UK maker of AI avatars nearly doubles valuation to $4bn after funding round
Synthesia makes digital presenters for clients to use in corporate videos and counts 70% of FTSE 100 as customersA British AI startup that makes realistic video avatars has almost doubled its valuation to $4bn (£3bn), in a boost for the UK technology sector.Synthesia was valued at $2.1bn last year...
<p>Synthesia makes digital presenters for clients to use in corporate videos and counts 70% of FTSE 100 as customers</p><p>A British AI startup that makes <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/10/ai-avatar-generator-synthesia-video-footage-shutterstock">realistic video avatars</a> has almost doubled its valuation to $4bn (£3bn), in a boost for the UK technology sector.</p><p>Synthesia was valued at $2.1bn last year and moved into new offices in central London, marking the moment with a ceremony attended by the Sadiq Khan, the city’s mayor, and Peter Kyle, then technology secretary.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/26/uk-ai-startup-synthesia-almost-doubles-valuation-4bn-funding-round-corporate-video-avatars">Continue reading...</a>
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