Runway, a New York-based AI research and technology company specializing in video generation models, announced it has raised $315 million in a Series E funding round. Led by General Atlantic, the round also saw participation from Nvidia, Adobe Ventures, AMD Ventures, Fidelity Management & Research, and Felicis Ventures. This funding elevates Runway’s valuation to $5.3 billion, up from $3.3 billion during its Series D round last April. Since its founding in 2018, Runway has raised $860 million in total capital.
Runway develops advanced AI models that allow users to create videos from text prompts or images, with tens of millions of users ranging from major film studios to marketing firms, gaming companies, and sectors such as fintech and robotics. The startup offers subscription plans for individuals and enterprises, with clients including Chime, Robinhood, PayPal, Yamaha, and Prudential. Runway plans to use the new capital to expand its research, improve compute infrastructure, and scale enterprise contracts.
The burgeoning interest in AI-driven video technology is reflected in the sharp increase in global funding for AI video startups, which rose nearly 95% from 2024 to 2025. Runway continues to innovate with generative video models and world simulations aimed at solving complex problems across industries like medicine, climate, and robotics.
