Clueso raises $10M Series A led by Dharana Capital

Clueso, a Bengaluru-based AI video startup, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Dharana Capital. Founders Future joined as a new investor, while existing backers Y Combinator and f7 Ventures contributed more than 80% of the capital.

The company builds agentic video editing tools for marketing, product demos, training, and internal communications. Its platform automates creation, editing, translation, and updates—tasks that typically require manual intervention or multiple tools. Clueso was founded by IIT Madras alumni and graduated from Y Combinator’s accelerator.

This is the second time StartupReader has covered Clueso’s funding in the past month. On 13 October, we reported the same $10 million round, though the lead investor was not yet named. The confirmation of Dharana Capital’s role adds weight: the firm, founded by former tech executives, recently closed an $11.3 million fund targeting enterprise AI startups. Its participation here suggests Clueso’s tools are seen as solving real workflow problems, not just chasing hype.

The round also reflects broader investor interest in AI video. A San Francisco-based startup, founded by TikTok alumni, raised $11 million the same week for AI-generated audio, while a Dublin-based AI startup secured $6.5 million for its own video tools. Clueso’s focus on agentic editing—automating repetitive tasks without human input—may help it stand out as the market matures.

What remains unclear is how Clueso will differentiate as competitors multiply. The company’s pitch centers on ease of use for non-technical teams, but its ability to retain customers beyond initial adoption will depend on reliability and integration with existing workflows. Watch for product updates in the coming quarters.

Sources: economictimes.indiatimes.com