# Baobab Studios: Animation, Redwood City, United States

> Baobab Studios: Baobab Studios is an Emmy® award-winning independent interactive animation studio based in Redwood City, California.

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# Baobab Studios

Baobab Studios is an Emmy® award-winning independent interactive animation studio based in Redwood City, California.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Animation Redwood City, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 40 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $31M in dollars
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Aug 2026

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Baobab Studios has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Baobab Studios

Baobab Studios is an Emmy® award-winning independent interactive animation studio based in Redwood City, California.

Founded in 2015 by industry veterans Maureen Fan, Eric Darnell, and Larry Cutler, the studio focuses on creating immersive storytelling experiences that blend watching and playing. It is recognized as a leader in VR, AR, and traditional animation, and has received accolades for its innovative approach to entertainment. The studio specializes in transmedia franchises and interactive animations, with notable projects including *Invasion!*, *Crow: The Legend*, and *Momoguro*. Baobab Studios collaborates with high-profile talent and partners, including Disney, Netflix, and Roblox, to produce family-friendly content across various platforms. Its mission is to inspire wonder and creativity, engaging audiences through a diverse range of multimedia adaptations, including films, series, and games.

## What company datasets say Baobab Studios raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$31M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round date **Aug 2026**

Investors listed **3**

## Founders and team

From Baobab Studios's own website: 5 founders, 2 on the team.

**Maureen Fan** Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

**Jane Rosenthal** Co-Founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises

**Eric Darnell** Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer

**Kevin Lin** Co-Founder and Former COO of Twitch

**Larry Cutler** Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

- **Kane Lee** Chief Content Officer
- **Osnat Shurer** Co-Chief Creative Officer

## On 6 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Advancit Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/advancit-capital)
- [TCG](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tcg)
- [gumi Cryptos Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gumi-cryptos-capital)
- [Comcast Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/comcast-ventures)
- [NAVER Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/naver-ventures)
- [Randall Kaplan](https://millionrounds.com/fund/randall-kaplan)

Each firm lists Baobab Studios on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

fantasy storytelling creative storytelling xr interaction comics adaptation immersive storytelling vr storytelling experiences vr and digital assets narrative poem consumers web3 gaming vr and interactive worlds vr and virtual assets vr and online communities distribution character development vr and digital economy

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Animation
- **Industry code:** NAICS 512110, 513210, SIC 7929, 7812, 7372
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $8.5M a year, as listed

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