Runway, founded in 2018, is at the cutting edge of AI and Machine Learning, headquartered in the United States. With the slogan, "Building AI to simulate the world," the company merges art and science to create comprehensive world models that redefine general-purpose simulation.
The company emphasizes that future solutions in robotics, disease research, and scientific discovery require more than just language models. Instead, they need world models that can experience and learn through simulated trial and error, much like humans do. This approach promises to transform storytelling, scientific progress, and the exploration of new human frontiers.
In its recent funding round, Runway secured a $308.00M Series D investment on April 4, 2025, backed by prominent investors including General Atlantic, Nvidia, SoftBank, Baillie Gifford, and Fidelity. This substantial backing reflects confidence in their vision to advance AI's capabilities through simulation.