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PrivateRank #27 by valueUnited StatesFounded 2018runwayml.com

Applied AI research and creative platform company developing generative video, image, transformation, performance-capture, and world-model technologies.

Generative MediaCreative ToolsAI Research
AI valuation
$5.3B*60.6%increase
Feb 10, 2026 · Runway
Change vs Apr 3, 2025

August 20261

Aug 20, 2026Professional HDR output addedRunway API

Runway added HDR and professional post-production formats for Gen-4.5 and Aleph 2.0.

Runway API updateRunwayRunway API

July 20262

Jul 30, 2026Gen-3 Alpha Turbo and Aleph retired from APIRunway Transformation Models

Runway retired Gen-3 Alpha Turbo and first-generation Aleph API identifiers.

Runway Model deprecationRunwayRunway Transformation Models
Jul 30, 2026Aleph 2.0 releasedAleph 2.0

Runway released Aleph 2.0 for advanced video transformation and professional output workflows.

Runway Model releaseRunwayAleph 2.0

June 20262

Jun 11, 2026Lionsgate makes strategic investment in RunwayRunway Studios

Lionsgate made a strategic investment expanding its relationship with Runway.

Runway PartnershipRunwayRunway Studios
Jun 2026Runway Characters launchedRunway Characters

Runway introduced real-time conversational AI characters and avatars.

Runway Product launchRunwayRunway Characters

March 20261

Mar 31, 2026Runway Fund launchedRunway Platform

Runway launched an investment vehicle supporting AI, media, and world-simulation startups.

Runway Product launchRunwayRunway Platform

February 20262

Feb 10, 2026Gen-4.5 launches on Runway APIRunway API

Runway made Gen-4.5 available to developers for text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

Runway API releaseRunwayRunway API
Feb 10, 2026Runway raises $315 million at $5.3 billion valuationRunway Platform · $315M raised · $5.3B* valuation

Runway raised a $315 million Series E at a $5.3 billion valuation.

Runway Funding roundRunwayRunway Platform

December 20251

Dec 2025Gen-4.5 releasedGen-4.5

Runway released Gen-4.5 with improved visual fidelity, motion quality, and prompt adherence.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-4.5

September 20251

Sep 2025Runway Workflows expandedRunway Workflows

Runway expanded node-based workflows for multi-stage media generation and post-production.

Runway Product launchRunwayRunway Workflows

August 20251

Aug 1, 2025Aleph releasedAleph

Runway released Aleph for generative video transformation and editing.

Runway Model releaseRunwayAleph

July 20251

Jul 21, 2025Act-Two released on Runway APIAct-Two

Runway released Act-Two for advanced motion capture and performance transfer.

Runway Model releaseRunwayAct-Two

June 20251

Jun 13, 2025Runway MCP Server releasedRunway MCP Server

Runway released an MCP server for connecting compatible AI agents to generation tools.

Runway API releaseRunwayRunway MCP Server

May 20251

May 16, 2025Gen-4 Image reaches Runway APIGen-4 Image

Runway made Gen-4 Image available through its developer platform.

Runway API releaseRunwayGen-4 Image

April 20252

Apr 7, 2025Gen-4 Turbo releasedGen-4 Turbo

Runway released the faster and cost-efficient Gen-4 Turbo video model.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-4 Turbo
Apr 3, 2025Runway raises $308 million at over $3 billion valuationRunway Platform · $308M raised · $3.3B* valuation

Runway raised $308 million in a General Atlantic-led round at a valuation above $3 billion.

TechCrunch Funding roundRunwayRunway Platform

March 20252

Mar 31, 2025Gen-4 References launchedGen-4 References

Runway launched Gen-4 References for consistent characters, locations, and objects.

Runway Product launchRunwayGen-4 References
Mar 31, 2025Gen-4 releasedGen-4 Video

Runway released Gen-4 for coherent and controllable video generation.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-4 Video

November 20241

Nov 25, 2024Frames image model releasedFrames

Runway introduced Frames, an image model emphasizing stylistic control.

Runway Model releaseRunwayFrames

October 20241

Oct 22, 2024Act-One releasedAct-One

Runway released Act-One for expressive performance capture and character animation.

Runway Model releaseRunwayAct-One

August 20241

Aug 15, 2024Gen-3 Alpha Turbo releasedGen-3 Alpha Turbo

Runway released a faster and lower-cost Gen-3 Alpha Turbo variant.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-3 Alpha Turbo

June 20241

Jun 17, 2024Gen-3 Alpha releasedGen-3 Alpha

Runway released Gen-3 Alpha with improved fidelity, motion, consistency, and controls.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-3 Alpha

June 20231

Jun 29, 2023Runway raises $141 million at $1.5 billion valuationRunway Platform · $141M raised · $1.5B* valuation

Runway raised a $141 million financing extension at a reported $1.5 billion valuation.

TechCrunch Funding roundRunwayRunway Platform

March 20231

Mar 20, 2023Gen-2 releasedGen-2

Runway released Gen-2 for text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-2

February 20232

Feb 6, 2023Runway Gen model family beginsRunway Gen Models · Gen-1

Gen-1 established Runway's Gen family of generative video models.

Runway Model releaseRunwayRunway Gen Models
Feb 6, 2023Gen-1 releasedGen-1

Runway released Gen-1 for text- and image-guided video transformation.

Runway Model releaseRunwayGen-1

January 20221

2022Runway Studios establishedRunway Studios

Runway established its production initiative for films and creative projects using generative AI.

Runway Product launchRunwayRunway Studios

January 20182

2018Runway launches creative AI platformRunway Platform

Runway launched a web platform for accessible machine-learning-powered creative tools.

Runway Product launchRunwayRunway Platform
2018Runway foundedRunway Platform

Runway was founded as an applied AI research company for creative media.

Runway EventRunwayRunway Platform

* Market cap / valuation. Company values are AI-attributed: the latest market cap or valuation × the share attributed to AI (100% for pure AI companies). Methodology

† Illustrative seed value, not verified or live market data.

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