Runway MLrevenue, valuation & funding
Synthetic Media SoftwareNew York, NYFounded 2018CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela
Runway is a comprehensive toolkit that enhances design and creative platforms with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
Runway ML revenue
Runway ML's annual revenue was $28M in June 2023 (The Information), the most recent reported figure.
All 5 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3M | – |
| 2022 | $4.5M | – |
| Jun 2023 | $28M | The Information |
| Oct 2024 | $121.6MEST. | GetLatka estimate |
| 2025 | $300MEST. | siliconangle.com estimate |
– source not recorded
Runway ML valuation
Runway ML is privately held, so there is no Runway ML stock to buy. Investors valued it at $5.3B in its February 2026 Series E, led by General Atlantic (Feb 2026).
Valuation history$5.3B Series E 2026$3B Series D 2025$1.5B 2023
Runway ML funding rounds & investors
Runway ML has raised $859.5M across seven rounds since 2018. The latest was a $315M Series E in February 2026, led by General Atlantic (Feb 2026).
| Date | Round | Raised | Valuation | Led by | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Series E | $315M | $5.3B | General Atlantic (Feb 2026) | Crunchbase |
| Apr 2025 | Series D | $308M | $3B | runwayml.com | |
| Jun 2023 | Funding round | $141M | $1.5B | runwayml.com | |
| Dec 2022 | Series C | $50M | – | en.wikipedia.org | |
| Dec 2021 | Series B | $35M | – | en.wikipedia.org | |
| Dec 2020 | Series A | $8.5M | – | en.wikipedia.org | |
| Dec 2018 | Seed | $2M | – | en.wikipedia.org | |
| Total raised | $859.5M |
Runway ML competitors
Runway ML competes most directly with Scale AI and Hugging Face. It is the smallest of the three by revenue.
| Company | Revenue | Funding | Employees | Customers | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scale AI | $2B | $1.6B | 5,779 | 1K | 2016 |
 Hugging Face | $150M | $235M | 769 | 50K | 2016 |
| Runway ML | $28M | $859.5M | 382 | 300K | 2018 |
#20 of 760 Synthetic Media Software companies by revenue · category median $1M · See the ranking
Runway ML CEO, founders & employees
Cristóbal Valenzuela founded Runway ML in 2018 with Alejandro Matamala and Anastasis Germanidis and runs it as CEO. Runway ML has 382 employees (November 2025, LinkedIn), up from 210 a year earlier.
- Cristóbal ValenzuelaCo-founder & CEO
All 5 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 382 | |
| Oct 2024 | 210 | |
| Mar 2024 | 184 | |
| Dec 2023 | 111EST. | Growjo estimate |
| Dec 2022 | 42EST. | Growjo estimate |
Runway ML FAQ
How much money does Runway ML make?
The most recent reported figure is $28M in annual revenue, from June 2023.
How much is Runway ML worth?
Companies don't publish a net worth. The closest figure is Runway ML's valuation: $5.3B, set in Feb 2026.
Who owns Runway ML?
Runway ML is privately held by its founders, employees and investors, including General Atlantic (Feb 2026).
Is Runway ML publicly traded?
No. Runway ML is a private company, so its shares are not listed on a stock exchange.
How much funding has Runway ML raised?
$859.5M across 7 rounds; the latest was a $315M Series E in February 2026.
Who is the CEO of Runway ML?
Cristóbal Valenzuela, a co-founder.
Who founded Runway ML?
Cristóbal Valenzuela, Alejandro Matamala and Anastasis Germanidis, in 2018.
How many employees does Runway ML have?
About 382 as of November 2025 (LinkedIn).
Browse Synthetic Media Software
How this page is sourced
11 from public sources · 4 estimates. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST. and say whose they are. Not financial advice.
Updated Oct 13, 2026Data disclaimerReport a correctionClaim this profileRun Runway ML? Join the podcast