Tella, an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based AI-powered video creation platform, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Gradient Ventures, with participation from AltaIR Capital, Mento VC, Lobster Capital, The Singularity Fund, and several angel investors.
Gradient Ventures is Google’s AI-focused venture capital fund, launched in 2017 to support early-stage startups developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The fund leverages Google’s extensive resources and expertise to provide capital, technical mentorship, and access to AI experts and boot camps for its portfolio companies. Gradient Ventures primarily invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds.
Tella Use of Funds
The company plans to expand its team and integrate advanced AI capabilities into its platform to automate video editing, apply effects, and enhance branding features.
About Tella
Tella is a screen recording startup that aims to bridge the gap between user-friendly recording tools and complex, traditional video editing software. The company offers a screen recording and video editing platform designed for creators, educators, entrepreneurs, and teams to produce polished video content—such as demos, tutorials, and presentations. Tella customers include Pleo and ChartHop.
Funding Details
Company: Tella HQ Inc.
Raised: $2.1M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investor: Gradient Ventures
Additional Investors: AltaIR Capital, Mento VC, Lobster Capital, The Singularity Fund, various angel investors
Company Website: https://www.tella.com/
Software Category: Video Creation / AI / Productivity Tools
Source: https://tech.eu/2025/04/22/tella-raises-2-1m-for-ai-powered-video-creation/
