Clipto Raises $15M in Funding

Clipto, a San Francisco-based startup building a privacy-first AI memory layer for video, has raised $15 million in funding at a $250 million post-money valuation. The company, which specializes in software that enables users to index and search private video libraries using on-device AI, announced the round alongside the launch of its new Windows and Android applications.

Investors

Participants in the round include HSG (formerly Sequoia China), GL Ventures, EnvisionX Capital, Palm Drive Capital, Hans Tung, Lu Zhang, and 522 Ventures.

Clipto Use of Funds

Clipto plans to use the capital to build out its infrastructure, enabling individuals and AI agents to instantly search, understand, and work with their private media libraries without compromising data privacy.

About Clipto

Founded in 2023 by CEO Henry Kang, Clipto provides a platform that transforms raw video and audio into a searchable memory layer for AI. By utilizing proprietary on-device AI, the company allows users to organize and query unstructured personal media while maintaining total privacy.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://clipto.com

Company: Clipto
Raised: $15M
Funding Date: August 31, 2026
Additional Investors: HSG, GL Ventures, EnvisionX Capital, Palm Drive Capital, Hans Tung, Lu Zhang, 522 Ventures
Company Website: https://www.clipto.com
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359768