2025
A market map of video generation models compiled by Justine Moore, a partner at a16z. Published in November 2025, the map categorizes video generation models primarily by geography (U.S. and China) and notes notable exceptions like Lightricks (LTX) from Israel. It explicitly excludes AI avatar models such as HeyGen, Synthesia, and Tavus. The map was shared via Twitter/X and is part of a curated list of AI market maps.
Key Features
Categorizes video generation models by geography (U.S. and China)
Includes notable international exceptions (e.g., Lightricks/LTX from Israel)
Excludes AI avatar models (HeyGen, Synthesia, Tavus)
Compiled by a16z partner Justine Moore
Based on November 2025 analysis
Part of an open-source collection of AI market maps
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Provides a quick overview of the video generation model landscape
- Highlights geographic concentration of models
- Updates existing map to reflect latest November 2025 status
- Author is a recognized VC investor in AI (a16z)
Cons
- May not include all models; author explicitly asks for missing ones
- Excludes AI avatar models which are a related category
- Focus primarily on U.S. and China, less coverage of other regions
- Opinionated selection by a single investor
Best For
Market research on video generation AI landscapeCompetitive analysis for video generation startupsUnderstanding geographic distribution of video AI companiesIdentifying key players in video generation
FAQ
What is this market map?
It is a visual categorization of video generation models created by Justine Moore, a partner at a16z, updated in November 2025.
Which models are included?
The map includes many video generation models, predominantly from the U.S. and China, plus Lightricks (LTX) from Israel. The exact list is in the map image shared on Twitter.
Does it include AI avatar models?
No, it explicitly excludes AI avatar models like HeyGen, Synthesia, and Tavus.
Who created it?
Justine Moore, a partner at a16z.