London-based AI video platform Synthesia has successfully raised $200 million in a Series E funding round led by Google Ventures, bringing the company’s valuation to $4 billion. This significant investment also includes participation from new investors such as Evantic, a venture capital firm established by former Sequoia investors, and Hedosophia. Existing investors also contributed, including NVentures, the venture capital arm of Nvidia, along with notable firms like Accel, Kleiner Perkins, NEA, PSP Growth, and Air Street Capital.
Founded in 2017, Synthesia specializes in developing software that generates AI-driven video content, creating lifelike avatars for both internal and external company communications. This latest funding round elevates the company’s total funding to over $500 million. Previously, Synthesia raised $180 million in January 2025, achieving a valuation of $2.1 billion at that time.
The funds from this new round will be allocated towards the development of a new category of conversational AI products aimed at enhancing organizational learning and employee upskilling. Victor Riparbelli, CEO of Synthesia, commented on the company’s vision, stating, “We see a rare convergence of two major shifts: a technology shift with AI agents becoming more capable and a market shift where upskilling and internal knowledge sharing have become board-level priorities. Market opportunities like this do not come along often.”
Last year, Synthesia was reportedly in discussions with software giant Adobe regarding a potential acquisition valued at approximately $3 billion. However, the negotiations did not culminate in an agreement, as reported by The Information.
As part of this funding round, Synthesia will also allow its employees the opportunity to sell secondary shares, further enhancing employee engagement and investment in the company’s future. The strategic focus on conversational AI aligns with the growing demand for innovative solutions in corporate training and knowledge management, reflecting a significant shift in how organizations approach learning in the digital age.
