2026-02-11
World models are the most transformative technology of our time. Our mission at Runway is to accelerate their development and ensure they have a positive impact on the world. Today we're announcing $315 million in Series E funding to help advance this work. Learn more at the [image]
The Deep View
NYC-based AI video startup Runway raised a $315M Series E led by General Atlantic, a source says at a $5.3B valuation, and says it will pre-train world models
2026-02-10
World models are the most transformative technology of our time. Our mission at Runway is to accelerate their development and ensure they have a positive impact on the world. Today we're announcing $315 million in Series E funding to help advance this work. Learn more at the [image]
The Deep View
NYC-based AI video startup Runway raised a $315M Series E led by General Atlantic, a source says at a $5.3B valuation, and says it will pre-train world models
The AI industry just got another indicator that the future lies beyond words alone. — On Tuesday, video AI firm Runway announced a $315 million Series E funding round.
2025-12-01
Introducing our new frontier video model, Runway Gen-4.5. Previously known as Whisper Thunder (aka) David. Gen-4.5 is state-of-the-art and sets a new standard for video generation motion quality, prompt adherence and visual fidelity. Learn more below. [video]
CNBC
Runway debuts Gen 4.5, a text-to-video AI model that can make HD videos and is good at understanding physics and human motion, topping Video Arena's leaderboard
Artificial intelligence startup Runway on Monday announced Gen 4.5, a new video model that outperforms similar models from Google and OpenAI in an independent benchmark.
Runway Gen-4.5 represents significant advancements in both pre-training data efficiency and post-training techniques for video models and serves as our new foundation model for world modeling. Gen-4.5 scored 1,247 Elo points in the Artificial Analysis Text to Video leaderboard, [image]
CNBC
Runway debuts Gen 4.5, a text-to-video AI model that can make HD videos and is good at understanding physics and human motion, topping Video Arena's leaderboard
Artificial intelligence startup Runway on Monday announced Gen 4.5, a new video model that outperforms similar models from Google and OpenAI in an independent benchmark.
2024-10-23
Introducing, Act-One. A new way to generate expressive character performances inside Gen-3 Alpha using a single driving video and character image. No motion capture or rigging required. Learn more about Act-One below. (1/7) [video]
Runway
Runway rolls out Act-One, a Gen-3 Alpha tool for animating AI-generated characters with realistic facial expressions using video and voice recordings as inputs
2024-09-17
Today we're announcing the Runway API, allowing developers to easily integrate Gen-3 Alpha Turbo into their apps and products. Already in use by trusted strategic partners like @Omnicom, you can now learn more and sign up for the waitlist: https://runwayml.com/api
VentureBeat
Runway announces an API for its video-generating AI model Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, with two plans available via a waitlist, starting at $0.01 per credit
Shubham Sharma / VentureBeat :
2024-08-18
Gen-3 Alpha Turbo Image to Video is now available and can generate 7x faster for half the price of the original Gen-3 Alpha. All while still matching performance across many use cases. Turbo is available for all plans, including trial for free users. More improvements to the
VentureBeat
Runway debuts Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, a faster and cheaper model than Gen-3 Alpha, capable of generating 5- or 10-second-long video clips, available for all plans
After showing it off in preview late last month, Runway has officially released Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, the latest version …
2024-06-18
Gen-3 Alpha is the first of an upcoming series of models trained by Runway on a new infrastructure built for large-scale multimodal training, and represents a significant step towards our goal of building General World Models. Prompt: Subtle reflections of a woman on the window [video]
VentureBeat
Runway unveils Gen-3 Alpha, a model to generate high-quality, highly realistic 10-second-long video clips; it's unclear if it will come to a free or paid tier
Carl Franzen / VentureBeat :
Introducing Gen-3 Alpha: Runway's new base model for video generation. Gen-3 Alpha can create highly detailed videos with complex scene changes, a wide range of cinematic choices, and detailed art directions. https://runwayml.com/... (1/10) [video]
VentureBeat
Runway unveils Gen-3 Alpha, a model to generate high-quality, highly realistic 10-second-long video clips; it's unclear if it will come to a free or paid tier
Carl Franzen / VentureBeat :
2023-12-05
Today we're thrilled to announce that we are partnering with @GettyImages to build enterprise ready AI tools that will allow companies to create high-quality, customized video content. Read more: https://runwayml.com/...
VentureBeat
NYC-based generative AI video startup Runway partners with Getty Images on an AI video model, shipping in the coming months for use in Hollywood and advertising
Carl Franzen / VentureBeat :