tech
February 10, 2026
AI video startup Runway raises $315M at $5.3B valuation, eyes more capable world models
Startup Runway has raised a $315 million round at a $5.3 billion valuation, funds it will use to expand beyond AI video generation and into world models.
TL;DR
- Runway raised $315 million in a Series E round, reaching a $5.3 billion valuation.
- The funding will support the development of 'world models,' AI systems that represent and plan for future events.
- Runway's latest video generation model, Gen 4.5, offers advanced features like native audio and character consistency.
- The company is expanding its focus beyond media and entertainment to industries like gaming and robotics.
- Runway is increasing its compute capacity and plans to grow its team across research, engineering, and go-to-market functions.
- The funding round was led by General Atlantic with participation from major tech firms including Nvidia and AMD.
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