Videotto, a Singapore-based AI-native video editing solutions startup, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from East Ventures.
Videotto was founded by two 18-year-old entrepreneurs, Tay Yao Ming (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer) and Ian Lee (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer). It was born out of the founders’ personal frustration with the complexity of traditional video editing tools.
“Last year, I was running a podcast on interviewing young founders, but it took me 20 hours to edit a single podcast and turn it into short-form clips. This is when I got the idea and approached Ian to build an AI Video Automation Platform together. Now Videotto serves to level the playing field for creators globally, redefining how content is produced at scale and making professional video creation accessible to everyone, from individual creators to global brands,” said Tay Yao Ming, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Videotto.
Videotto leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to make video editing simple and effortless. Instead of spending hours cutting clips or adding effects manually, users can upload their long video footage and let the system do the heavy lifting. The platform automatically selects the best moments, adds stylish captions, arranges scenes smoothly, adjusts sound and lighting, and even transitions.
Videotto can also generate multiple short videos optimized for different social media platforms, helping users instantly tailor their content for each channel. Over time, the platform learns each user’s editing style and preferences, making it easier to produce polished, ready-to-share videos with just a few clicks.
The product will be showcased at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025 from 29 to 31 October 2025, under the booths of Singapore Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic. It will mark the team’s first public demonstration of their technology.
“We had a great first meeting with Yao Ming and Ian. It was impressive to see how they think about their business and their commitment to making it work,” said Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at East Ventures. “I met Yao Ming a few weeks ago during the POL-ITE Entrepreneurs’ Challenge Dialogue organized by ACE.SG, which was part of the ESR Committee 3’s engagement with Minister of State Dinesh Vasu Dash, ACE.sg CEO Patrick Lim, and a group of entrepreneurs. His pitch left a strong impression on me. After the event, I decided to invest the next day.”
“This investment reflects our founder-first thesis — innovation can come from anyone, regardless of age or background, as long as there is genuine passion and a problem worth solving. At East Ventures, we believe that AI is not just a technology, but a tool to level the playing field and empower individuals like them to create meaningful impact,” Willson added.
Videotto.com is powered by a focused four-person strike team. Alongside cofounders Yao Ming and Ian, two young AI prodigies, Felix Isaac Lim and Chong Kah Hian, push through 100-hour workweeks to harden infrastructure and scale systems architecture. With newly secured funding, Videotto is doubling down: accelerating product development, expanding world-class technical talent, and aggressively acquiring high-value clients across the region.
