Why Runway matters
Runway is the most heavily funded independent video model company and a supplier to studios and ad agencies. On February 10, 2026 it raised a $315 million Series E led by General Atlantic at a $5.3 billion valuation, with Nvidia, Adobe Ventures and AMD Ventures participating. The round followed its Gen-4.5 video model and its first world model, both released in December 2025.
The numberRaised $315M Series E at a $5.3B valuation on February 10, 2026
On The All Things AI 100
Listed under Image, video, voice, and music. Generative media companies.
Quick answers
- What does Runway do?
- AI research company building video generation and world models used in film, advertising and media. Runway is the most heavily funded independent video model company and a supplier to studios and ad agencies.
- What AI capabilities does Runway offer?
- Runway offers AI video generation and world models used in film, advertising, and media. Users can generate video clips from text or images and integrate them into their production workflows. The company provides access through its web app and an API for teams building content.
- Why is Runway on The All Things AI 100?
- Runway is listed under Image, video, voice, and music. Generative media companies. Raised $315M Series E at a $5.3B valuation on February 10, 2026.
- Where is Runway based, and who owns it?
- Runway is based in New York, NY, was founded in 2018 and is private, Series E.