Runway Raises $315M Series E at $5.3B Valuation

Runway, an AI video-generation startup based in New York, has successfully raised $315 million in a Series E funding round, bringing its valuation to $5.3 billion. The company specializes in building generative AI models for video, including its recent Gen 4.5 model, which introduces advanced capabilities like native audio and multi-shot generation.

Investors

The funding round was led by General Atlantic, with participation from Nvidia, Fidelity Management & Research, AllianceBernstein, Adobe Ventures, Mirae Asset, Emphatic Capital, Felicis, Premji Invest, and AMD Ventures.

Runway Use of Funds

Runway plans to use the new capital to pre-train the next generation of world models, expand its products into new industries, and rapidly increase its research, engineering, and go-to-market teams.

About Runway

Founded in 2018, Runway focuses on building creative tools powered by artificial intelligence. Known for its physics-aware video generation software, the company is shifting its focus toward world models that allow AI systems to understand environments and plan for future events.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://runwayml.com

Company: Runway
Raised: $315M
Round: Series E
Funding Date: February 10, 2026
Lead Investor: General Atlantic
Additional Investors: Nvidia, Fidelity Management & Research, AllianceBernstein, Adobe Ventures, Mirae Asset, Emphatic Capital, Felicis, Premji Invest, AMD Ventures
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/10/ai-video-startup-runway-raises-315m-at-5-3b-valuation-eyes-more-capable-world-models/