Kling AI raises $2.98B at $18B post-money valuation, with parent Kuaishou retaining majority control and voting rights.
Amount Raised
$2.98 Billion
Round Type
Venture
ChinaVideoArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDescription
Beijing Kling, the AI video unit of Kuaishou Technology, completed a fundraising round of approximately 19.8 billion yuan (US$2.98 billion) on October 30, 2026. The deal values the business at roughly US$15 billion pre-money and US$18 billion post-money. Kuaishou will retain two-thirds of the equity and 52.45% of the voting rights through its holding vehicle Lucky Labs, maintaining operational control while outside capital funds the next phase of generative video development.
Quick answer
Kling AI raised $2.98 Billion in a funding round, dated October 30, 2026. Kling AI is based in China.
- How much did Kling AI raise?
- Kling AI raised $2.98 Billion in a funding round on October 30, 2026.
- What does Kling AI do?
- Kling AI is a generative AI video platform that offers 4K video clips based on text prompts.
- Where is Kling AI based and how big is it?
- Kling AI is based in China. Fundz records about 190 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Kling AI?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at Kling AI, including the Senior Partnerships Manager. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Video and Artificial Intelligence around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Kling AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Sand.ai raised $200M (Series A) on November 5, 2026.
- NationA raised $5.9M (Series A) on October 22, 2026.
- Vision Makers raised $4M (Seed) on November 14, 2026.
- SINPRO Intelligent Technology raised $15M (Series B) on November 13, 2026.
- Vumedi raised $140M (Series B) on November 13, 2026.
- mistEO raised $1.9M (Seed) on November 12, 2026.
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