LeadStory, an AI-powered news streaming platform, has raised $2.75 million in Seed funding to advance its innovative AI video search functionality, delivering accurate, verified news content to a global audience of 10 million.
LeadStory raises $2.75M in Seed funding led by Checker Media.
AI video search delivers trusted news clips, combating hallucinations.
Partners with CBS, CNBC, Reuters, and Euronews for content.
Funding to expand AI functionality and global audience reach.
FAST channels available on Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO.
Selected by Mercedes-Benz for in-car video news experience.
LeadStory’s $2.75 million Seed funding round, announced on July 18, 2025, was led by Checker Media, with participation from American Public Media Group’s Horizon Fund and CP Ventures. The funds will enhance its AI video search, LeadStory ASK, and expand its 10 million-strong global audience. Jesse Angelo, CEO of Checker Media, stated: “The era of AI-powered search is here - but when it comes to video News, the results from the existing platforms are woeful. LeadStory has solved a critical and growing problem in the ecosystem by quickly getting people accurate answers from trusted sources.”
AI-driven news delivery often suffers from hallucinations, with 51% of generative AI news outputs having significant issues, according to the BBC. LeadStory addresses this by replacing unreliable text responses with licensed video clips from trusted sources like CBS, CNBC, Reuters, and Euronews. Cam Price, CEO and co-founder of LeadStory, explained: “This solves the hallucination problem AI has been unable to fix when it comes to news answers. Delivering the exact point in a broadcast news story to answer a user’s question means the response will always be from fact-checked, verified news sources ensuring users can trust the answer is real and not an AI hallucination.”
LeadStory’s AI video search leverages voice-activated technology to provide precise, contextually relevant news clips. Co-founder Cheyne Wallace noted: “We’re right at the start of a user-led movement to voice-activated, AI search. When it comes to surfacing video, we’re only getting started on what is possible with AI.” This positions LeadStory as a leader in personalized, trustworthy news delivery.
With partnerships powering its FAST channels on platforms like Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO, LeadStory is experiencing rapid growth. Its selection by Mercedes-Benz to provide in-car video news marks a step into the automotive sector, further broadening its reach. The funding will support scaling these initiatives and enhancing AI capabilities to meet growing demand.
LeadStory’s innovative approach to AI-driven news, backed by strategic partnerships and new funding, positions it to redefine how audiences engage with reliable, personalized video content.
LeadStory is an AI-powered, on-demand news streaming platform that delivers personalized video news tailored to individual user preferences. LeadStory partners with trusted publishers, to deliver multi-sourced, up-to-date news while giving users control over what they consume. Founded in 2021 by former Sky News journalist Cam Price and former UpGuard software engineer Cheyne Wallace, LeadStory is redefining how people engage with the news: personalized, trustworthy, and built for today's audiences.
Checker Media is a production and investment company working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Entertainment, and News. We help founders, creative visionaries, and established media companies unlock the opportunities of the AI revolution.
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