New York-based Melius, which provides AI tools for generating ad campaigns, images, and videos, raised $25M, including a $20M Series A and a $5M seed (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)
New York-based startup Melius has secured $25 million in funding to expand its AI tools for generating ad campaigns, images, and videos. The investment includes a $20 million Series A round and a $5 million seed round. This capital will support the company's growth in the artificial intelligence advertising sector.
- ▪Melius raised a total of $25 million in new funding.
- ▪The funding consists of a $20 million Series A and a $5 million seed round.
- ▪The company provides AI tools for creating ad campaigns, images, and videos.
- ▪Melius is based in New York.
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