Runway

About Runway

Runway is a creative AI company that has become synonymous with the generative video revolution. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Runway's platform gives filmmakers, marketers, and content creators access to powerful AI tools that were previously only available to large production studios. The platform's Gen-4 model produces cinematic-quality video from text prompts, images, or existing footage. Beyond text-to-video generation, Runway offers a comprehensive creative suite including video-to-video transformation, background removal, motion tracking, inpainting, and AI-assisted editing tools. The web-based interface is designed for creative professionals who want fine-grained control over their AI-generated content, while the API enables developers to integrate Runway's capabilities into their own applications. Runway has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, validating its security controls through independent auditing. The platform aligns with GDPR readiness and CCPA controls, and Enterprise customers receive full commercial ownership of all generated outputs. Enterprise plans include SSO, advanced content controls, and custom model training options. The company has attracted over $237 million in funding from investors including Google, Salesforce Ventures, and NVIDIA. Runway's technology has been used in the production of award-winning films and has positioned the company as a critical infrastructure provider for AI-native content creation workflows. The platform continues to expand its model capabilities with each generation offering significantly improved realism and control.