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Funding RSS ↗WizStudio reaches USD 400,000 in ARR three months after launch
On 2026/3/18, LinkedIn reported that AI video tool WizStudio reached USD 400,000 in ARR three months after launch. It did not disclose funding or valuation.
Higgsfield reaches USD 200 million ARR
On 2026/1/16, TechCrunch reported that cinematic AI video company Higgsfield had reached USD 200 million in annual recurring revenue at a USD 1.3 billion valuation. It was founded by a former Snap executive and did not disclose specific investors.
Kling AI exceeds USD 20 million revenue in month 12 of the previous year and USD 240 million ARR
On 2026/1/13, Baijiahao reported that Kuaishou’s AI video company Kling AI had exceeded USD 20 million in revenue in month 12 of the previous year and USD 240 million ARR. It had announced ARR above USD 100 million in 2025/3 and recently released Kling O1, the world’s first unified multimodal video model.
Higgsfield reaches USD 100 million ARR
On 2025/12/5, LinkedIn reported that cinematic AI video company Higgsfield had reached USD 100 million in annual recurring revenue. It did not disclose its funding round, investors or valuation.
Pollo AI reaches USD 20 million in ARR
On 2025/12/5, NetEase reported that Pollo AI disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 20 million in the AI Video & Image sector.
Pollo AI raises USD 14 million, exceeds USD 20 million annualized revenue, with more than 20 million registered users, 6 million monthly active users and 200 thousand daily active users
On 2025/12/4, a WeChat public account reported that AI video generation product Pollo AI had raised USD 14 million in Series A funding led by Gaocheng Capital, with follow-on participation from ZhenFund, bringing total funding to USD 14 million. Annualized revenue exceeded USD 20 million, registered users exceeded 20 million, and it had broken even.
MovieFlow’s first 50 days: USD 15 thousand marketing spend brings nearly 400 thousand users and more than USD 50 thousand revenue
AI video generation platform MovieFlow launched globally on 9/28. Within 50 days, just USD 15 thousand marketing spend brought nearly 400 thousand registered users and more than USD 50 thousand revenue, with ROI of 3.3 and coverage of 200 countries and regions.
ImagineArt reaches USD 20 million in ARR
On 2025/10/31, LinkedIn reported that ImagineArt disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 20 million in the AI Video & Image sector.
Synthesia reaches USD 2 million ARR
On 2025/10/29, LinkedIn reported that UK AI video generation company Synthesia had reached USD 2 million in annual recurring revenue. It did not disclose its funding round, investors or valuation.
ChatCut raises USD 1.35 million in seed funding led by ZhenFund with participation from Antler
Conversational AI video editing platform ChatCut, based in Austin, raised USD 1.35 million in seed funding, led by ZhenFund with participation from Antler. The funds support infrastructure expansion, platform improvements, and growth of the AI and engineering teams.
Aishi Technology raises CNY 100 million in Series B+ funding and exceeds USD 40 million in ARR
On 2025/10/17, a WeChat official account reported that AI video company Aishi Technology raised CNY 100 million in Series B+ funding and exceeded USD 40 million in ARR, with PixVerse and Paiwo AI surpassing one hundred million users. Its previous Series B round exceeded USD 60 million. Public materials did not provide a reliable aggregate for all historical funding.
PixVerse reaches USD 40 million ARR
On 2025/10/17, NetEase reported that AI video generation platform PixVerse had reached USD 40 million in annual recurring revenue. It also disclosed Series B funding without a specific amount. Investors and valuation were undisclosed.
OpenAI discloses latest business progress
On 2025/10/10, TechCrunch reported that US company OpenAI had disclosed its latest business progress. Downloads of AI video app Sora were growing faster than early ChatGPT downloads. This signal did not provide quantifiable revenue or funding data.
Aishi Technology raises USD 60 million Series B; product subscriptions cover costs and global users exceed 100 million
On 2025/9/14, East Money reported that AI video generation company Aishi Technology had raised more than USD 60 million in Series B funding led by Alibaba. Founder Wang Changhu said product subscription revenue covered costs and global users exceeded 100 million.
Higgsfield AI reaches USD 50 million revenue run rate, with 11 million users and more than 100 products
On 2025/9/13, X reported that cinematic AI video company Higgsfield AI had reached a USD 50 million revenue run rate within five months and raised USD 50 million. It had 11 million users and had released more than 100 products, including image model Higgsfield Soul and AI K-pop idol KION.
Higgsfield reaches USD 50 million in ARR
On 2025/9/12, X reported that Higgsfield disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 50 million in the AI Video & Image sector.
Raised $50M with 11M users in 5 months
On 2025/9/12, according to X, Higgsfield reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Video & Image sector.
Higgsfield AI raises USD 50 million Series A, reaches 11 million users and more than 1.2 billion social impressions
On 2025/9/10, LinkedIn reported that cinematic AI video creation company Higgsfield AI had raised USD 50 million in Series A funding led by GFT Ventures, with participation from BroadLight, Menlo Ventures and others. It gained 11 million users within months and more than 1.2 billion social impressions.
Synthesia reaches USD 100 million ARR
On 2025/8/27, X reported that UK AI video generation company Synthesia had reached USD 100 million in annual recurring revenue and disclosed Series D funding without an amount. It did not disclose valuation or investors.
Vid reaches USD 1 million ARR
On 2025/7/13, ARR Club reported that AI video editing platform Vid had disclosed USD 1 million in annual recurring revenue. It helps creators quickly edit and optimize short videos.
Openart reaches USD 20 million in ARR
On 2025/7/10, ARR Club reported that Openart disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 20 million in the AI Video & Image sector.
Mootion raises tens of millions of CNY in strategic funding, bringing total funding to nearly CNY one hundred million
On 2025/7/3, ZFinance reported that AI video generation platform Mootion had raised tens of millions of CNY in strategic funding, bringing total funding to nearly CNY one hundred million, with Flow Capital as exclusive financial adviser. Source Code Capital, Sinovation Ventures and others listed in the report were existing shareholders, not individually confirmed as investors in this round.
Company reaches USD 13 million revenue in a year with team of just 22
In 2024, LinkedIn reported that AI video generation platform Creati, founded by Ella Zhang, had reached USD 13 million ARR within a year with just 22 team members. It had 130 thousand paying users, 2 million monthly active users and 200 million video generations. Revenue grew 700% in 2024, with USD 130 million cumulative funding.
Submagic reaches USD 8 million in ARR
On 2025/6/26, ARR Club reported that Submagic disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 8 million in the AI Video & Image sector.