Nura Studios Secures Seed Funding

Nura Studios Secures Seed Funding

Nura Studios, a San Francisco, CA–based AI-native storytelling company, has emerged from stealth alongside Seed funding.

The company also launched Showcraft™, an AI-powered platform designed to transform existing creative assets into episodic animated content.

Backed by iGlobe Partners, Fellows Fund, and Shanda Ventures.

The company will use the funding to develop and scale its AI-enabled creative platform, expand its creator ecosystem, and grow its production capabilities.

Led by CEO Sylvio Drouin, Nura Studios is a technology company focused on redefining episodic storytelling through AI-powered production tools. The company builds platforms that enable game and animation studios to convert existing IP, such as characters, environments, and assets, into episodic series and films. Its flagship platform, Showcraft™, integrates story development, production, and editing into a unified workflow powered by fine-tuned AI models that preserve artistic intent. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nura Studios empowers animation creators with human-led tools to bring high-quality episodic stories to life.

Funding Details

Company: Nura Studios

Raised: Undisclosed

Round: Seed

Funding Date: April 2026

Investors: iGlobe Partners, Fellows Fund, Shanda Ventures

Company Website: https://nurastudios.com/

Software Category: AI-powered animation / episodic storytelling platform