Chinese AI video startup Kling raises $2 billion in seed funding to expand operations and enhance its AI video production business.
Amount Raised
$2 Billion
Round Type
Seed
Description
Chinese startup Kling has raised $2 billion in seed funding as part of an ambitious expansion plan to develop its AI-powered video production business. The funding will support Kling's growth amid increasing competition in the generative visual content market. With this funding round, Kling's valuation reached around $15 billion. The company competes with platforms like Seedance owned by ByteDance.
Quick answer
Kling raised $2 Billion in a Seed round, dated July 2, 2026.
- How much did Kling raise?
- Kling raised $2 Billion in a Seed round on July 2, 2026.
- What does Kling do?
- Kling is a Chinese AI video startup that allows users to produce videos and short films through text commands.
- Where is Kling based and how big is it?
- Fundz records about 51 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Video and Audio around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Kling that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Robai raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on July 28, 2026.
- Elorian raised $55M (Seed) on July 16, 2026.
- PixVerse raised $439M (Series C) on July 14, 2026.
- Kling AI raised $2.8B (Funding Round) on July 3, 2026.
- Deeply raised $1.6M (Seed) on June 15, 2026.
- TrueFan AI raised $10M (Series A) on June 4, 2026.
Who to call at Kling, and when
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