Kling AI
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About
Kling AI is a Beijing-based generative video model developer being carved out from Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou as an independent entity, with plans for a Hong Kong listing within roughly 12 months 123. The company’s model produces short films and clips from text and image prompts and is used by filmmakers, advertisers, and creative studios 23.
Disclaimer: This is a lean profile built from initial round coverage and may be expanded as more information becomes available.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Strategic | $2B | CPE, Tencent, CITIC Securities | Alibaba Cloud, Baidu, Huace Film & TV, General Atlantic 123 |
The transaction values Kling AI at roughly $18 billion post-money, with Kuaishou retaining a majority stake after the raise 12. Coverage indicates the round could extend toward $3 billion if additional strategics come in 3.
What Investors Say
No independently sourced investor quotes found in the initial round coverage.
What Founders Say
No independently sourced founder quotes found in the initial round coverage.
Sources
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South China Morning Post, “China’s Kling AI nears US$3 billion round at US$18 billion valuation: sources,” July 1, 2026 (updated July 2). Accessed July 2026. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3359059/chinas-kling-ai-nears-us3-billion-round-us18-billion-valuation-sources↩↩↩
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The Next Web, “Kling AI $2 billion Kuaishou spinoff video,” July 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://thenextweb.com/news/kling-ai-2-billion-kuaishou-spinoff-video↩↩↩↩
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TechNode, “Kuaishou’s Kling AI raises nearly $3 billion in funding,” July 3, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://technode.com/2026/07/03/kuaishous-kling-ai-raises-nearly-3-billion-in-funding/↩↩↩↩