Clouted Raises $7M Seed

Clouted, an Los Angeles-based startup that provides an AI-powered virality engine for automating short-form video content, has raised $7 million in seed funding.

Investors

The funding round was led by Slow Ventures, with participation from Gold House Ventures, Weekend Fund, Peak XV's Surge, AppWorks, Antler, Hustle Fund, and other angels from the a16z Speedrun accelerator.

Clouted Use of Funds

While specific financial allocations were not detailed, the company intends to use the capital to scale its distribution intelligence platform and expand the capabilities of its AI-driven virality engine to support more consumer and entertainment brands.

About Clouted

Founded by CEO Justin Banusing, Clouted offers a full-stack platform that combines human creativity with AI-driven strategy. The company helps brands, creators, and marketers by combining a human network of 100,000 gig creators for video editing with an AI platform that performs real-time distribution testing across social media platforms. By using a network of gig creators to produce clips and an algorithmic engine to run micro-experiments on social platforms, the company aims to optimize content reach and engagement for its clients.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://clouted.ai

Company: Clouted
Raised: $7M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 20, 2026
Lead Investor: Slow Ventures
Additional Investors: Gold House Ventures, Weekend Fund, Peak XV's Surge, AppWorks, Antler, Hustle Fund
Company Website: https://clouted.ai
Software Category: Marketing Technology
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