Clipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M

AITopTools Editorial TeamAugust 31, 2026

What changed

Clipto, a three-year-old startup, uses AI to search very large video libraries and is now valued at $250 million. The company says it reached $15 million in annual recurring revenue and became profitable before raising a further $15 million.

What this means for you

Video teams may be able to find material across huge archives more quickly, although the supplied information does not explain pricing, availability, or how the search works. The funding and profitability figures show strong business momentum for the company.

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