Runway AI Secures $300M From Nvidia And Fidelity To Revolutionize Film With Gen-4 Model And Studio Deals Raising Its Valuation To $3B

Runway AI, a generative video startup based in New York, has just secured more than $300 million in funding. General Atlantic led the round with support from key-name backers such as Nvidia NVDA, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Baillie Gifford, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, according to Seeking Alpha. 

This new funding raises Runway’s valuation to $3 billion, Bloomberg reported.

The investment showcases strong investor confidence in AI-generated media as a promising frontier for innovation. Runway plans to use the new funding to boost research and expand its reach across the media and entertainment industries. The company is also growing its team of researchers and engineers to accelerate the development pipeline.

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Pushing the Boundaries of AI Video

Runway AI recently released Gen-4, its most advanced media generation model to date. Gen-4 delivers precise and consistent visual outputs across characters, locations, and objects in multi-scene compositions, and is meant to enable professional-level storytelling and production at scale.

The company also announced the expansion of Runway Studios, which focuses on creating original film and animation projects using the startup’s proprietary foundation models. Runway Studios is a key player in proving its AI models in action, in real-world, commercial settings.

According to Bloomberg, Runway AI's tools have already been used in a number of high-profile projects, including in scenes for Amazon's AMZN​ upcoming House of David series, visuals for a Madonna world tour, and branded content for Puma. Runway's AI involvement in these productions shows the increasing need for scalable media solutions to deliver quality and efficiency.

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Strategic Partnerships Shape the Next Phase

Runway AI has also signed an agreement with Lionsgate to train AI models using the studio's content. These models can then be used for future movie productions.  CEO and co-founder Cristóbal Valenzuela told Bloomberg that the company is developing more partnerships with studios focused on exploring the possibilities of AI-generated content, but he didn't disclose names.

Valenzuela reiterated the company's commitment to collaborating with creative professionals to push the boundaries of modern storytelling with the Gen-4 model and the ongoing studio collaborations at the heart of that, Bloomberg reported. 

Strong Backing from Tech and Finance Leaders

Runway AI's investor base includes a mix of new and existing backers who see generative video as a high-growth sector. Nvidia's involvement reflects its continued push into physical AI and its broader ambitions beyond generative text and image tools. Fidelity and Baillie Gifford, both known for placing long-term bets on innovative companies, have also made clear that they believe in Runway's ability to lead the AI media generation space.

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SoftBank Vision Fund 2, managed under SoftBank Group, has been increasingly focused on supporting companies creating foundational models and production tools within AI. General Atlantic's role in this round underscores the growing interest in digital transformation via AI.

A Strong Position in the Generative AI Landscape

Runway AI's momentum positions it in a select group of startups transforming the way media is created, produced, and distributed. With its $3 billion valuation and backing from the biggest names in tech and finance, the company is poised to shape the future of the creative industries.

The focus remains on advancing AI research while delivering tools that help creators meet the rising demand for high-quality content at scale.

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