# Synthesia

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/synthesia

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.synthesia.io
- Total disclosed funding: $516M
- Latest round: Series E (Dec 16, 2025)
- Investors on record: 18

## About

Founded in 2017 and based in London, UK, Synthesia Limited operates as an AI video generation platform that enables businesses to create professional videos using AI avatars, voices, and scripts without cameras, microphones, or studios. Based in the UK, Synthesia Limited enables businesses to create AI-generated videos using avatars, scripts, and voice technology. Founded in 2017 by Co-founder Prof. Lourdes Agapito, Prof. Matt Niessner, Steffen Tjerrild, Vanesa Salamon, and CEO Victor Riparbelli, Synthesia Limited operates from London, UK. In October 2025, Synthesia Limited raised USD 200 million in series E funding co-led by Nventures and GV, New investor Evantic Capital, with participation from New Enterprise Associates, MMC Ventures, Sequoia Capital, World Innovation Lab, Atlassian Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Accel, and PSP Partners, Air Street Capital, Hedosophia. Synthesia specializes in AI-driven video generation, offering a platform that enables users to create professional-quality videos without the need for traditional filming equipment, actors, or studios. The core offering of the company is its AI Video Generator, which harnesses advanced artificial intelligence to produce videos in over 140 languages within minutes. This innovation serves various end use cases, including employee training, sales enablement, marketing content, and customer service communication. Notably, Synthesia's platform provides tools such as customizable avatars, instant voiceovers, and multilingual translation capabilities, allowing organizations to develop engaging training materials and marketing videos that resonate with diverse audiences. The company's client base spans global enterprises, educational institutions, and various sectors seeking to enhance their communication strategies, with significant penetration in markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's revenue model predominantly revolves around subscription-based plans, catering to a diverse clientele that ranges from small businesses to large enterprises. Clients engage with the platform through various pricing tiers, which offer features such as access to a library of avatars, video templates, and AI voice options. The structure of transactions typically involves monthly or annual subscriptions, providing businesses with predictable operational costs associated with video creation. For instance, a corporate client might subscribe to a plan that includes a set number of video creation minutes per month, along with additional customization options for branding and localization. Synthesia's focus on providing high-quality, scalable video solutions positions it favorably within the rapidly expanding market for AI-generated content, ensuring it meets the demands of clients looking for efficient communication tools. The company will use the October 2025 funding to expand beyond training videos into marketing and advertising content.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Dec 16, 2025, $200M — Accel, Kleiner Perkins, New Enterprise Associates, Hong Shan, MMC Ventures, FirstMark Capital, GV, PSP Partners, World Innovation Lab, Nventures, Hedosophia, Air Street Capital, Atlassian Ventures, Evantic Capital
- Series D, Dec 18, 2024, $161M — Accel, Kleiner Perkins, New Enterprise Associates, MMC Ventures, FirstMark Capital, GV, PSP Partners, World Innovation Lab, Atlassian Ventures
- Series C, Jun 9, 2023, $90M — Accel, Kleiner Perkins, FirstMark Capital, GV, NVentures
- Series B, Nov 1, 2021, $50M — Kleiner Perkins, MMC Ventures, FirstMark Capital, GV, Seedcamp, LDV Capital
- Series A, Feb 12, 2021, $13M — MMC Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Seedcamp, LDV Capital, Tiny Super Computer Investment Company
- Seed, Apr 2, 2019, $3.1M — MMC Ventures, Seedcamp, LDV Capital, Tiny Super Computer Investment Company, Vas Ventures

## Investors

- MMC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mmc-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E
- Seedcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedcamp) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- LDV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ldv-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Tiny Super Computer Investment Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiny-super-computer-investment-company) — Seed, Series A
- Vas Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vas-ventures) — Seed
- FirstMark Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firstmark-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- NVentures — Series C, Series E
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series D, Series E
- PSP Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/psp-partners) — Series D, Series E
- World Innovation Lab — Series D, Series E
- Atlassian Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlassian-ventures) — Series D, Series E
- Hong Shan — Series E
- Hedosophia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hedosophia) — Series E
- Air Street Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/air-street-capital) — Series E
- Evantic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/evantic-capital) — Series E