====== Synthesia ======

Synthesia is the world's leading enterprise AI video platform, enabling businesses to create studio-quality videos using AI-generated avatars and voiceovers without cameras, studios, or actors. Founded in **2017** in London by **Victor Riparbelli**, **Steffen Tjerrild**, **Lourdes Agapito**, and **Matthias Niessner**, the company has raised over **$536 million** in total funding and reached a **$4 billion valuation** as of January 2026. ((Source: [[https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/synthesia-hits-4b-valuation-lets-employees-cash-in/|TechCrunch - Synthesia Hits $4B Valuation]]))

Synthesia serves over **60,000 customers** including more than **60% of Fortune 100 companies** and has surpassed **$100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR)** as of April 2025. ((Source: [[https://www.synthesia.io/post/synthesia-secures-180m-in-series-d-funding|Synthesia - Series D Funding Announcement]]))

===== Features =====

Synthesia provides a comprehensive AI video creation platform: ((Source: [[https://www.synthesia.io/features|Synthesia Features]]))

  * **230+ stock AI avatars** -- diverse library representing various ethnicities, ages, and professions
  * **Custom digital twins** -- enterprise customers can create personalized avatars via studio sessions
  * **400+ AI voices** in **160+ languages** and accents
  * **Voice cloning** -- replicate a specific voice for brand-consistent narration
  * **AI dubbing** -- automatic translation and lip-syncing of existing videos
  * **Text-to-video** -- generate videos from scripts, documents, PDFs, PowerPoint files, URLs, or plain text ideas
  * **AI Script Assistant** -- generates draft scripts based on topic, tone, and objective
  * **250+ templates** -- pre-built layouts for training, sales, HR, and corporate communications
  * **Brand customization** -- add logos, colors, backgrounds, and brand elements
  * **Micro-gestures** -- avatars display natural movements including nodding, eyebrow raises, and hand gestures
  * **One-click translation** -- localize videos into 160+ languages instantly
  * **Real-time collaboration** -- team workspaces for creating, commenting, and reviewing
  * **Analytics** -- track video engagement and viewer behavior
  * **LMS integrations** -- embed in Workday Learning, Docebo, TalentLMS, and Articulate 360

===== Synthesia 3.0 =====

Launched in early 2026, Synthesia 3.0 introduced: ((Source: [[https://mitsoftware.com/en/blog/What-is-Synthesiaio/|MIT Software - What is Synthesia]]))

  * **Video Agents** -- interactive AI-powered videos that respond to viewer questions in real-time
  * **AI Playground** -- access to multiple generative models including Sora 2, Veo 3.1, and FLUX.2
  * **Enhanced avatars** -- promptable with Veo 3.1 and Express-2 gesture system for more natural delivery
  * **Screen recording** integration with AI avatar narration

===== Enterprise Use Cases =====

Synthesia has found its primary market in **enterprise training and communications**: ((Source: [[https://www.synthesia.io/post/ai-video-for-learning|Synthesia - AI Video for Learning]]))

  * **Training Videos** -- convert manuals, policies, and onboarding materials into engaging multilingual video courses. Updates can be made in minutes rather than re-filming.
  * **Corporate Communications** -- leadership announcements, internal updates, and company-wide messaging with consistent, professional delivery.
  * **Marketing and Sales** -- localized product demos, investment plan presentations with clickable hotspots, and customer testimonials.
  * **Customer Support** -- software tutorials, onboarding walkthroughs, and FAQ videos.
  * **Manufacturing** -- safety procedures, process documentation, and operational flows.
  * **Emergency Training** -- simulated scenarios for crisis preparedness.

Enterprise clients include **Bosch**, **Merck**, **SAP**, and numerous Fortune 100 companies. The platform is reported to save up to **90% of video production time and cost** compared to traditional methods. ((Source: [[https://www.synthesia.io|Synthesia Official Website]]))

===== Pricing =====

^ Plan ^ Monthly Price (Annual) ^ Video Minutes/Year ^ Avatars ^ Key Features ^
| Free | $0 | 36 (3/month) | 6 | Basic testing and evaluation |
| Starter | $18/month | 180 | 90+ | Small creators, basic features |
| Creator | $59/month | 360 | 140+ | Professionals and small businesses, premium features |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | 230+ + custom | Full platform, custom avatars, SSO, dedicated support |

((Source: [[https://filmora.wondershare.com/video-editor-review/synthesia-ai-video-generator.html|Filmora - Synthesia Review]]))

===== Funding History =====

Synthesia has raised over **$536 million** across multiple rounds: ((Source: [[https://tracxn.com/d/companies/synthesia/|Tracxn - Synthesia Profile]]))

  * **Series C** -- led by Accel
  * **Series D** (January 2025): **$180 million** led by NEA, with participation from GV, MMC Ventures, FirstMark, WiL, Atlassian Ventures, and PSP Growth. Valued the company at **$2.1 billion**. ((Source: [[https://www.synthesia.io/post/synthesia-secures-180m-in-series-d-funding|Synthesia - Series D]]))
  * **Series E** (January 2026): **$200 million** led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Accel, NEA, NVentures (Nvidia), Air Street Capital, PSP Growth, Evantic, and Hedosophia. Valued at **$4 billion**. ((Source: [[https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/synthesia-hits-4b-valuation-lets-employees-cash-in/|TechCrunch - Synthesia $4B Valuation]]))

Key investors include Accel, NEA, GV, Kleiner Perkins, Nvidia's NVentures, MMC Ventures, and FirstMark.

The company generates **millions of AI video minutes every month** and has over **1 million registered users**. Thousands of users create custom avatars every week. ((Source: [[https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victorriparbelli_today-is-a-big-milestone-for-synthesia-we-activity-7285229211991109632-9si4|Victor Riparbelli LinkedIn - Series D]]))

===== See Also =====

  * [[runway|Runway]]
  * [[heygen|HeyGen]]
  * [[ai_video_generation|AI Video Generation]]

===== References =====