Moonvalley, a Toronto-based AI research company, has raised $84 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CoreWeave, Comcast Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Y Combinator. This brings the company’s total funding to $154 million, reflecting strong industry support for its ethical approach to AI video generation. The capital will accelerate the development of Moonvalley’s professional-grade generative videography platform, Marey, designed for filmmakers and brands.
Moonvalley raises $84M, totaling $154M in funding.
General Catalyst leads, joined by CAA, CoreWeave, Comcast Ventures.
Marey platform offers cinematic AI video tools for professionals.
Focuses on licensed content, respecting creators’ rights.
Funds to expand content library, API access, and enterprise features.
Ethical AI model aligns with Hollywood’s creative needs.
Moonvalley’s latest $84 million funding round, led by General Catalyst, underscores the growing demand for ethical AI video solutions. Strategic investments from CAA, CoreWeave, and Comcast Ventures, alongside existing backers Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, highlight the industry’s shift toward AI platforms that prioritize intellectual property rights. The funding brings Moonvalley’s total capital to $154 million, positioning it to scale its operations and meet enterprise needs.
Moonvalley’s flagship product, Marey, is a production-grade AI generative videography platform tailored for professional filmmakers and brands. Recently launched to the public, Marey offers cinematic quality and precise creative control, developed in collaboration with Moonvalley’s filmmaking arm, Asteria. The platform enables filmmakers to generate high-definition videos while adhering to strict ethical standards, avoiding the use of unlicensed content.
“This funding proves you don’t have to choose between powerful technology and responsible development,” said Naeem Talukdar, Moonvalley CEO and co-founder. “We’re building world-class models while respecting the creative community, and these partners will help us give studios and creators a real alternative to unlicensed models.” Moonvalley’s approach addresses industry concerns about copyright infringement, offering a legally compliant alternative to other AI video models.
“We have the exciting opportunity to strategically partner with companies like Moonvalley, who are developing breakthrough advancements in media and technology,” said Allison Goldberg, Managing Partner of Comcast Ventures. “Moonvalley’s approach to generative videography combining technical excellence with respect for content creators aligns with how we think about innovation in our industry.” Similarly, CAA’s Alexandra Shannon emphasized, “Ethically led and talent-friendly applications of AI are a top priority for CAA. We see an opportunity with these emerging tools and technologies, and having a set of partners who are aligned in the ethics behind AI is critical.”
“CoreWeave is proud to support Moonvalley as demand accelerates for foundational AI video models and tools,” said Brannin McBee, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer, CoreWeave. “Our relationship provides Moonvalley with access to advanced compute resources – including the latest GPU systems.” This partnership ensures Moonvalley can scale its Marey platform to meet the growing needs of studios and enterprises seeking compliant AI video solutions.
“Our research team is solving the hardest problems in video AI, from understanding real-world physics and natural motion to giving filmmakers frame-level control,” said Mateusz Malinowski, Moonvalley’s Chief Scientific Officer. “We’re proving that licensed models can deliver the quality and precision that professional productions demand.” The funding will support expanded content libraries, API development, and enterprise-focused features to enhance Moonvalley’s offerings.
Moonvalley’s $84 million funding round marks a significant step in its mission to deliver ethical, high-quality AI video tools. By prioritizing licensed content and filmmaker control, the company is poised to transform the creative industry while addressing concerns about AI’s impact on intellectual property and jobs.
Moonvalley is an AI research company building next-generation models and tools for creative professionals. The company brings together talent from DeepMind, Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, Disney, DreamWorks and other leading entertainment companies, unified around advancing visual intelligence. Through partnerships with film studios, production companies, and brands, Moonvalley is proving that powerful generative AI can be built while respecting artists’ and creators’ rights.
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