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Topview is one of a few up-and-coming platforms focused on AI-generated videos

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Published Sat, Nov 15, 2025 · 11:58 AM
    • Jensen Wu (above), co-founder and CEO of Topview, said he company is making positive gross profit margins on every user.
    • Jensen Wu (above), co-founder and CEO of Topview, said he company is making positive gross profit margins on every user. PHOTO: TOPVIEW

    TOPVIEW, an artificial intelligence (AI) video editing tool valued at US$30.7 million, wants to do for videos what Canva has done for graphic design.

    Launched in 2024, the Singapore-based firm is one of a few up-and-coming platforms focused on AI-generated videos. Across Asia, some 15 companies have secured over US$10 million in funding each since 2016.

    Co-founded by Jensen Wu and Albert Chen, both former Alibaba executives, Topview offers an AI editor that lets brands create anything from user-generated content and video ads – complete with scripts – to AI livestreaming hosts in just under five minutes.

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