🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 44/2025
Synthesia raised USD 200 million in a venture funding round in October 2025, reaching a valuation of USD 4 billion. The round was backed by Google Ventures (GV). The raise positions Synthesia among the most highly valued AI video generation companies in Europe.
Synthesia — key deal facts
| Company | Synthesia |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Amount raised | USD 200m |
| Valuation | USD 4b |
| Round | Venture – Series Unknown |
| Investors | Google Ventures (GV) |
| Sectors | Artificial Intelligence |
Who invested in Synthesia?
Google Ventures (GV) participated in the round as the disclosed investor. GV's involvement signals continued institutional conviction in enterprise AI video infrastructure from one of the most active corporate venture arms in the technology sector.
What does Synthesia do?
Synthesia is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Victor Riparbelli, Steffen Tjerrild, Matthias Niessner, and Lourdes Agapito. The company operates a browser-based platform that converts text into professional, multilingual videos using AI-generated avatars and voice synthesis. Its core product, Synthesia Studio, offers more than 230 synthetic avatars and supports video creation in over 160 languages, eliminating the need for cameras, actors, or production crews. Primary use cases include enterprise training, employee onboarding, and internal communications.
Synthesia valuation & multiples
No existing multiples data was provided for this deal. Comparable EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA ranges for AI software and synthetic media platforms can be explored on the relevant sector multiples pages on DealMatrix. Analysts and investors are invited to consult those pages for up-to-date benchmarking context.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Synthesia raise in its Venture – Series Unknown?
Synthesia raised USD 200 million in a venture funding round in October 2025.
What is Synthesia's valuation?
Synthesia was valued at USD 4 billion in connection with this funding round.
Who invested in Synthesia?
Google Ventures (GV) is the disclosed investor in this round.
When was Synthesia founded and where is it based?
Synthesia was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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