Synthesia Raises $200 Million at a $4 Billion Valuation

Synthesia is a leading AI video creation platform that aims to make video production simple and accessible for everyone. Operating on a model that turns text into professional-quality video, the company's platform allows users to create realistic videos with AI avatars in minutes, eliminating the need for cameras, microphones, or actors. The service is used by businesses for a variety of needs, including corporate training, marketing, and internal communications, supporting content creation in over 140 languages.

Synthesia has raised $200 million in its latest funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $4 billion. The round was led by GV Management Company and included participation from existing investors such as Accel and Sequoia Capital.

Synthesia, headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom, was founded in 2017 by Victor Riparbelli, Lourdes Agapito, Matthias Niessner, and Steffen Tjerrild. In 2023, the company joined the unicorn club. Synthesia plans to use the capital to enhance its enterprise-focused AI video tools, expanding its reach beyond its current stronghold in corporate training to build out more comprehensive tools for marketing, advertising, and internal communications.