I started working on Runway while I was studying at NYU. It began as a research project - an algorithm to stylize and colorize images in Photoshop.

The Research-First Approach

At Runway, we've always been research-first. We don't just apply existing AI models - we conduct our own research and develop new techniques. That's how we stay ahead.

Finding Product-Market Fit

The real breakthrough came when we realized that professional creators - filmmakers, video editors, visual artists - desperately needed accessible AI tools. Hollywood studios were spending millions on VFX that we could help streamline.

The Oscar Connection

In 2023, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won Best Picture at the Oscars. The film used our rotoscoping tools. That moment showed the world what AI-assisted filmmaking could achieve.

Building the Future of Video

Now we're building Gen-2 and beyond - AI that can generate entire video clips from text prompts. We're not just editing video anymore, we're creating it.

• Founded: 2018 (at NYU)
• Raised: $200M+
• Hollywood partnerships: Disney, A24, and more
• Team: 100+ researchers and engineers