AI video generation startup Higgsfield raised $80 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. Investors Accel, GFT Ventures, and Menlo Ventures participated in the Series A extension, bringing the company’s annual revenue run rate to $200 million. Higgsfield integrates third-party models and focuses on applications for specific industries.

The AI video generation sector is booming, with Higgsfield, Runway, and Synthesia leading the charge. OpenAI’s Sora is among the AI-native social media platforms emerging. Higgsfield’s proprietary “reasoning engine” maintains consistency in AI-generated characters and branding. Social media marketers make up 85% of Higgsfield’s user base.

Founded in 2023, Higgsfield launched its browser-based product in March 2025, experiencing rapid growth. GFT Ventures invested in Higgsfield due to the high demand for AI-generated content, potentially surpassing Hollywood. The company plans to expand internationally, increase research and development, and grow its workforce to 300 employees by the end of the year.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: AI video startup Higgsfield hits $1.3 billion valuation with latest funding