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Runway

Runway develops generative AI and world models for video, image, and interactive media creation.

New York City, NY, US🇺🇸
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2018
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Runway AI, Inc. builds generative AI systems and general world models for creative and enterprise production. Its platform offers text-to-video, image-to-video, video editing, real-time conversational characters, and developer APIs powered by models such as Gen-4.5 and GWM-1. Customers include filmmakers, marketers, game developers, and robotics researchers.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, the company also operates offices in San Francisco, Seattle, London, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Runway partners with major studios and technology providers, and it hosts an annual AI Film Festival to support artists working with artificial intelligence.

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Runway - Quick Facts

Who are Runway's competitors?

Companies similar to Runway include Draw Things, Kuaishou Technology, One Robot and First Intuition.

When was Runway founded?

Runway was founded in 2018.

Where is Runway's headquarters located?

Runway's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Runway's last funding round?

Runway's most recent funding round was for $315M (USD) in February 2026.

How much disclosed funding has Runway raised?

As of Feb 10, 2026, Runway has disclosed funding of $551.5M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

How many employees does Runway have?

Runway has 86 employees as of Jun 26, 2026.

Runway - Classification

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  • Venture-backed
Technology
  • AI
  • Generative AI
  • Machine Learning
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
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  • AI
  • API
  • GenAI
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7371Computer Programming Services

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Runway - Products & Services

  • Runway API logo

    Runway API

    Runway API gives developers access to Runway's generative video, image and audio models.

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    GWM-1 is Runway's first general world model family for real-time, interactive simulation.

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    Runway Characters creates real-time conversational video agents from a single image.

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    Runway Gen-4.5 is a state-of-the-art AI video generation model for cinematic text-to-video and image-to-video creation.

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