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Valuations of generative artificial intelligence startups appear to be coming down—slightly.
The latest example is Synthesia, which helps companies create AI videos. It’s raising $150 million in funding at a valuation of $2.1 billion after the investment, double its valuation from 17 months ago, according to a person involved in the deal. While the valuation may seem high, it’s actually far lower than valuations many startups were getting earlier this year and last year, as a multiple of their revenue.
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