Sume, an AI video agent startup, has closed a Pre-Seed round with a valuation over $14M, led by Founders Inc, to enhance its video production technology.
Round Type
Pre-Seed
United StatesVideoArtificial IntelligenceInvestors
Description
Sume, a startup based in the United States developing autonomous AI video agents for marketing, has successfully closed a Pre-Seed investment round. The funding, led by Founders Inc, aims to optimize its Sume Agent platform. This platform helps brands automate high-volume video production. Sume intends to use the capital to scale its service in the competitive marketing technology space.
Quick answer
Sume raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Seed round, dated August 26, 2026. Investors: Futureplay, Founders Inc, Kakao Ventures and Bass Ventures. Sume is based in United States.
- How much did Sume raise?
- Sume raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Seed round on August 26, 2026.
- Who invested in Sume?
- Futureplay, Founders Inc, Kakao Ventures and Bass Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Sume do?
- Sume is a startup based in the United States developing autonomous AI video agents for large-scale marketing content.
- Where is Sume based and how big is it?
- Sume is based in United States. Fundz records about 3 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Sume?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Sume, including the Co-Founder. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Video and Artificial Intelligence around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Sume that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Preview raised $10M (Seed) on August 14, 2026.
- PixVerse raised $439M (Series C) on July 14, 2026.
- LivSyn Robotics raised $15M (Series A) on October 10, 2026.
- Orbio raised $1.2M (Seed) on October 10, 2026.
- Besso raised $4.8M (Seed) on October 9, 2026.
- Autentic AI raised $1.7M (Pre-Seed) on October 9, 2026.
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