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

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

Clipto builds AI-powered search for massive video libraries, letting users search video content like text. The three-year-old San Francisco startup hit $15M ARR and profitability before raising a $15M all-equity round at a $250M post-money valuation. Backers include HSG (formerly Sequoia China), GL Ventures, and others. The post doesn't disclose technical details or customer names. Adobe, Apple, and Google are all building similar features, so the standalone product bet is still unproven.