ChatCut secures $1.35 million in a seed funding round led by ZhenFund to develop its AI-enabled video creation platform.
Amount Raised
$1.35 Million
Round Type
Seed
United StatesSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language Processinginformation technology & servicesInvestors
Description
ChatCut, a US-based video editing startup, has raised $1.35 million in a seed funding round anchored by ZhenFund, with participation from Antler. The funds will help ChatCut evolve from editing to a broader AI-enabled video creation platform. Founded by Kaiwen Li and Alima Strickland, ChatCut utilizes conversational AI to turn natural-language prompts into professional edits. This marks a significant step in enhancing their technology to streamline video production workflows.
Quick answer
ChatCut raised $1.35 Million in a Seed round, dated October 22, 2025. Investors: Zhenfund and Antler. ChatCut is based in United States.
- How much did ChatCut raise?
- ChatCut raised $1.35 Million in a Seed round on October 22, 2025.
- Who invested in ChatCut?
- Zhenfund and Antler are named as investors in this round.
- What does ChatCut do?
- ChatCut is a US-based video editing startup that utilizes conversational AI to transform natural language prompts into professional video edits.
- Where is ChatCut based and how big is it?
- ChatCut is based in United States. Fundz records about 4 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at ChatCut?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at ChatCut, including the Filmmaker & AI Video Technologist / CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Natural Language Processing and information technology & services around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as ChatCut that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Cursor raised $2.3B (Funding Round) on November 13, 2025.
- Zeligate raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on November 6, 2025.
- WIZ.AI raised $10M (Series B) on November 5, 2025.
- Socratix AI raised $4.1M (Seed) on October 29, 2025.
- Fundamento raised $1.9M (Seed) on October 17, 2025.
- Forgent AI raised $5.1M (Pre-Seed) on September 23, 2025.
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