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Synthesia just hit $4B valuation — nearly doubling in 12 months. The London-based AI video platform raised $200M Series E, jumping from $2.1B to $4B valuation. Unlike most AI startups burning cash, Synthesia crossed $100M ARR in April 2025. • $200M Series E led by GV (Google Ventures) • $4B valuation (up 90% from $2.1B in 2025) • $100M+ ARR with enterprise clients like Bosch, Merck, SAP • Structured employee secondary sale via Nasdaq How it happened — Founder steps: • Started with AI avatar tech for corporate training (2017) • Focused on enterprise wedge vs consumer market • Built sticky B2B product with measurable ROI • Crossed $100M ARR milestone (April 2025) • Existing investors doubled down in Series E Takeaway: Enterprise AI with clear ROI metrics attracts repeat investment at premium valuations. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/synthesia-hits-4b-valuation-lets-employees-cash-in/ #startups#funding Brewed by Startup Beaker.