Companies in 3D Animation
There are 1,205 companies in 3D Animation which include Genies, Leonardo Ai, World Labs, Recraft, Unity. 323 companies in 3D Animation are funded, with 138 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 5 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in 3D Animation (348), followed by United Kingdom
(103), and then Germany (76).
On average, the last 10 years have seen 64 new companies launched every year. Most number of 3D Animation startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University and Harvard University.
Here is a List of top companies in 3D Animation
1. Genies
Developer of tools for creating customizable, intelligent, and dynamic characters. The company provides software development kits that allow integration of avatars into applications and games. These avatars are visually expressive and emotionally responsive. The tools facilitate asset compatibility, cross-platform performance, and persistent identity across experiences.
Key facts about Genies
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $276M
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Bandai Namco Entertainment and 74 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 02, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 177 Competitors
2. Leonardo Ai
AI-powered platform to generate assets with models. It creates images, change controls, and create patterns. It allows users to create game assets using natural language commands.
Key facts about Leonardo Ai
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Sydney (Australia)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $31M
- Investors: Smash Capital, TIRTA and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 06, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 172 Competitors
3. World Labs
Developer of artificial intelligence models for research automation and analysis. Provides software systems that process datasets, generate insights, and support experimental workflows across scientific and technical domains. Offers tools for data ingestion, model training, evaluation, and deployment within research environments. Enables automation of literature review, hypothesis testing, and analytical reporting through machine learning methods.
Key facts about World Labs
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.23B
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Radical Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Feb 18, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 287 Competitors
4. Recraft
Platform offering AI-powered design tools. The platform enables users to generate and edit vector art, icons, 3D images, and illustrations in multiple styles suitable for websites, print, and marketing. It leverages AI to generate images in a style using style images, color palettes, and presets.
Key facts about Recraft
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $42M
- Investors: Khosla Ventures, Accel and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 129 Competitors
5. Unity
Developer of a real-time development platform for 2D and 3D content. The platform provides tools and services for creating games and industry applications. It supports multiple platforms and offers features for monetization, user acquisition, and collaboration. The platform also provides learning resources, documentation, and community support.
Key facts about Unity
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $894M
- Investors: Silver Lake, DFJ Growth and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 27, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 692 Competitors
