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Animation startups worldwide

122 animation startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$2.3Braised by these 50
122on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Paramount Skydance Corporationraised the most
  1. 1Paramount Skydance CorporationParamount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.

    Paramount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.

    Founded -Santa Monica, United States$1.0Blast round Jul 2023
  2. 2MMIWe as an organisation are highly ambitious about innovation and want to bring a change in the existing IT industry.

    We as an organisation are highly ambitious about innovation and want to bring a change in the existing IT industry.

    Founded 2014-$263Mlast round Oct 2026
  3. 3OverseeOversee is a film production company that provides animation, internet ads, video creator, and marketing services.

    Oversee is a film production company that provides animation, internet ads, video creator, and marketing services.

    Founded 2012United States$165Mlast round Jan 2021
  4. 4Flova TechFlova Tech is an AI software company that provides a conversational platform for cinema-grade video creation and production workflows.

    Flova Tech is an AI software company that provides a conversational platform for cinema-grade video creation and production workflows.

    Founded -Singapore, Singapore$80Mlast round Jul 2026
  5. 5AtmosphereAtmosphere is a full-service, Webby Award-winning digital agency specializing in digital marketing and technical strategy, responsive websites, web and mobile a

    Atmosphere is a full-service, Webby Award-winning digital agency specializing in digital marketing and technical strategy, responsive websites, web and mobile a

    Founded 2004Reston, United States$73Mlast round May 2025
  6. 6NeighborNEIGHBOR is a collective of design-focused problem solvers, storytellers, and animators using motion design & animation to bring a brand’s story to life.

    NEIGHBOR is a collective of design-focused problem solvers, storytellers, and animators using motion design & animation to bring a brand’s story to life.

    Founded 2012Minneapolis, United States$57Mlast round Nov 2023
  7. 7Big Shot PicturesBig Shot Pictures is an animation and live-action production company that combines storytelling expertise with cutting-edge technology.

    Big Shot Pictures is an animation and live-action production company that combines storytelling expertise with cutting-edge technology.

    Founded -Los Angeles, United States$56Mlast round Jan 2026
  8. 8DoodlesDoodles is an entertainment company focused on creating immersive storytelling experiences through original content, music, digital collectibles, live events, a

    Doodles is an entertainment company focused on creating immersive storytelling experiences through original content, music, digital collectibles, live events, a

    Founded 2021Miami, Canada$54Mlast round Sept 2022
  9. 9Genius AIGenius AI is a technology solution provider that specializes in artificial intelligence, software development, and 3D animation.

    Genius AI is a technology solution provider that specializes in artificial intelligence, software development, and 3D animation.

    Founded 2021United States$44Mlast round Jul 2026
  10. 10WYSIWYG StudioWizwick Studio is a company that specializes in VFX, animation, interactive media, VR & AR.

    Wizwick Studio is a company that specializes in VFX, animation, interactive media, VR & AR.

    Founded 2017Yeoksamdong$40Mlast round Mar 2021
  11. 11HereHERE.

    HERE.

    Founded 2015United States$39Mlast round May 2023
  12. 12Digital DomainDigital Domain is an advertising agency that provides VFX, 3D animation, and business development services.

    Digital Domain is an advertising agency that provides VFX, 3D animation, and business development services.

    Founded 2013-$31Mlast round Oct 2006
  13. 13Wilder WorldWilder World is a player-owned open-world simulation and decentralized metaverse set in the vibrant, cyberpunk city of Wiami.

    Wilder World is a player-owned open-world simulation and decentralized metaverse set in the vibrant, cyberpunk city of Wiami.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$30Mlast round Jan 2022
  14. 14Lion Forge AnimationLion Forge Animation is an animation studio that develops and produces authentic diverse content for global distribution.

    Lion Forge Animation is an animation studio that develops and produces authentic diverse content for global distribution.

    Founded 2019St Louis, United States$30Mlast round Sept 2025
  15. 15Light Chaser AnimationLight Chaser Animation Studios, a start-up animation studios based in Beijing.

    Light Chaser Animation Studios, a start-up animation studios based in Beijing.

    Founded 2013Beijing, China$28Mlast round Mar 2018
  16. 16SpiffySpiffy is a Broadcast Design, Animation, and Visual Effects boutique catering to advertising agencies, production companies, editorial houses and television networks.

    Spiffy is a Broadcast Design, Animation, and Visual Effects boutique catering to advertising agencies, production companies, editorial houses and television networks.

    Founded 2008Los Angeles, United States$24Mlast round Jun 2019
  17. 17Speech GraphicsSpeech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software.

    Speech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software.

    Founded 2010Edinburgh, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Apr 2026
  18. 18KumiKumi is an animated video platform.

    Kumi is an animated video platform.

    Founded 2010China$20Mlast round May 2011
  19. 19GizmozGizmoz develops proprietary patented 3D and animation technology to let users express themselves by creating realistic 3D characters.

    Gizmoz develops proprietary patented 3D and animation technology to let users express themselves by creating realistic 3D characters.

    Founded 1996United States$18Mlast round Nov 2009
  20. 20BLenderBlender is a free and open-source 3D creation software suite developed by the Blender Foundation.

    Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation software suite developed by the Blender Foundation.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$16Mlast round Feb 2018
  21. 21MusaMusa is a design agency that specializes in animation, illustration, PR, copywriting, marketing and communication.

    Musa is a design agency that specializes in animation, illustration, PR, copywriting, marketing and communication.

    Founded 1996Teteringen, Brazil$15Mlast round Oct 2021
  22. 22All Def DigitalALL DEF DIGITAL develops and operates an online digital entertainment channel for comedy, music, news and animation.

    ALL DEF DIGITAL develops and operates an online digital entertainment channel for comedy, music, news and animation.

    Founded 2013Los Angeles, United States$15Mlast round Jun 2016
  23. 23TThunder AnimationTThunder Animation is a company specializing in animation video content development, production, and operation for preschool children.

    TThunder Animation is a company specializing in animation video content development, production, and operation for preschool children.

    Founded 2010Hangzhou$15Mlast round Apr 2019
  24. 24Haoliners AnimationFounded -China$15Mlast round Dec 2018
  25. 25OshiOshi is an open animation platform that unites creators and fans to forge global anime hits within a blockchain-powered ecosystem.

    Oshi is an open animation platform that unites creators and fans to forge global anime hits within a blockchain-powered ecosystem.

    Founded -Singapore, Singapore$13Mlast round Jan 2025
  26. 26Creator's XCreator's X is an anime production firm that focuses on developing animation production assistance tools using AI.

    Creator's X is an anime production firm that focuses on developing animation production assistance tools using AI.

    Founded -Higashi-shinagawa, Japan$12Mlast round Nov 2025
  27. 27MixamoMixamo is an online platform that enables developers and artists to customize and create 3D character animations.

    Mixamo is an online platform that enables developers and artists to customize and create 3D character animations.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$12Mlast round Jan 2014
  28. 28WhiteHat JrWhiteHat Jr is a live online platform that teaches coding to children aged 6–18.

    WhiteHat Jr is a live online platform that teaches coding to children aged 6–18.

    Founded 2018Mumbai, India$11Mlast round Sept 2019
  29. 29PackzPackz is a gamified collectibles platform that offers trading cards with fun animations and images.

    Packz is a gamified collectibles platform that offers trading cards with fun animations and images.

    Founded -New York, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2026
  30. 30Organic MotionOrganic Motion provides computer vision and markerless motion capture systems.

    Organic Motion provides computer vision and markerless motion capture systems.

    Founded 2006United States$10Mlast round Feb 2013
  31. 31Lux AeternaLux Aeterna is an animation studio that provides visual effects and animation services for television and film.

    Lux Aeterna is an animation studio that provides visual effects and animation services for television and film.

    Founded 1996United States$10Mlast round Mar 2026
  32. 32SpureeSpuree is a clean AI animation platform that streamlines animation production by automating manual tasks.

    Spuree is a clean AI animation platform that streamlines animation production by automating manual tasks.

    Founded -Los Angeles, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2025
  33. 33LUXILuxi is a brand design and consulting agency that provides web development, animation, and photography services.

    Luxi is a brand design and consulting agency that provides web development, animation, and photography services.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$8.8Mlast round Sept 2017
  34. 34Latent TechnologyLatent Technology is a London-based game technology company founded in 2022.

    Latent Technology is a London-based game technology company founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$8.0Mlast round Jun 2025
  35. 35One AnimationOne Animation is a 3D Animation studio based in Singapore, specialising in top quality productions for Film and Television.

    One Animation is a 3D Animation studio based in Singapore, specialising in top quality productions for Film and Television.

    Founded 2008Singapore, Singapore$7.5Mlast round Jul 2015
  36. 36Swoove StudiosSwoove Studios is an entertainment software company based in Antwerp, Belgium, founded in 2020.

    Swoove Studios is an entertainment software company based in Antwerp, Belgium, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Antwerp, Belgium$7.5Mlast round Oct 2024
  37. 37Baobab StudiosBaobab Studios is an Emmy® award-winning independent interactive animation studio based in Redwood City, California.

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

    Founded 2015Redwood City, United States$6.0Mlast round Oct 2021
  38. 38SpeedshapeSpeedshape is an animation and post-production studio founded in 2002, with locations in Birmingham, Michigan, Venice, California, and London.

    Speedshape is an animation and post-production studio founded in 2002, with locations in Birmingham, Michigan, Venice, California, and London.

    Founded 2002Birmingham, United States$5.0Mlast round Feb 2008
  39. 39Sycamore StudiosSycamore Studios is a film production studio that combines filmmaking with animation pipelines to produce premium family entertainment.

    Sycamore Studios is a film production studio that combines filmmaking with animation pipelines to produce premium family entertainment.

    Founded 2024Austin, United States$4.9Mlast round Sept 2024
  40. 40JAKGACOMPANYJakga Company is a media agency that specialises in web contents.

    Jakga Company is a media agency that specialises in web contents.

    Founded 2017Mapo$4.7Mlast round Jun 2022
  41. 41Mineloader Software Co. LtdMineloader Software is a third party game developer based in China.

    Mineloader Software is a third party game developer based in China.

    Founded 2003China$4.7Mlast round Nov 2013
  42. 42RiveRive is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing an interactive experience engine.

    Rive is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing an interactive experience engine.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$4.5Mlast round Dec 2025
  43. 43UthanaUthana is a generative AI company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on 3D character animation and human motion generation.

    Uthana is a generative AI company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on 3D character animation and human motion generation.

    Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$4.3Mlast round Mar 2025
  44. 44Replica StudiosReplica Studios is a generative artificial intelligence company based in the United States and Australia, founded in 2018.

    Replica Studios is a generative artificial intelligence company based in the United States and Australia, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Brisbane, Australia$4.2Mlast round Nov 2022
  45. 45LottielabLottielab is a London-based technology company founded in 2021 by Andrew Ologunebi and Alistair Thomson.

    Lottielab is a London-based technology company founded in 2021 by Andrew Ologunebi and Alistair Thomson.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Apr 2022
  46. 46Chat3DChat3D is a Lyon-based startup founded in 2023 by Félix Balmonet and Glenn Avezoux.

    Chat3D is a Lyon-based startup founded in 2023 by Félix Balmonet and Glenn Avezoux.

    Founded 2022Lyon, France$3.5Mlast round Sept 2025
  47. 47Animation Inc.Animation Inc.

    Animation Inc.

    Founded -Dover, United States$3.5Mlast round May 2024
  48. 48KomikoAI native anime fandom community for Gen Z

    AI native anime fandom community for Gen Z

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.4Mlast round Dec 2024
  49. 49Wind FishWind Fish is an animation and comics development company.

    Wind Fish is an animation and comics development company.

    Founded -China$3.0Mlast round Feb 2019
  50. 50GamestryGamestry Lab Limited, known as GAMESTRY, is a Hong Kong-based interactive game and design studio established in 2017.

    Gamestry Lab Limited, known as GAMESTRY, is a Hong Kong-based interactive game and design studio established in 2017.

    Founded 2018Barcelona, Spain$3.0Mlast round Apr 2022
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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