Generative AI video editing startup OpusClip has raised $20 million in funding led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 to enhance its innovative AI-driven video production tools.

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OpusClip, a generative AI video editing startup based in San Francisco, has secured $20 million in a financing round led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2. Established in 2022, OpusClip has created an innovative multimodal AI tool aimed at facilitating the production of short videos optimized for social media platforms. The technology enables users to input text prompts to identify and extract meaningful video clips, which the AI evaluates based on current social media engagement trends. This feature allows users to compile high-engagement videos by merging selected clips seamlessly.

OpusClip's cofounder and CEO, Young Zhao, previously operated as a talent agent, which provided him with valuable insights into the creator economy. He emphasized the mission of democratizing the video editing process using AI technology, ensuring that creators globally have access to user-friendly tools for video content creation. Zhao also highlighted the growing challenge of aligning video supply with the burgeoning demand for social media content. With an aim to eliminate the steep learning curve associated with traditional editing software, OpusClip seeks to streamline video production to just a few clicks.

Industry Overview

In the United States, the demand for video content creation has surged, driven by the widespread adoption of social media platforms. This rise in demand is largely attributable to the increasing consumer preference for video over tex